Everything posted by strawberryfields
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Will you watch the Grammys this year?
I've only watched them once or twice before, and when I have I haven't really paid attention... but I think I definitely will this year, mainly because of all the reasons you mentioned, Briggins.
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ASpergers, thoughts, comments, discussion
Oh well :P
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My undying love
I drink peppermint tea every night, but only one certain brand. And in one certain mug. :P
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ASpergers, thoughts, comments, discussion
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome Individuals with AS can exhibit a variety of characteristics and the disorder can range from mild to severe. Persons with AS show marked deficiencies in social skills, have difficulties with transitions or changes and prefer sameness. They often have obsessive routines and may be preoccupied with a particular subject of interest. They have a great deal of difficulty reading nonverbal cues (body language) and very often the individual with AS has difficulty determining proper body space. Often overly sensitive to sounds, tastes, smells, and sights, the person with AS may prefer soft clothing, certain foods, and be bothered by sounds or lights no one else seems to hear or see. It's important to remember that the person with AS perceives the world very differently. Therefore, many behaviors that seem odd or unusual are due to those neurological differences and not the result of intentional rudeness or bad behavior, and most certainly not the result of "improper parenting". By definition, those with AS have a normal IQ and many individuals (although not all), exhibit exceptional skill or talent in a specific area. Because of their high degree of functionality and their naiveté, those with AS are often viewed as eccentric or odd and can easily become victims of teasing and bullying. While language development seems, on the surface, normal, individuals with AS often have deficits in pragmatics and prosody. Vocabularies may be extraordinarily rich and some children sound like "little professors." However, persons with AS can be extremely literal and have difficulty using language in a social context.
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ASpergers, thoughts, comments, discussion
One of my closest friends has it (self diagnosed, though). A while ago we were discussing it and he made me wonder if I had it too, so I took some tests, but I don't think I do... I certainly posess one or two of the common traits of Asperger's, though. I know a few people with it- one of my brother's friends, a few people at my school, etc.
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THE GREEN THREAD
I usually try to be environmentally friendly, but I must admit, sometimes I do things that probably aren't too great for the world. :disappointed:
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The Offical "The Killers" Thread
Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes! :dance:
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THE **I LOVE HARRY POTTER** THREAD
I'm a straight girl... and I must say, that shot is quite hot. :lol:
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THE **I LOVE HARRY POTTER** THREAD
Nice avi, Nick :rolleyes: Ughh, that's terrible. :sad:
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The Confession Thread
I confess that I threw a lamp at the wall today... :uhoh:
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What is making you smile/laugh?
My friends. :nice:
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18-Feb-09: Coldplay/The Killers - War Child gig, Shepherd's Bush, London (Reviews, Pictures, Videos
:stunned: Oooh, congrats to everyone who will get to go! That's like a dream come true. :bigcry:
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Top 5 Favourite Music videos
I'll have to think of the other three, but "Life in Technicolor ii" and Radiohead's "Just" are both up there. :nice:
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The official "Monk" thread!
It's called "Mr. Monk Makes the Playoffs". USA network.com says: Monk has scored tickets to the biggest football game of the year, but he and Captain Stottlemeyer can't go inside until they figure out who tried to blow up a fan in the parking lot. :dance:
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Sigur Rós
That's what everyone I know says, too. I don't think it's depressing... some of it is sad and beautiful, but a lot of it is also uplifting. And relaxing. And just pretty much... well, brilliant. :nice:
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Rate the latest movie you've seen
Slumdog Millionaire: 8/10
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The Confession Thread
Pfft, twice? I don't think I can talk to you, Nick :laugh3: I confess that I'm dreading tomorrow. :sick:
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The Confession Thread
Yes, and I'm proud :smug: :P
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The Confession Thread
I also confess that I've read Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 17 times. :P
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The Confession Thread
I confess that every time I've gone to see any sort of movie in a movie theater in the past two months, I've started crying and I've had to leave. :confused:
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What Was The Last TV Show You Watched?
Friends- The One with the Jellyfish :lol:
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I miss the sun!
I know, all the clouds here were making me sad :disappointed: But it's finally sunny here today :D Well, sunny ish :P
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HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIMON!!!
No, I like it. :P It's just going to take a while to get used to, I may accidentally ask you what your name is a few times in the near future. :laugh3:
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The Confession Thread
I confess I ran across a freeway offramp at midnight last night. :uhoh:
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HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIMON!!!
^Woah, Nick! :uhoh: Happy birthday, Simon! :lol: