Sunday, March 25, 2007
Desires.
My blog has become more of a place to bitch about stuff than I'd like it to have been. After having digressed (read: bitched) too much in the past few entries, I shall return to discussing about issues close to my heart.
Desires are what drive us on in our lives. It may not seem obvious if you don't put much thought into it, but that's what I've come to realize. Why do we study? Because we desire good results. Or maybe it's our parents' desire. Why do we work? Because we desire money. Why do we make friends? Because we desire companionship. Why do we have sex? Because we desire pleasure. Let me digress a little. I read before that there are only two species of animals that have sex for pleasure. The first, of course, is the human species. I don't remember what the other species is. It could be dolphins. Not that it matters. The point is, most of the things that we do voluntarily (and that excludes NS, unless you're a regular) are driven by desires.
Speaking of being a regular, I am being reminded of the issue about "extending ORD". For you see, it isn't as simple as merely "extending ORD". The JEDi has made inquiries regarding the matter, and has made the information known to us. And thus we were enlightened on the fact that "extending ORD" requires "signing on" for at least six months. And the JEDi, with his titanic mouth, (I wanted to use the word big, but I figured that would be an understatement.) had made known the fact that one of his 2ICs had CONSIDERED "extending ORD" to his whole platoon. In fact, the JEDi made it sound as if he was CERTAINLY signing on. In fact, he has already decided not to do so. But since the JEDi had been so kind as to find out the details of "extending ORD", he replied that he would think about it, so as not to make the JEDi think that his efforts were wasted.
So anyway, "extending ORD" means getting regular pay for six months. And doing what we've been doing for another six months. And spending another six months with the JEDi, learning how to master the Force and use it to piss everyone off. You might think the JEDi would cease to exist before that. But the thing is, the JEDi's really considering signing on!! In addition to that, our men will view us differently. Like how platoon eight men will automatically march properly in the presence of a regular. I don't require such attention. Hence, i most certainly prefer my irregularity.
There I go bitching about stuff again. But at least a good portion (read: the top) of this entry isn't about bitching. And the second part has it's relevance too: My desire, is to be free.
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Desires are what drive us on in our lives. It may not seem obvious if you don't put much thought into it, but that's what I've come to realize. Why do we study? Because we desire good results. Or maybe it's our parents' desire. Why do we work? Because we desire money. Why do we make friends? Because we desire companionship. Why do we have sex? Because we desire pleasure. Let me digress a little. I read before that there are only two species of animals that have sex for pleasure. The first, of course, is the human species. I don't remember what the other species is. It could be dolphins. Not that it matters. The point is, most of the things that we do voluntarily (and that excludes NS, unless you're a regular) are driven by desires.
Speaking of being a regular, I am being reminded of the issue about "extending ORD". For you see, it isn't as simple as merely "extending ORD". The JEDi has made inquiries regarding the matter, and has made the information known to us. And thus we were enlightened on the fact that "extending ORD" requires "signing on" for at least six months. And the JEDi, with his titanic mouth, (I wanted to use the word big, but I figured that would be an understatement.) had made known the fact that one of his 2ICs had CONSIDERED "extending ORD" to his whole platoon. In fact, the JEDi made it sound as if he was CERTAINLY signing on. In fact, he has already decided not to do so. But since the JEDi had been so kind as to find out the details of "extending ORD", he replied that he would think about it, so as not to make the JEDi think that his efforts were wasted.
So anyway, "extending ORD" means getting regular pay for six months. And doing what we've been doing for another six months. And spending another six months with the JEDi, learning how to master the Force and use it to piss everyone off. You might think the JEDi would cease to exist before that. But the thing is, the JEDi's really considering signing on!! In addition to that, our men will view us differently. Like how platoon eight men will automatically march properly in the presence of a regular. I don't require such attention. Hence, i most certainly prefer my irregularity.
There I go bitching about stuff again. But at least a good portion (read: the top) of this entry isn't about bitching. And the second part has it's relevance too: My desire, is to be free.
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