What is Lucid Dreaming?

What is Lucid Dreaming?

This is what I was referring to in the previous post.

Lucid Dreaming

I think it's about time I get to bed. I just felt like posting something else beforehand. I think my free site counter isn't working. I do some programming as a part of my job and I think it's an integer \ # decimal places after 0 thing. The "26" I saw, must just be the limited version of 2,600 or 26,000. I guess if you want the good stuff you have to pay for it...

Anyone heard of lucid dreaming? I recently caught something about this on a web-site (before I was blogging) and read up on it. I really do think this is something I do on a regular basis. Anyone else ever experience something like this? It's where you are dreaming and without waking up, can semi-consciously take control of the dream. For example, after your first cup of coffee at work and on your way to the bathroom, you notice you are butt naked. In a normal dream, you freak out and run streaking through the hallway, the floor turns to rubber, you are hardly moving, everyone is watching etc. In a lucid dream, you are still naked, still at work, but begin discussing (to yourself) the logistics of what's happening: so, I didn't notice the fact that I am completely naked until after my first cup of coffee??? Have you ever driven barefoot? You notice that kind of thing, don't you think you'd take note of the lack of your undergarments as you commented on the awkward use of a stiff clutch (subtle reference to my not-sold Jeep) barefoot? Well, with lucid dreams logic comes into play and you begin to exert some control over the outcome and direction of the dream. It's not like consciousness by any means, but at some point you recognize the ridiculousness of the dream and start to replay it over and over until it goes right or at least makes a little more sense.

At least, that's the stage I'm at. I don't always dream lucidly, but I'd say at least several times a week. I remember reading that you can work at it and use it productively in your life. I can honestly say I have had a few examples of that, but they are of so little consequence I'd only pass them on if someone really wanted to know.

I've gone on longer than anyone of my 26,000 + readers would like me to, so I'll take that as my cue to sign off.


Fej.

CNN.com - Bush rebuff to Chirac�over Turkey - Jun 29, 2004

CNN.com - Bush rebuff to Chirac�over Turkey - Jun 29, 2004

This is the only news I can (or am willing) to find of note tonight. I think Chirac makes a reasonable point when comparing Bush's backing of Turkey to the idea of him intervening between Mexico and the US. Then again, if we (the US) don't butt our own heads into someone else's business then we are asked to do so.. Damned if we do... Over simplified I suppose.

On the other hand, France hasn't exactly been "wooing" their significant Muslim population and might be a little concerned about bringing Turkey in just yet.


Fej

Martini's

After this weekends wine incident (see a previous post), I've become a little wary of the ease in which I can slug down wine. Kind of defeats the purpose and I really do enjoy the taste. So, I decided to experiment with the Gin I've had in my cabinet for quite some time. Might I recommend Gin and Kool-Aid, corny I know, but they blend very well together. Yes, but it's a foo-foo drink so today I decided to once again try making a good Martini. I did not succeed, or I need to have several more. Siding with the former, my Vermouth was cheap to begin with and is a couple years old. The olives were great though.

I think I'll just save the Gin until I have more tonic and buy a good bourbon or maybe scotch. Yes, these are the sorts of trials and tribulations I'd rather be dealing with on a day to day basis. Instead, it's all this other crap. I won't bore anyone else with it and I'll try to provide something more interesting in a bit.

Dang, no more olives...


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The handover

I was pleased to hear that sovereignty was passed to the Iraq's today. When they will truly be sovereign is yet to be seen. With 150,000 U.S. soldiers sitting around it's difficult to make such a claim. I don't advocate that the soldiers be pulled immediately, that could be more disastrous still. We can no longer debate whether the U.S. invasion is justified; we need to concentrate on the best way to get them out.

I have suggestions of course given my broad experience, not. The best bet is to reduce the American presence as much as possible but provide the interim government with military backing they will need. The key is to provide support, backing, and assistance if necessary. When we step in and tell them they are doing the wrong thing, it won't matter if we are right or not. They will only see us as unable to relinquish power and the Iraqi government will lose face. This will only lead to more instability.

Okay, that's enough from me. Apparently I have more to say on this than I expected. I hope everyone’s day went well, if you know someone who wants to buy my Jeep please forward him or her to me.

Broke and loving it,


Fej

Another weekend gone by

Weekends seem to be going by so quickly. I got to spend a lot of time with the kids, and my son's birthday went well too. I guess between all the cleaning and rearranging I drank a lot of wine on Saturday night. I didn't really notice until I went to refill my glass and noticed how little was left (1.5 litter bottle, freshly opened).

So, my first half of today went slow to say the least. The party went smoothly, with lots of people, good weather, and a ton of presents. I hadn't really done it on purpose, but it was a good thing I forced the little ones to clean up their room yesterday. Now he had a place to put all the new stuff.

We only have 1 more week until our Canada trip. It's coming too fast for me of course, I'll never be ready until I'm already there. Then afterwards, I'll wish it didn't go by so quickly also.

Nothing too exciting, I just thought I should post something.

Fej

CNN.com

CNN.com

U.S. official: Fallujah strike almost got al-Zarqawi

This frustrates me to no end. I want to think that our men and women in Iraq are dying for a good reason. Propaganda like this, especially from what I usually consider a reputable site, siphons my what little trust I have left.

This is like saying 3 soldiers almost didn't die today.

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Peterson trial

This sort of thing frustrates the crap out of me. Where does it say in the constitution that the prosecution has to blindly prove guilt and the defense blindly prove innocence? To have a detective ignore and blatantly discard evidence that might point to another possible suspect is unacceptable. I think he should be fired to start with. More importantly though is that this just shows how corrupted and misguided the criminal justice system is. Obviously there is no incentive for our law enforcement officials to bring in the criminal, just anyone will do. They already know that they'll probably just end up on the street again soon anyway.

At the court level it has reached the point of absurdity. Defense attorney's show it best, making defense cases that reach far beyond defending the accused's rights. The goal is to successfully exonerate guilty people and then you are considered a good attorney. The prosecution is no less guilty they just benefit from the usual view that they are the good guys. Look at the Central Park jogger case, a confession and DNA evidence to boot. The prosecutors and the cops still say they were right?

The whole system needs a major overhaul.

Fej.

FOXNews.com

FOXNews.com

Check this out. I've been claiming that Bill Richardson (Gov. NM) is being groomed for president since Bush (W.) took office. I'm not biased in anyway even though I live here. I would not vote for him most likely. But I thought it was a plug to my own predictions to see this survey on Fox. Not that this means that he'll even be considered, but at least I wasn't completely off my rocker when I suggested this 4 years ago.

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New York Times

How many of you view the NYT web page? Have you noticed that there are daily, or at the very least multiple weekly headline articles that feature China? At the very least in reference to Asia but almost always with some link to China. I have, I've been using them as my homepage (from work) for several years now. Typically the articles are in a favorable light to the Chinese people, or more appropriately to the US. It's almost like a direct advertising campaign is going on or some serious propaganda. Like I've mentioned, I've been to China several times, and propaganda is their specialty. So to complain that the a US newspaper is countering the communist's efforts would not be a surprising effort.

Has anyone else noticed this? Would anyone speculate on if this is driven by the NYT or our government, or China's or what?

Fej.

p.s. Things are just as screwed up as ever in my world, that's why I enjoy delving into others so much.

White Chicks...

Does anyone else have a problem with this? I haven't seen the movie, and really don't plan to. I bet it's really funny (or just a little funny) but lets turn the tables here. Okay we don't have to, but I just have a problem with contradictions and unequal treatment. Maybe I should just see the movie, but the title and synopsis are enough to make me wonder how far the "Black Chicks" movie idea would have made it...

Fej.

Pain in my ....

Wow, I haven't had the opportunity to experience this much pain in a while. Now that I'm reminded how I should appreciate when I'm healthy, I'm ready to feel better again. Obviously, that won't happen as soon as I'd like though. Today was really bad. Work of course is really busy and I had to work in the metal shop today. That didn't help at all. Then, tonight's conference call lasted over an hour too.

I had to do that from my parents house after the dinner for my sister's birthday. Work sure cuts into personal time. I guess I should just be happy I'm employed for one, and two I'm not in China. If anyone ever decides to read any of this, I travel to China fairly regularly, it was fun the first time or two. Now approaching 9 trips for a total time of over 6 months, it's not fun anymore.

I hate ending the day feeling frustrated, but that seems to be a common theme lately. Oh well, my Jeep will hit the stands on Thursday. Maybe it will sell quickly and somewhere near what I'm asking. That would help.

Fej.

First day of summer

Well, I started it off right. I spent "a little while" without a shirt on this weekend working on my backyard. Apparently, it was just long enough to burn the crap out of my back. Of course, it looks like I fell asleep on my stomach. I was really working quite hard on my yard but somehow I managed not to expose my front side in any way whatsoever.

It must have been the billion or so weeds I pulled. I wonder if they had anything to do with the fact that I pulled a muscle in my back 20 minutes into my soccer game today. It wasn't like I was flipping over the goalie as I scored a goal, I stepped in a hole and all of a sudden couldn't run. Is this what it's like to get old? Well, I'm not so excited about this. My kids were quite happy about it, we left early and I bought them ice cream as an excuse to stay and watch part of the second half. Had I known they hadn't had dinner yet, it would have been a different story. Oh well, at least I had an assist.

I'm grumpy and I truly think that a little extra wine will make my back feel better in the morning.

Fej.

Email test

Here goes again, I tried this last night from home and I can't see it yet this morning.  I'm not saying it isn't there, I've already proven to myself that I don't know how to use this yet.  All I'm saying is that I can't see the email post I sent last night. 

 

If it shows up then read it and be disappointed, if it doesn't then it was really really good and it's too bad it never showed up.

 

Fej

Weekend update

I could swear I posted last night, I guess my troubles with blogging are not over yet. Today was pretty typical I suppose. I am not having any luck selling my Jeep. It's killing me as it is that I need to sell it, and now I can't seem to get rid of it. I know I'm asking on the high side, but I want to make sure that I don't give it away like my last one. Stress.

The kids are even giving me crap about selling it and it seems like some unseen force is doing everything possible to prevent me from selling it. That would be good and all, but then the money problem still remains. I'd gladly sell the van instead but no one wants to buy that either. Simple solution: I just need to come across several thousand dollars some other way. I suppose if I want to win the lottery, I'd better start buying tickets...

Another Friday night...

The kids are finally asleep, and I'm about ready to do the same. I've posted, and commented on several sites, probably more than I should have.

The point is that I enjoy delayed interaction, it's not something you are privileged with on a daily basis. I'd rather discuss some more interesting things that are going on right now, but we'll just have to wait.

Have a good night,

Fej.

Another day...

Today was a reasonable day for a Friday. I think I've finally picked up on how to work this blog stuff, I just had to clear my cache. I ran a bunch of errands for lunch and tried to buy a new phone. That didn't go so well except that I won tickets to a local kids-entertainment-fun-place from a local radio station on the way over. Like anyone cares about my phone issues but I've had the same phone for 3 years now. After literally hours, I eventually got my new fancy camera phone (with FM radio). Not that I'll ever use it, well who knows.

I spent my afternoon transferring 120+ phone numbers and then decided to check out my blog site. Man, the comments are pouring in. Actually, based on my own readings I'd recommend not wasting your time.

I'm going to read some news and try to find something that gets me all worked up.

Fej

First post

Hello,

This is my first blog as well as my first post. I'm not sure what is to come of this other than people who happen upon this leaving quickly. I'll try to post as often as possible anyway, I have become relatively proficient at entertaining myself lately.

I'm 31 years old, I have 3 kids, I'm currently separated from my wife, and I work a lot. My life has gone through a lot of changes over the last year, not all of them are bad but sometimes it feels like most of them are.

I don't really know where I'll go from here. Suggestions are always welcome. I'll try to post often, but we'll see how that goes.

There is no such thing as bad beer... only better.

Fej