Random Thought Thread

[Jumbo]

I speak a great deal (here & everywhere) on self- and other-awareness. This is from a journalist and an amateur, not an actual psychiatrist or psychologist, but well-summarized (and just a piece of the big picture, but a significant one).

There is branch of psychology and an old-but-growing body of research with findings that suggest you have little idea why you act or think the way you do. Despite this, you continue to create narratives to explain your own feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and these narratives – no matter how inaccurate – become the story of your life.

I would have left off the last phrase (over-emphasized and too limited) and worded the whole thing a bit differently, but it works.


He adds this below, which is also not how I would put it (too sweepingly presumptive and overstated for one thing) , but useful enough. Though it's hardly a "bulletin alert" for most of us, it still gets regularly ignored in self-monitoring.

You seem to be able to see other people deluding themselves all the time – your friends, your family, celebrities, politicians. The mental pratfalls of others seem so obvious, but you have a hard time seeing those shortcomings in yourself.

[skinfan2k]

Every year I hate being at Bethesda bars the night before Thanksgiving. And every year I go to Bethesda bars the night before Thanksgiving.

yeah every bar was packed. we just left barking dog early

[ixcuincle]

Sucks to have a Cowboys game without Royallypwned

Talk to him about Stafford and then the Cowboys game later

You won't find a more friendly Cowboys fan than him, that was for sure. May he RIP

[Jumbo]

Sucks to have a Cowboys game without Royallypwned

Talk to him about Stafford and then the Cowboys game later

You won't find a more friendly Cowboys fan than him, that was for sure. May he RIP

Was thinking of him earlier. Cool thing is I was smiling.

[skinsmarydu]

RIP royallypwned. Go Lions!

[Bubble Screen]

I love Thanksgiving and being around family, but one thing I absolutely can't stand is watching football with them.

[ixcuincle]

Forget Black Friday. I'm going to play NCAA 13 tomorrow at 7 AM and work on Java databases.

[Warhead36]

I love Thanksgiving and being around family, but one thing I absolutely can't stand is watching football with them.

Same. I find a way to get away from them though and watch on my own.

[Cheers, Beers and Mountaineers]

With some help from other teams in my fantasy league, I went from last place to 6th, the last playoff spot on a two game winning streak. My quarterback? Robert Griffin III

[Koolblue13]

I speak a great deal (here & everywhere) on self- and other-awareness. This is from a journalist and an amateur, not an actual psychiatrist or psychologist, but well-summarized (and just a piece of the big picture, but a significant one).



I would have left off the last phrase (over-emphasized and too limited) and worded the whole thing a bit differently, but it works.


He adds this below, which is also not how I would put it (too sweepingly presumptive and overstated for one thing) , but useful enough. Though it's hardly a "bulletin alert" for most of us, it still gets regularly ignored in self-monitoring.

Makes a lot of sense.

[Mr. Sinister]

Yesterday was without a doubt the best Thanksgiving ever. Enjoying time with the family, watching us dispatch the Cowboys. Couldn't have been a more awesome day. My bro made this awesome prime rib. **** was bangin'. I'm pretty sure thta between that, my sis in laws gumbo, and the fried turkey, I may have gained over 4lbs.

[Sticksboi05]

John Paxson's epic 3 pointer to wrap up the 3-peat should be ranked higher on 60 Greatest Playoff Moments.

[Park City Skins]

Taking advantage of a few days off and some nice weather to get a jump on the Christmas decorations. Put up a few lights yesterday and going to try to get the exterior stuff done today.

[Mr. Sinister]

I don't think I'm going to be doing a damn thing, all day. Been moving furniture into my brothers new house in Germantown for the last 2 weeks (exercise equipment, pool table, stereo equipment, big ass recliners, tv's, everything). Still have three heavy ass boxes with CD/DVD mounted cabinets to put together, but with yesterdays activities, I am dead. Haven't been sleeping well either. I figured I'd sleep in, but I just woke up without an alarm after just 4 hours of sleep, and couldn't get back to sleep, so I just said eff it. Might watch a few movies today or something. Complete vegetation.

[boysetsfire]

Girlfriends gone for the weekend. House to myself. What to do?