First, a question: what sort of posts do y'all like reading? I don't get many comments, even to posts that I think might generate some controversy, or at least thoughtful discussion. I'm not trolling for comments, here; just wondering if I'm boring everyone to death.
Idea
I have an idea for a post based on something A said months ago, about the difference between liberals and libertarians. It's sort of the synthesis of his comment, some comments![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
leora made on facebook, and months of my brain working on the whole thing. The words "monstrous" and "inhuman" may be involved.
Illness update
Tinnitus persists. Cognitive issues, like difficulty finding words, are also there. It's sort of like trying to think with a migraine, except without the icepick in the skull. I've slept poorly the last two nights. The eye doctor saw nothing in my eyes, so no eyestrain or vision changes or other signs of disease that are visible in the eye. I may have found a cyclical pattern that maps to my menstrual cycle, joy. Appointment with the headache clinic is in about a week. Should also be about a week till my period starts again.
Football
Hertha beat SpVgg Greuther Fürth 2:0 on Friday, making them the only undefeated team in the pro Bundesliga (1st and 2nd), and putting them nicely on the top of the league table with 23 points (7x3 wins, 1x2 draws). Only 25 matches to go this season, and if they keep this up, they'll be back in the 1st league next September. Unfortunately two of our top players were injured in the match. Nikita Rukavytsya strained a thigh muscle and is out for two weeks, and captain Andre Mijatovic will be out for six with a knee ligament injury (outer ligament, Außenband). They join usual goalie Maikel Aerts (ACL, at least four more weeks) on the injured bench. Coach Markus Babbel can put 17-year-old Nico Schulz in for Ruka, which he did a few weeks ago when he banned Ruka for coming late to practice, and he's got another option or two for Mijatovic. The other GK, Marco Sejna, has done well the last two matches, except for one spectacular fumble Friday that came dangerously close to a goal for Fürth. He's kept a clean sheet so far, and the Hertha defense has only conceded 5 goals in 9 matches, which, actually, is the lowest number of conceded goals in the entire pro Bundesliga.
Wolfsburg, on the other hand, lost to Nürnberg 1:2 on Saturday. After 9 matches, they have 10 points (3-1-5) and are in 13th place. The defense has conceded 16 goals, on par with 15th place Schalke, and better than Bremen (18 goals, 8th place), Stuttgart (17, 14th), K'lautern (17, 15th), Gladbach (27!, 17th), Köln (17, 18th). Apparently, last year's Wolves had some issues with their defense, so Dieter Hoeneß (Uli of FC Bayern's brother) went out and bought some defensive players, including young Danish international Simon Kjaer and German international Arne Friedrich. Unfortunately, Arne hasn't been able to play this season thanks to a back injury, but he hopes to be back for the second half of the season. Adding to the defensive woes is the injury of goalkeeper Diego Benaglio (Swiss international). The team doesn't seem to have gelled yet, especially the defense. After the match, striker/captain Edin Dzeko expressed his frustration, stating that "we're not playing as a team." I get that sense from watching them on the field, myself.
Writing
I'm still in chapter 1 on revisions. It's been difficult to concentrate at times, and the ringing in my ears doesn't help. I'm going to use November's NaNoWriMo as motivation. I'm not participating, but I'll be using the framework to motivate myself to finish these revisions. I need deadlines to get things done.
To be addressed in a separate post
Sanity/Fear rally plans!
Idea
I have an idea for a post based on something A said months ago, about the difference between liberals and libertarians. It's sort of the synthesis of his comment, some comments
leora made on facebook, and months of my brain working on the whole thing. The words "monstrous" and "inhuman" may be involved.Illness update
Tinnitus persists. Cognitive issues, like difficulty finding words, are also there. It's sort of like trying to think with a migraine, except without the icepick in the skull. I've slept poorly the last two nights. The eye doctor saw nothing in my eyes, so no eyestrain or vision changes or other signs of disease that are visible in the eye. I may have found a cyclical pattern that maps to my menstrual cycle, joy. Appointment with the headache clinic is in about a week. Should also be about a week till my period starts again.
Football
Hertha beat SpVgg Greuther Fürth 2:0 on Friday, making them the only undefeated team in the pro Bundesliga (1st and 2nd), and putting them nicely on the top of the league table with 23 points (7x3 wins, 1x2 draws). Only 25 matches to go this season, and if they keep this up, they'll be back in the 1st league next September. Unfortunately two of our top players were injured in the match. Nikita Rukavytsya strained a thigh muscle and is out for two weeks, and captain Andre Mijatovic will be out for six with a knee ligament injury (outer ligament, Außenband). They join usual goalie Maikel Aerts (ACL, at least four more weeks) on the injured bench. Coach Markus Babbel can put 17-year-old Nico Schulz in for Ruka, which he did a few weeks ago when he banned Ruka for coming late to practice, and he's got another option or two for Mijatovic. The other GK, Marco Sejna, has done well the last two matches, except for one spectacular fumble Friday that came dangerously close to a goal for Fürth. He's kept a clean sheet so far, and the Hertha defense has only conceded 5 goals in 9 matches, which, actually, is the lowest number of conceded goals in the entire pro Bundesliga.
Wolfsburg, on the other hand, lost to Nürnberg 1:2 on Saturday. After 9 matches, they have 10 points (3-1-5) and are in 13th place. The defense has conceded 16 goals, on par with 15th place Schalke, and better than Bremen (18 goals, 8th place), Stuttgart (17, 14th), K'lautern (17, 15th), Gladbach (27!, 17th), Köln (17, 18th). Apparently, last year's Wolves had some issues with their defense, so Dieter Hoeneß (Uli of FC Bayern's brother) went out and bought some defensive players, including young Danish international Simon Kjaer and German international Arne Friedrich. Unfortunately, Arne hasn't been able to play this season thanks to a back injury, but he hopes to be back for the second half of the season. Adding to the defensive woes is the injury of goalkeeper Diego Benaglio (Swiss international). The team doesn't seem to have gelled yet, especially the defense. After the match, striker/captain Edin Dzeko expressed his frustration, stating that "we're not playing as a team." I get that sense from watching them on the field, myself.
Writing
I'm still in chapter 1 on revisions. It's been difficult to concentrate at times, and the ringing in my ears doesn't help. I'm going to use November's NaNoWriMo as motivation. I'm not participating, but I'll be using the framework to motivate myself to finish these revisions. I need deadlines to get things done.
To be addressed in a separate post
Sanity/Fear rally plans!
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Date: 2010-10-25 02:43 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2010-10-25 02:52 pm (UTC)From:Though I was defriended on LJ by someone who was "disturbed" by the "hateful content" of my recent political posts. 9_9
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Date: 2010-10-26 07:11 am (UTC)From:I don't know how helpful that was, it was more about me than you. Sorry.
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Date: 2010-10-25 03:42 pm (UTC)From:I usually skip over your political postings as I'm not big on politics to begin with> I like them just enough to have some opinions and stay current in the world. I have zero desire to debate or discuss them online, even with friends.
That being said, it's your journal. Lol post what ever you want.
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Date: 2010-10-25 04:08 pm (UTC)From:I just read your posts. It's not quite about the theme, it's about you. True, I don't really comment (at all), especially with the sports, but I do want to know how you're doing, etc. Even your taste in sports. :P
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Date: 2010-10-25 06:02 pm (UTC)From:Haha, I know, 99% of my flist doesn't care about soccer in the slightest, and probably 95% doesn't care about sports at all.
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Date: 2010-10-27 04:39 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2010-10-25 05:18 pm (UTC)From:No wait, I don't know what's art either.
I think I just comment randomly when I happen to feel like commenting.
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Date: 2010-10-25 06:04 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2010-10-25 06:07 pm (UTC)From:Recently I had reason to think to myself, "Azula always lies." And then I also thought of you, just because it was an Avatar the Last Airbender reference.
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Date: 2010-10-25 08:17 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2010-10-25 05:36 pm (UTC)From:^_^
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Date: 2010-10-25 06:02 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2010-10-25 08:32 pm (UTC)From:Illness: I don't mind reading about illness updates, and I find it fascinating watching all the comments of "well, could it be this?" Early in life we get this feeling like doctors know everything, and it's only later that we realize that there are many cases where they are just stumped and it's very annoying to be in a position where nothing they can do helps. I wish I could say something that would help, but all I can really do is offer my sympathies. I do want to know about the journey there, and how it turns out in the end.
Writing: The process that authors go through to make a novel is interesting to me, but I never comment because I don't have anything useful to say. "Good luck!" and "Go You!" seem to get old after a while.
Politics: I think we both realize we're at polar opposites of the political spectrum, and written debate has been painful. I find your opinions interesting just to see how the other side thinks, but I don't waste your time or mine on responses that usually both get nowhere and fail to clarify either person's thinking to the other. Frequently you post interesting links. Unless I'm in crunch time I read them, but usually don't comment.
--Beth
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Date: 2010-10-25 09:27 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2010-10-25 09:00 pm (UTC)From:I agree with most of the political stuff you post, but I have a tough time engaging too much because I just feel sick after a while. I either feel bad for not keeping up enough with politics or feel worse for knowing what's going on and what elected officials are saying and doing. =/ I've known I get like this since I first decided "I will keep up with politics!!!" when I was eleven or twelve, and I still haven't figured out how to deal with it.
I would love to actually watch a football game live, but I can't get into sports unless I'm physically at the game. It doesn't work for me any other way - and some sports, like US football, never interest me at all.
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Date: 2010-10-25 09:36 pm (UTC)From:Live soccer matches are pretty fun, actually. Someday I'll see Hertha play a live match, but it'll be a while.
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Date: 2010-10-25 10:57 pm (UTC)From: