| The Ender Series |
[12 Nov 2008|08:04pm] |
Well, Many of you may be thinking "The Orson Scott Card Series? An Oddity?" I believe most Science fiction as oddity. This series starts out with Enders Game, about a Boy sent to the Space Battle School.
After battle school, The story jets into the future, "Speaker for the Dead" Marks the Symbolism in how we, as a people need to remember the accomplishments of the deceased and the mood that they were carried out in. The last three books "Speaker for the Dead", "Xenocide", and "Children of the Mind" should be thought of as one whole book. Honestly you Should read all three to get the full experience of that part of the story. Enjoy!
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[26 Feb 2005|05:18pm] |
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Going home is my final choice; I am scheduled to graduate on the 24th of march.
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[28 Jan 2005|11:21am] |
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I leave this "job corps" place in march, and I am really excited about it. I guess I have been here for about a year now, finally to get out of this place and be gone from it forever.
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[29 Jun 2004|12:58pm] |
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tomorrow is a half day here.. they are going to try to force us to have fun... that is ghetto... I hate their ways.. they always try to force things... I shall rip the flesh from their faces with my bare claws.
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[23 Jun 2004|10:49am] |
Is Alastair becoming vampiric? Maybe. The fact at hand is that he is frenzying every now and then for no particular reason whatsoever at random intervals. He also has been experiencing sudden mood changes, and a wanderlust to leave during the night. He has been known to bark and growl in his sleep. This barking and growling leads people to believe that he is having some sort of dream about being a dog or some form of wolf., or maybe even Bigfoot. It strikes me as odd for someone to be growling and barking in their sleep. But, if his dreams do so require him barking and growling in his sleep, then so be it.
He has also gained new abilities, the first one we will discuss is his precognitive powers. His precognitive powers seem to come and go very randomly, He does not know why really… He also has intervals of total unawareness, maybe it is a case of possession? He cannot explain that either. It seems that he also has some disattatchment to the rest of society; he cannot stand to be in the presence of other people at all, it seems that he wants to be away from them because they do not give him anything he needs? Yes, quite odd If I do say so myself…
He also has been experiencing some light sensitivity. For example, just today he was walking outside of building and he stopped in the building’s shadow. He had to force himself to move out of the shadow! Even when he did, he still covered his face to not any light whatsoever on his face. I think all of these events that have been happening to Alastair are very peculiar indeed, if you have anything new to report about this odd character named alastair , please do so.
SIGHTINGS OF NON-HUMANS
Alastair has noticed some other particularly odd characters, he does not know what they are or why they come here, but he either thinks they are humans trying to be accepted, or real non-human entities… First, Ron Riley, This character claims he is cernanos/ charron/ (or for those of you that do not understand, the grim reaper, angel of death.) I do not know what to make of this character, I think he is lying.
Second, Patrick Reynolds, I view this one as a very good person, easy-going and agreeable, but is he abnormal? He studies the metaphysical texts , and has found a book that he has been toting around, it is a great book actually, it asks the question of what is really what… I think this one is a true blue in the ways that he speaks of, nothing can defer that opinion!
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[23 Jun 2004|08:27am] |
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I am going out of my mind... someone really needs to check their email...
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[17 Jun 2004|02:25pm] |
Journal Journal on the web,
Why did i come to this place in Feb.
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[16 Jun 2004|02:30pm] |
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I am now known as a silver card student... which is above average here.
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[15 Jun 2004|10:23am] |
EXPLORING LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Many years of experience in Exploring have shown that good leadership is a result of the careful application of eleven skills that any post leader or officer can learn to use. With practice, these skills can become a part of the adult's or youth officer's leadership style and will prove helpful in Exploring and all other leadership situations.
1. UNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POST
Each individual member of the group has certain needs and characteristics.
1. A leader should understand his or her own needs and characteristics.
2. A leader should understand the needs and characteristics of each member of the group. This helps the leader to deal with each person as an individual, to treat that individual with respect, and to help the person grow.
3. This understanding helps in planning the program and in getting things done.
4. This understanding creates trust and builds confidence among group members.
Through conversation and informal surveys of post members, try to find out:
· Why they joined your post
· What they expect from the post's programs
· What their major interests are
· What their plans for the future are
2. KNOWING AND USING THE RESOURCES OF THE GROUP
Resources include all those things necessary to do a job. Resources also include people, because people have knowledge and skills. Knowledge is what a person learns through familiarity or experience-what you know. Skill is the ability to use what you know. Attitude includes the desire to do something-motivation-and the belief that you can do it-confidence.
When the leader uses the knowledge and skills of group members to get a job done, the members gain experience and improve skills. They also develop a positive attitude toward using a skill.
· Keep the post's program capability inventory up-to-date and use it in planning.
· Understand the purpose and resources of your chartered organization.
· Survey the member's parents; include them in your program capability inventory.
· Find out your post member's skills, interests, and resources.
3. COMMUNICATING
To improve your skills in getting information:
· Pay attention and listen carefully.
· Make notes and sketches.
· Ask questions and repeat your understanding of what was said.
To improve your skills in giving information:
· Be sure others are listening before you speak.
· Speak slowly and clearly.
· Draw diagrams, if needed. Ask those receiving information to take notes.
· Have the listeners repeat their understanding of what was said. Encourage questions.
4. PLANNING
Planning is an important part of everything we do in Exploring. The following is a simple process for planning:
· Consider the task and objectives. What do you want to accomplish?
· Consider the resources-equipment, knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
· Consider the alternatives. Brainstorm.
· Reach a decision, evaluating each option.
· Write the plan down and review it with the post.
· Execute the plan.
· Evaluate the plan.
5. CONTROLLING GROUP PERFORMANCE
A leader influences the performance of the group and individual members through his or her actions. Why is control needed?
A group needs control as an engine needs a throttle-to keep it from running itself into the ground. A group works together best when everybody is headed in the same direction. If a plan is to e properly carried out, someone must lead the effort. Control is a function that the group assigns to the leader to get the job done. Control happens as a result of recognizing the difference between where the group is and where the group is going. The leader is responsible for developing a plan to help the group get to its goal.
Setting the example is the most effective way of controlling the group. When working with post members, do the following:
· Continually observe the group. Know what is happening and the attitude of the group.
· Make your instructions clear and pertinent.
· Pitch in and help when necessary.
· Quickly deal with disruption. Guide the post toward self-discipline.
6. EVALUATING
Evaluating helps measure the performance of a group in getting a job done and working together. It suggests ways in which the group can improve its performance. There are two basic categories of evaluation questions. After any event or activity, ask these questions:
Getting the job done-
· Was the job done?
· Was the job done right?
· Was the job done on time?
Keeping the group together-
· Were relationships between group members helped or hurt?
· Was participation equally distributed among group members?
· Did the group enjoy the activity?
· Did the group handle conflicts well?
7. SETTING THE EXAMPLE
Setting the example is probably the most important leadership skill. It is the most effective way to show others the proper way to conduct themselves, and is even more effective than verbal communication. Without this skill, all the other skills will be useless. One way to think about setting the example is to imagine yourself as a member of a group and think about how you would like your leader to act.
8. SHARING LEADERSHIP
While there are various ways to exercise leadership, the goal of Exploring leadership is exemplified in a quote from the ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao-Tzu: "But of a good leader...When the work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say, 'We did this ourselves.'"
The Exploring leader wants to give post members the skills he or she possesses, not to use those skills in ways that keep the post weak or dependent. He or she offers leadership opportunities to post members and teaches them the skills they need.
9. COUNSELING
Counseling is important
· To help people solve problems
· To encourage or reassure
· To help an Explorer reach his or her potential
Counseling can be effective when a person is
· Undecided-he or she can't make a decision
· Confused-he or she doesn't have enough information or has too much information.
· Locked in-he or she doesn't know any alternatives.
How do you counsel?
· First, try to understand the situation. Listen carefully. Summarize. Check the facts. Paraphrase to make sure you understand.
· Second, help list as many options as possible.
· Third, help list the disadvantages of the options.
· Fourth, help list the advantages of the options.
· Finally, let the person decide on a solution. The counselor's role is to give encouragement and information, not advice.
10. REPRESENTING THE GROUP
Where do you represent the post? Post leaders represent the post at post committee meetings, Advisor's meetings, officers' meetings, Explorer officers' association (EOA) meetings, and planning conferences, and to the chartered organization.
The leader represents the post in two situations:
· Without consultation- when he or she doesn't have the opportunity to consult with post officers about a decision
· With consultation- when he or she can meet with post officers about the issue
In some cases the leader must represent the post's decision exactly; in other cases, he or she must use independent judgment. You will need to solicit and analyze members' views and attempt to represent those views within the guidelines of your post, your chartered organization, and Exploring.
11. EFFECTIVE TEACHING
Effective teaching is a process to increase the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the group and its members. The focus is on learning, not teaching. For teaching to be effective, learning must take place.
The steps of effective teaching include
· Choosing the learning objectives
· Providing a discovery experience that helps the learner understand the need for the skill
· Demonstrating or explaining the skill
· Allowing the learner to practice the skill
· Evaluating the process
Leadership... hahaha! JUST FUCKING CONTROL THEIR WILL WITH YOUR INFLUENTIAL POWERS... THREATS.
LOOKIE!
MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF INFO!
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[14 Jun 2004|02:34pm] |
I have a rather insane entry to post today...
"Bleeding, seething, and teething, is that what is wrong with me? I have been in the “what does it matter” Mode of thinking. Should I not even care? What does it matter anyways These ones, speaking of how others views and criticism hurts them. Fuck that, This is a “playground” to me. A laboratory at my disposal. Taking something that I already have for use hear and now instead of use then and there is currently my will. I cannot understand why people think In such limited views, why change everything? Well, Because they think his is some form of experimental control. They all want to fool me into giving more than I receive, What the heck… They want from me, but, I want nothing from them. Funny, funny beings. I do not need them at all. Why do they need me so much? Little insignificant humans."
That is out of my Remembered Eternal Collection Of Real Desire.
Adeu.
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[17 May 2004|02:29pm] |
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eh.. work... that is about it.
I am the protectorate.
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[16 May 2004|04:21pm] |
I am currently listening to a song... it reminds me of many things that I miss and love... I almost cannot bear being away from the things I love...
At that, I give you:
Tool
Parabol / Parabola
"So familiar and overwhelmingly warm
This one, this form I hold now
Embracing you, this reality here
This one, this form I hold now, so
Wide eyed and hopeful
Wide eyed and hopefully wild
We barely remember what came before this precious moment
Choosing to be here right now
Hold on, stay inside...
This body holding me, reminding me that I am not alone in...
This body makes me feel eternal
All this pain is an illusion
We barely remember who or what came before this precious moment
We are choosing to be here right now
Hold on, stay inside...
This holy reality, this holy experience
Choosing to be here in...
This body, this body holding me
Be my reminder here that I am not alone in...
This body, this body holding me, feeling eternal
All this pain is an illusion
Alive, I
In this holy reality, in this holy experience
Choosing to be here in...
This body, this body holding me
Be my reminder here that I am not alone in...
This body, this body holding me, feeling eternal
All this pain is an illusion
Twirling round with this familiar parable
Spinning, weaving round each new experience
Recognize this as a holy gift and celebrate this chance to be alive and breathing
A chance to be alive and breathing
This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality
Embrace this moment, remember, we are eternal
All this pain is an illusion"
This song makes me feel so enlightened... It is amazing the everlasting effect it has had on me... I cannot believe I left my home either I do not want to stay here...
I love...
that is all..
I bid you adeu.
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[04 May 2004|02:27pm] |
This is my journal, I am writing in it today... I have some things to say.
Nothing can take hold of me,
as much as she,
the wonderful one,
that is so much fun,
I want hold her.
I have a murmur,
dedicated to she,
the one who will be,
Eternally there with me.
The one I love,
who came from above,
to be my lovely one,
never for me to shun.
Ah, The one I love,
her skin like a dove.
May we always be together,
Feeling light as a feather.
Ah The one I love,
who came from above.
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[24 Mar 2004|10:21am] |
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well... this is not good... I just don't like it here... I want some emails... eepa... I have not enough time to write emails out to people unless they write to me.
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[22 Mar 2004|02:29pm] |
for all of you that don't know my email it is Noobius_icerock@hotmail.com please email me, I am in a different place and I am alone...
-cry cry-
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WHAT THE HECK, I am not that girly.
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[13 Feb 2004|04:25am] |
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owch? No mood? damn. I am forgetful..
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[13 Feb 2004|04:25am] |
Hi, I am back again.. I am having a bit of a clarirty crisis.. I need to clear it all up.. Well thats it for now.
*HUGS* TOTAL!
give Noobius more *HUGS*
Get hugs of your own
and No.. I only hug myself once...a second.
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