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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Friday, August 20, 2004 - 2:13 pm
I'm not even able to imagine being that spider, let alone having buggy things in my web. When I tried harder, I could only picture that there was something in the web, maybe more than one, far away from me, and I didn't want it/them any closer. My web was quite intricate and beautiful, lol. I did imagine a bug saying, "haha, I got away!"
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Friday, August 20, 2004 - 2:16 pm
My bug said, "HA HA! Bite me!" And it was the only one in my web to begin with. ROFL!
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Cindori
Member
07-25-2003
| Monday, August 23, 2004 - 8:23 am
New Scenario You Be The Judge The bang of the gavel, the slick attorneys matching wits, the hush that descends as the verdict is read - there are few movie settings more dramatic than a courtroom. It's a suspense-filled battle of intellects in which the line between right and wrong is often blurred and the link between law and justice can get lost in the shuffle. If you were an actor playing in a courtroom drama, which of the following characters would you see yourself portraying? 1. The lawyer 2. The detective 3. The accused 4. The witness What your answer means . . . In psychological terms, the actor is associated with a your social persona (Latin for "mask), the face you put on to deal with the outside world. Imagining yourself as an actor gives you the freedom to play the role as you truly see yourself. And the courtroom setting adds a sense of intensity and excitement to the scene. The role you saw yourself playing shows how you typically respond to a crisis situation. 1. The lawyer You normally keep your cool under fire and rarely let others see you sweat. But you also have a different face that surfaces only under the most intense pressure - a hotheaded fighter who's able to forget restraint and explode when the case demands it. This combination of cool readiness and fiery passion carries you through even the most desperate situations. 2. The detective You don't get swept away by chaos and confusion and always keep your head while others around you tend to lose theirs. People sense and respect that imperturbability and tend to turn to you for help when they're in distress. This means that trouble seems to follow you, but you don't mind the added stress - in fact, it only makes you calmer. 3. The accused At first glance you seem tough and unconcerned, but underneath, you lack what it takes to see your battles through to the end. When things get tough, you waste time second-guessing and judging yourself instead of addressing the problems at hand. It's probably in your best interest to ally yourself with someone who handles things more practically. 4. The witness You may look cooperative and helpful in any given situation, but your flexibility and eagerness to please also make you a source of another kind of trouble. By trying to get along with everyone all the time, you end up being inconsistent and even a little untrustworthy. Don't worry so much about whether your statements are making people happy or upset. The only thing you really have to prove is yourself.
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Faerygdds
Member
08-29-2000
| Monday, August 23, 2004 - 9:20 am
Big shock... ((drumroll)) Lawyer! 
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, August 23, 2004 - 10:04 am
Lawyer here too.
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Carrie92
Member
09-15-2003
| Monday, August 23, 2004 - 10:39 am
Detective
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Justavice
Member
07-12-2003
| Monday, August 23, 2004 - 6:04 pm
Ok, I picked Juror before I even saw the options. I wonder what that means? Out of the choices provided, I picked witness.
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Melfie1222
Member
07-29-2002
| Monday, August 23, 2004 - 9:02 pm
Justavice, my first thought was Juror. Otherwise, I picked detective, that description sort of fits me.
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Wednesday, August 25, 2004 - 12:51 pm
I chose the judge...not an option...oh dear!
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Cindori
Member
07-25-2003
| Thursday, August 26, 2004 - 5:21 am
New! Whispers in the Dark When you think of a bat, the first images that spring to mind are probably dark caves, night skies, and blood-sucking monsters. But although they're an object of many fears and superstitions, bats have another secret side. Despite their wings, they are mammals like us and nurse their young with caring and affection. And though they look fierce, the society of bats is more peaceful than our own. So the next time you see a bat flitting overhead, think that it may be looking down with the same fascination and dread that you feel. You are lost in a deep cavern, wandering through a vase network of winding passages. As you search for the way back to the surface, a bat flies up and whispers something in your ear . . . which of the following does the mysterious creature say? 1. "I know where the exit is." 2. "Let me show you the way out." 3. "Keep looking." 4. "You're never, ever going to get out of here." What your answer means . . . In this scenario the magical bat serves as a symbol of guidance and aid for those lost and struggling. By imagining what the bat might say to you, you give an important glimpse at the way you yourself respond to others in need of your assistance. 1. "I know where the exit is." You tend to be something of a busybody and a know-it-all. There's no question that you're always willing to lend a hand or a bit of advice, but you sometimes try to help when it's not needed, and end up looking like a meddler. 2. "Let me show you the way out." Your big heart and selflessness serve as a shining example for others. People sense your strength and caring and are comforted just knowing you're around when a problem arises. 3. "Keep looking." You keep your distance out of respect for other people's space. It's not that you're unhelpful, but you only give the absolute minimum when asked for advice and generally encourage people to work things out on their own. And that principle of noninterference may be the best long-term approach in helping others find their way to maturity and independence. 4. "You're never, ever going to get out of here." When you see somebody who's down, your first impulse is to kick. It may be natural to feel a certain pleasure at other people's misfortune, but that doesn't make it good. Your attitude isn't going to win you many friends or help you keep the ones you have. Watch out.
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Ladylove
Member
08-12-2004
| Thursday, August 26, 2004 - 6:05 am
Good morning Cin! #2
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Cindori
Member
07-25-2003
| Thursday, August 26, 2004 - 6:08 am
Mornin Lady!
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Tigerfan
Member
11-06-2003
| Thursday, August 26, 2004 - 6:50 am
#1
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Faerygdds
Member
08-29-2000
| Thursday, August 26, 2004 - 8:31 am
#3
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Carrie92
Member
09-15-2003
| Thursday, August 26, 2004 - 9:41 am
#1 I can be a meddler sometimes, but I'm no busybody.
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Thursday, August 26, 2004 - 2:06 pm
#2
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Justavice
Member
07-12-2003
| Thursday, August 26, 2004 - 6:11 pm
#2. (Figures, I'm a therapist and make a living helping people solve their problems. Too bad I can't solve my own !!!!
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Cindori
Member
07-25-2003
| Friday, August 27, 2004 - 4:46 am
New! The Big Blowup An erupting volcano is one of the most awesome displays of nature's fury, belching forth hot lava and poisonous smoke that can reduce the surrounding landscape to gray ash. The destruction it brings overwhelms everything in its path, and it's easy to understand how ancient civilizations could have regarded volcanoes as signs of the anger of the gods. Even today volcanoes seem to be sending us a not so subtle message about our place in the grand scheme of things. You are standing within view of an erupting volcano. Which of the following best describes your thoughts at watching the spectacle? 1. "Maybe this is nature's way of warning us to stop destroying the earth." 2. "I guess the pressure just got too high inside there." 3. "Wow - what a sight! I'm impressed!" 4. "It's in the nature of these things to blow up. Big deal." What your answer means . . . The thoughts you had about the volcano are linked to the way you react to explosive power, specifically the anger of a superior. We've all run into a boss, teacher, coach, or parent who throws the occasional tantrum - this scenario shows how you deal with those blowups. 1. "Maybe this is nature's way of warning us to stop destroying the earth." You recognize when you're responsible for other people's anger and are willing to accept the blame. That same sensitivity and adult attitude lets you clear up any problem you might have caused. 2. "I guess the pressure just got too high inside there." You place the blame for any problem squarely on someone else's shoulders. After all, if you thought you were doing something wrong, you wouldn't have done it in the first place, right? 3. "Wow - what a sight! I'm really impressed!" You accept criticism and even outbursts in a positive way, but that's not to say you take them lightly. That sunny outlook is sure to make a favorable impression on superiors in the long run, after they've forgotten whatever it was they were yelling for. 4. "It's in the nature of these things to blow up. Big deal." Strong words, tirades, and harsh critiques leave you unimpressed, probably because you don't listen to them. Sure, that's a low-stress way to get through a chewing-out, but you're running the risk of never learning from your own mistakes. Maybe you should start paying a little more attention to all that sound and fury; it might be signifying something after all.
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Sasman
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, August 27, 2004 - 6:35 am
3. "Wow - what a sight! I'm really impressed!"
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Tigerfan
Member
11-06-2003
| Friday, August 27, 2004 - 7:07 am
#3
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Friday, August 27, 2004 - 7:53 am
#3
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Autumn
Member
10-29-2003
| Friday, August 27, 2004 - 9:32 am
#3
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Carrie92
Member
09-15-2003
| Saturday, August 28, 2004 - 1:13 am
3
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Cindori
Member
07-25-2003
| Tuesday, August 31, 2004 - 5:11 am
New! In Business for Yourself The crowded walks at a summer fair are lined with street vendors hawking their wares from tents and stands. Table after table of wooden children's toys, crafts, oil paintings, silver jewelry, and other treasures draw the eyes of passersby and make them pause a while to browse. Everything is made by hand, and no two items are alike, giving a sense of hope that a once-in-a-lifetime find awaits unnoticed at the back of some counter display. The quality of the goods ranges from merely competent to exquisite craftsmanship equal to that found in the finest boutiques, and the vendors themselves, with their colorful personalities and appearances, add a dimension to the adventure that can't be found in any window-shopping experience. The scene has been set; why not stop a while and see what's up for sale? 1. You have opened a tabletop stand to sell your own original handmade jewelry. How many different types of accessories and bangles do you put on display? 2. A person walks up and looks over your table but after only a moment walks away without buying anything. What do you think to yourself? 3. Another potential customer comes up and seems extremely interested in one of your designs. In fact, you consider it the best piece in your collection. What type of salesmanship do you use to recommend it? 4. It's time to close up shop for the day. How would you describe your sales? What your answers mean . . . Fashion accessories like jewelry express the social side of the self. Items you make by hand only deepen that personal meaning and significance. Your responses to this scenario therefore show how you hope to be viewed by others. 1. The number of different kinds of jewelry you sell corresponds to the number of different personas or social masks you wear in different situations. These are the faces you put on in front of your friends, your parents, your boss, your partner. The more you have, the more complicated your social life will seem. 2. The feeling you had at losing a customer corresponds to your feelings after a heartbreak or other rejection. Did you feel it was something you did wrong ("I wonder what it was they didn't like."), shrug it off and get on with your business ("No problem, there's plenty of other people in the park."), or take the chance to make some critical observations of your own ("They wouldn't know quality workmanship if it walked up and bit them on the nose!")? 3. The way you talked about your finest piece reflects what you feel your own strong points to be and the ways you try to express them to others. Did you take a low-key approach and let customers make up their own minds, hammer the point home by badgering them incessantly , or offer to lower your asking price? Be careful not to sell yourself short. 4. Your sales total for the day is an evaluation of your own social achievement. Those who said they sold out their entire stock are not short on self-assurance. Just try not to scare people off with your boldness. If you said you had a bad day, you may need a little boost of self-esteem. Don't be too hard on yourself; customers can smell doubt a mile away. If you had average sales for the day, you're the type who understands your true place in the world without undervaluing your own worth. And that may be the key to achieving long-term success in this line of work.
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Faerygdds
Member
08-29-2000
| Tuesday, August 31, 2004 - 6:46 am
1) 20 - Which may seem like a lot, but it's VERY true... my friends call me a social chameleon as opposed to a butterfly. The really scary thing is that I don't seem to do it intentionally. It just comes naturally! 2) "I wonder what style they are looking for." <shrug> This corresponds to me. When rebuffed I wonder what it is that the other person was looking for, decide *I* didn't fit the bill and basically move on. 3) I tell them they have a good eye and then do a very soft sell on the piece. Maybe tell them what I saw in the piece or maybe felt while creating it, but still let them make up their own mind. 4) I did pretty well! Not a sold out day, but better than average and less than stupendous! Which is about right. I know how wonderful I am. And I also know that I am NOT perfect by any stretch of the imagination and I DO know my faults. I'm just not interested in changing them yet!
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Sunday, September 05, 2004 - 8:19 am
1. According to the quiz, I have a lot of masks for many situations. This is true! 2. Embarrassingly enough, I thought in my head, "Ack! Come back! Don't leave!" I plead the 5th as to whether this tends to be true of my break-ups, but I will say I would never say that out loud. How pathetic! 3. I'll tell them it is my favorite and explain why and then let them be. 4. Like Faerygdds, I did well. I like how she put it, too-- "Not a sold out day, but better than average and less than stupendous!" That's about right, on most days, anyway. These are interesting quizzes, Cin.
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Cindori
Member
07-25-2003
| Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 11:17 am
New! Before They Hatch For most people, the word egg means a chicken's egg, and that means one thing: food. Scrambled, poached, or sunny-side up, mixed into cake batter, or gulped down raw - the variations are endless. Although we see eggs almost every day, there's something mysterious about them. Maybe it's the way they contain so much without having any seams or openings. Or maybe it's the promise of gold hidden within a plain white shell. Whatever it is - there's more to eggs than meets the eye. Imagine an egg on a table in front of you. The egg may be of any shape, color, size, or species. You crack it open. What kind of egg is it? 1. A snake's egg. 2. A turtle's egg. 3. A dinosaur's egg. 4. A chicken's egg. What your answer means . . . In addition to being an excellent source of protein, the egg is also a symbol of future generations and your own children. The type of egg you picked holds a special meaning about the hopes and wishes you have for your own children. 1. A snake's egg. The serpent is symbolic of both wisdom and hidden wealth, which are the very things you want your children to have most. Keep a balanced perspective and remember that what your kids will want most from you is simply love. 2. A turtle's egg. The turtle is universally seen as a symbol of health and longevity. Your main wish for your children is good health and physical wellness. 3. A dinosaur's egg. The thing you want most is for your children to grow into unique individuals. You don't want them to be forced into the cookie-cutter molds of school, work, and society in general. They're bound to make mistakes; you just hope they make original ones. It's an admirable goal to have for your children, but keep in mind that one of the first steps children make toward independence is rebelling against their parents. 4. A chicken's egg. You don't have any wild dreams or ambitions for your kids. If they're happy, what else really matters? The security and simple pleasures of a normal life will do. Just one word of practical advice: There's nothing wrong with having big dreams.
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 4:13 pm
So unimaginative am I...chicken's egg.
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 5:45 pm
I wanted it to be a dinosaur's egg. Then I felt guilty, because they're extinct, so I shouldn't have cracked it. My next choice was a chicken's egg.
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