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Monday, January 30, 2006

Cosmic Correlation… or Coincidence!?


Libra is the Sign of justice in the Zodiac, indicative of persons who balance everything to a nicety, always trying to promote good will and friendship...even if they must go to extremes to do so. This trait is accentuated by the inherent love of harmony and beauty, reflected by the beneficent glow of Venus, this Sign's Ruling Planet. Sympathy and understanding are paramount here. Libra natives will never be deaf to an appeal from family or close acquaintances and are likely to even side with total strangers if they seem to represent a deserving cause. Indeed, those who fall under the jurisdiction of Libra are inclined to champion the underdog, even against their more sound judgment. Again, this appears to be courtesy of the urge to equalize matters and produce harmony.
Considered to be one of the most charming Signs, Libra individuals are attractive, tactful, charismatic and popular. However, with a tendency to shrink from disagreements with others, Libra natives can also be regarded as evasive and indecisive as a result. These are souls who love to talk but, given the inherent value of the ability to explore and investigate all aspects of living, seldom get along well with people whose opinions are fixed. There is an inner desire here for immediate and warm relationships, coupled with a constant seeking to identify with the world around them by participating in the lives of others to the fullest extent. Libra individuals abhor loneliness and are creatures of moods...yet tend to look for companionship rather than more profound affairs. Although the intellect is highly developed, those ruled by this Sign are not necessarily scholarly. Still, a rich imagination endows their lives with the color and pace they desire, even if such is not attained in a realistic sense. There is a propensity here for Libra natives to work themselves to the point of exhaustion, often attending to irrelevant details and side-issues instead of the main task in hand, and this will be something that requires careful watching. Nonetheless, those governed by this Sign are generally inclined to take the middle course during life, veering neither to the right nor to the left, but steering a path that will please the majority of those around them.

Over and above cold reason, intuition is a better guide for Libra individuals, who experience difficulty anyway in putting their heads above their hearts when making a decision. This ability often enables them to ferret out deceit and insincerity, no matter how much it may be glossed over. However, if these natives prejudge a matter or listen to persons in whom they trust or sympathize, they can be carried far astray. Very susceptible to being influenced by those who impress them, Libra individuals will imitate the manners of such persons and may even pick up on their traits. However, since everything associated with this Sign is related to balance, the susceptibility of Libra persons will be offset somewhat by a strong-mindedness that can become firm and unflinching in purpose. Natives of Libra grow dissatisfied with anything wherein they are disregarded...even if it is to their own best interests. If they are not consulted on a matter, then they consider it unfair play and their high sense of impartiality is offended. Although these individuals are frequently imitative in conduct, they are likely to be original in ideas and quite farsighted because of their intuitive qualities. The motives of those governed by this Sign are always of the highest caliber, but they will act upon impulse when they deem it to be the correct course of action. Inherently generous, they expect that quality in those around them. Thus, they are inclined to regard the merest slight as a rank injustice, which will cause a rift between themselves and the person or persons otherwise involved.

Perhaps the worst fault of this Sign is the desire to take the easiest road. This could lead to trouble, particularly given the inherent liking for the "bright lights." Although there is certainly no sin in being fond of luxury and beautiful things, there is a danger in loving them to the exclusion of all else. The greatest strength here is most likely the ability to keep an open mind. It is the singular quality which will make most people like and respect Libra natives. But, within those governed by Libra resides a continual tug-of-war of which few others are aware...Libra persons find it exceedingly difficult to choose one philosophy and stay with it, or one set of moral values and keep to them. Being true romantics, love is paramount in the lives of Libra subjects. Indeed, love is all and everything would be well lost for the sake of love...if only the strength could be found to make such a sacrifice. On occasion, the way to disaster is paved with good intentions and Libra natives always have the best of those. An outlet for expressing emotions is of the utmost importance for happiness and this is why so many Libra individuals excel in the arts, being beguiling and most fascinating souls. Libra individuals like amusements and excitement. In addition, the inherent love of harmony makes them very fond of music.

Due to the measureless sympathy of those ruled by this Sign, they love humanity for itself alone. They display the utmost tenderness toward the afflicted and distressed...for the worthy unfortunates, no matter how lowly...and their goodness does not content itself with mere expressions of sympathy. Any worthy cause appeals to these natives in such a strong fashion that they will not hesitate to make personal sacrifices in order to be of practical assistance. This tendency also extends to the brutal and inhumane treatment of dumb animals. Indeed, there are probably no kinder-hearted people in the world than those governed by Libra. They are invariably honorable and just in all their dealings. In terms of friendships, Libra natives are attracted by personality and mental gifts rather than by social positions or the possession of wealth. Still, the temperament of these individuals can change suddenly from hopefulness to melancholy, such extremes of mood often coming and going very unexpectedly. Inharmonious surroundings can cause despondency or gloom. Quite often, those governed by this Sign are unable to explain their sudden low spirits brought on by nothing more than being out of harmony with their environments.

Bascially, Libra natives seem to believe their mission in life is to bring people and ideas together. However, if they are pushed in one direction, they sometimes have a tendency to push back in the opposite way. Frequently in two minds about things, those who fall under the jurisdiction of this Sign may experience initial difficulty in speaking up for themselves. Still, once the mind is made up, they usually make their decisions known fairly forcibly. There is a deep dislike here for anything abrasive or crude. There is also a desire to keep up appearances. Libra individuals are experts in the field of diplomacy and possess the ability to contain a situation courtesy of charm, persuasion, flattery, coercion, negotiation or, if necessary, outright manipulation.

Being the middle Air Sign, Libra is expected to be (and is) a gifted communicator...energetic and ambitious...sometimes generous to a fault and frequently brimming with inspiration. These are individuals who can display great moral fiber and ones who can withstand a run of bad luck or personal losses far better than any other Zodiac Sign. When spiritualized or awakened to the higher duties of humanity, Libra natives are evenly balanced and the good they can do is often quite phemonenal. Such Libra subjects are surrounded by mangnificent magnetic forces that maintain a high level of vigor. In addition, they are blessed with psychic powers and possess much knowledge and insight. Still, they would be hard put to explain how they "know" these things. Alternatively, this Sign's major negative challenges arise from hypersensitivity and a tendency to become anxious concerning the welfare of parents, children and close friends. They may react severely to a display of any form of combativeness and hostility...possibly going so far as to instantly flee from the presence of the perpetrator. Yet another challenge is the propensity toward self-indulgence, which manifests as a compensation mechanism for the failure to obtain that which Libra individuals believe they should possess. Always striving to please those around them, natives of this Sign have an insatiable appetite for flattery, which too often ends in disaster. It will also be necessary for Libra individuals to learn how to accept criticism, otherwise their sense of justice can become warped and they will argue themselves into accepting wrong as right, particularly when they yield to the wiles of those who would prey upon their sympathy rather than hearkening to the blunt words of true friends.

The secret fear of Libra subjects is being alone with themselves. This is a loving Sign whose natives will find a way around any impasse to bring peace and harmony into their lives and the lives of others...and whatever the method of achieving that may be, these are individuals who will mean everything from the bottom of their hearts.

Friday, January 27, 2006

I think I have contracted a W.B.N. :O

symptomology= excessive daydreaming, objectifying poor unsuspecting strangers, and difficulty concentrateing! If only there was a healthy way to get a little fix?! Well school is trucking along 2 weeks down only 15 more to go! I have been doing a bit of job searching to kinda get an idea of what is out there, but nothing is jumping out at me yet... but I guess it is good cause I think it would make me sad if I saw a job that I really wanted now, cause it wouldn't be open by the time I could fill the position anyways! I am going all out in May and I think that I am going to be visiting both of the non-continental united states in the same month. I thougth that I would go to Alaska in March, but Denali National park wouldn't be open, and that was really the biggest motivator to visit my friends in Fairbanks anyhow! Then I am getting super excited about going to Hawaii at the end of May! I think it finally hit me that school is back in full swing! I am a bit behind on readings, but honestly when am I not!? I find myself enjoying the readings for classes almost 100% more than I did last semester... I can't seem to figure out why, cause who doesn't love to read about research designs, and universal health care??? Well happy Mozart 250th
B-day to all in cyber world!

Sunday, January 22, 2006

Aloha

It has been kinda a strange week. School started up on tuesday, and so that meant that I only had half of my classes this week. It was wierd because it didn't feel real almost. I don't know why, but I am having a hard time making myself realize that YES school has started again. I got really comfortable just putting in hours over the break at my internship that that began to feel like "real" life... whatever that is!? I am getting excited about post graduation... I just recently made my first "post" graduation plan (me and some friends are going to Hawaii :) It is going to take a bit of financial creativity, cause I don't really have an income but I thought that if I got really hard up for cash I could sell my plasma... but that just feels wrong and dirty to me for some reason? I found out that the girl who was speculated to have been kicked out of the program last semester is officially gone...too bad the professor who didn't hold her accountable the first three times she screwed up isn't gone too! I am just trying my best not to leave being completely cynical towards my program! I just don't understand how a crappy professor with a completely narrow scope of view can somehow make it into the most powerful position in a professional program? I had a chance to talk to my site supervisor at the agency about my struggle, and it was comforting/sad that she said that in situations like this you just got to get through it... I am SOOOOOOO glad that I was an advanced standing student cause two years would have been pure HELL! But I am on the downward slope of this and I have only 114 days till I am DONE! It is funny that I am planning a trip to a hawaii leaving a week after I graduate, and that is my most definitave post graduation plan. I really do need to look into jobs and possible exchange programs, cause I should pretty much have a job lined up so that I can start making an income and MOVE! I am kinda amazed that I have not gone completely crazy living back at home... my coping skills amaze me cause sometimes seriously don't know how I do it?

Saturday, January 14, 2006

So friday the 13th is gone for another little while, and while I wasn't chased by any chainsaw toteing psycho today...I never know what my dreams will have in store for me!? I had a first today, and it was kinda strange. I saw a client when I was having dinner with friends. It is funny about what first crosses your mind in a situation like that... the first thing that I thought about was my clients confidentiality, and making sure that I let her make the first move at introductions. Weird how random peices of the code of ethics lectures come rushing at you like a mini movie! It actually wasn't awkward at all, my client was realy at ease and wasn't intoxicated or anything... which was a huge relief, cause that could have been really weird! It is hard to take compliments gracefully when someone is thanking you for your help and support... It was actually quite flattering cause as I was leaving the restaurant I heard her explaining to her friend how she knew me and describing the help that I have provided her (it is good to know that I made an impact) It is good to be reminded of why I am doing this whole grad school thing every once in a while, cause it sure isn't for the money! My freedom is about to become severely strained, cause I start back into classes on tuesday! I am looking forward to classes this semester, because the content seems A LOT more interesting than the classes I had to endure last semester! I am seeing the light at the end of this little endeavor... but if only I knew where I am going to end up on the other side!?

Sunday, January 08, 2006

Headline reads: random lightening bolt crashes through a nearby churh striking a young woman....


The headline pretty much sums up my day... If anyone were guilty ...(I could be the poster child!) It kind of started out just sitting with a friend skipping out on sunday school... and I was telling her about an recent irritation and I just blurted out so and so is a stupid bastard...oops! I couldn't believe that I just swore in the freaking chapel! Then it was just down hill from there! I went to a pot luck over at this girls house, and if I do say so myself... and I do!, we were the life of the party (we were laughing so hard that it hurt!) Boy do you need a few of those every once in a while! It is fun to get people together and just laugh! I am so good at opening my mouth and inserting my freaking foot, that I am regular entertainment... I thought about charging people an entertainment fee, but I think that would be like selling my body?! Well during conversation my little slip of the tongue got brought up... in which EVERY person in the room looked at me for an explaination of the story! oops I am a bad person sometimes! I just felt bad cause I was hanging out with some of these people for the first time, and I was giving them a heck of a first impression! Yeah I felt like just saying to everyone, yep I am a bad person, and now ALL of you KNOW it! It was kinda bad too cause I am 1st counselor in the RS, and I was talking with the RS pres and the EQ pres in my little irreverant conversation! OOPs again! I tried a few hail mary's, but I don't think I know how all that works really?!

Wednesday, January 04, 2006

Chewing gum while peeling onions will prevent you from crying...

I got that random bit of info when I was waiting for the price comparison to load on my books for next semester (I wonder if chewing gum will prevent me from crying from spending over $550.00 on freaking books!) [Last time i will ever do that:)] Life is trucking along as of late. I have been keeping pretty busy with my unpaid slave labor... but occasionally I have good days like yesterday to remind me that I really like what I do! Yesterday I got to work with a brother of one of the kids in treatment, and I remembered how fun it is working with adolescents... I miss it:( Just a few more months jumping through hoops and I will have a peice of paper saying I can work in any area of social work that I want!) I was thinking today about what kind of job I want when I finish in FOUR months, all I know is that I want to work with youth in a non-profit agency... That leaves a lot of doors open, but I should probably start narrowing down the search soooner rather than later! Ah well one day at a time:)

Sunday, January 01, 2006

Old aquaintance be forgot...(isn't that how it goes?)


Another year gone... It is kinda crazy that I have been back in Boise for a year now (minus four months when I was working cruise west) It is good that life has changed soo much since last year! It is just hard to believe that it has only been a year cause it feels like a whole lot longer! I hope that this year has as many adventures in store for me, as last year... life is feeling a bit stagnant (only four months till graduation!!! It has been an interesting last couple of days, and time has seemed to have slowed down. I am really enjoying my time off school, and am just coming to the realization that I have to go back:(Books are going to cost me a small fortune... but I am so excited cause it is SERIOUSLY the LAST time I am EVER going to be buying books for an upcoming semester!I just found out that one of my old teamates is moving up to Alaska to spend a semester up at school with another old teamate...I am so Jealous!!! I think I am going to spend spring break with them, afterall I still have a one way ticket to Juneau!