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Yeah -well I can't say that you're wrong, its obviously been influenced by that(e.g. stereotypical geek) I actually can't remember how I came up with this username. It was on impulse. I wanted help with some science stuff and I just registered. The most valid reason is probably, taken at face value, that I have a fascination for clouds. Anyone who says 'a perfect summer day with not a cloud in sight' is an idiot. The sky would really be boring without some clouds.

he he, that was a joke right? This thread is a very long, really sickening rollercoaster ride and its basically vomitting all the way!!! :eek: I seriously don't know if this is like a really complex running joke. Herme3 has succeeded in twisting brain. Congrats. Herme3 - I'm not sure the letter thing would be a good idea but then again, everything I say is 'redundant' or loosely agreeable but not in par with who you are. I say this because this is one of those things that can be deemed creepy. Letters are only good for two ends of a spectrum: apologies or 'happy' annoucements, not for inbetween stuff like 'do you want to hang around this summer.' Seriously, a letter is too formal and as she says - it may be sweet - but a little too sweet and in your case 'creepy'. But maybe this is your style so don't let this influence you one bit. But then again, you're not really influenced by me anyways (NTS: anyways is not a word - stop using it). PS: You're lucky you can get a part-time job. The only paid part time jobs that are available for teenagers where I live are drug testing (lol) - teen guinea pigs, as I like to call it:rolleyes: Be happy with what you have. Which is more than me. Oh - and the mere fact that you can post a letter to her means that you know where she lives!!! There are so many loop holes in your 'I'll never she her again' . . .thing.

My one is quite hard - I'll be surprised if anyone figures out what kind of person I am - but then again you can look at my post history so its easy to cheat and make it SOUND like you KNOW everything . . . kenshin . . .

To have a noticable change it would take a very long time, I'm talking tens of thousands of years, right? The allele would have to be passed down many generations for it to be considered a collective evolution. (e.g. were're not that different from the romans) The people in Africa who are immune to malaria, can that be classed as evolution? It was passed down from generation to generation over a very long time.

hmm, I guess I'm being too nice

To be honest, I only watch the competition at the end when they add up all the numbers Thats what I tune in for. I find it fun to watch the scores compound and which country gets ther full 12 - there's maths obsession for you !!!

Walking on the moon - the police rainfall - a flock of seagulls Beach scene - tangerine dream City of blinding lights - U2 I've never heard of most of the artists in this thread. I guess I've been deprived of 'beautiful' music.

when I watched this film I personally felt like it was one long advert. It just didn't appeal to me. The guy was a figment of his imagination . . . I just didn't understand or probably I didn;y want to understand because it doesn't appeal. I personally think its over hyped and over rated. But thats just my opinion. I'm obviously in the minority. My favouite film of all time is the truman show. I don't think that will ever change. The film is flawless. The 'philosophy' as you say is perfect and I don't want to make a whole film review about it. Its just a blend of everything, satire, romance, artform, religion, action, tragedy fear. I just think this film will never be beaten.

I don't get it. From what I understand your problem is YOU, yourself. Its not something that is out of your control. The actual problem is you. What a predictament. You say you didn't go to the prom and you don't have any friends outside of school. The feelings mutual. I didn't go to no prom. In fact on prom night, I stayed home in front of my laptop listening to 'forever young' by Alphaville. But enough about that (e.g. no I didn't). The point is - you miss out on things. Just see it as an oppurtunity cost. Its not that big a deal. Something you could try is synchronicity. Its no sure fire way but what you do is act like the person you're talking to. e.g. Same tone of voice, same attitude. (Obviously this would only work with males). As for dating: It seems to me this girl is making you miserable (passively). This girl is controlling your life. I talked about establishing communication. Do you know what college she is going to? Just knowing this could provide some relief. (you know where she is). I thought your problem would be more objective than 'just being the way you are.' Over the summer try getting a job (if you don't already have one). This will expose yourself to more people and improve self esteem, knowing that you're going out there and giving it all you got. Its just having the job, that boosts self esteem. Doesn't matter what it is. Having it and earning cash. I don't know what it is you want us to say. Are you using these forums as a means to reflect upon yourself? Because we aren't really getting anywhere. You say the problem is yourself (something which nobody else can advice you to solve - its you - we don't know who your are. Only you know). Basically, find out what college she is going to. Give her your phone number (Thats your own personal mobile number). If you don't have a mobile - you gotta get one - you want this girl badly - I suggest you invest some money in gadgets. This naturally leads onto her number (what you couldn't ask for before because its suppposedly wierd) You see how it works. You've offered your number as a kind of 'collateral' to put it in weak terms. Chances are, she won't 'change' her phone number. The worst she can do is give you the wrong number. Your intelligent so you've probably already thought of this. That's the best I can give - sorry. You know what - just hang in there and It'll probably turn out alright. Concentrate on college (thats the best advice I can give you). _________________________________________________________________

Mg 2Mg 2H 2H C C 6O 9O N 2N Thats how many atoms of each element are present in the reactants and products.

I think he was implying that its a stereotype. He corrected some of your spelling possibly because of perfectionism. But what do I know? Herme3 - you're not a loser. I think you'll find that after not talking socially for a while - you become inclined to stay in that zone and that mentality. Because you're comfortable in knowing that nobody expects you to talk so you don't really have to. Its as if its harder to go back to the beginning as it is to keep going on into the zone (of being a shy quiet person). I agree with you on the phone thing. I understand that it could be wierd. I really don't have any advice for you. This isn't something that can be solved in months (as regard to what I've explained). Its one of those vicous circles in life. Once you're in - you're in. Sometimes what makes people shy could be a disability (handicap of somekind) that makes them less sociable. (e.g. hard at hearing, obeisity and in your case myopia.) These things prevent you from being yourself and force you into a more isolated role in a group. It can make you feel as if nobody wants you to be around and that you'll just get in the way of people's fun. Its this kind of thinking that has to be abandoned. You gotta open up. It doesn't matter the consquences. You have to practice "being yourself." It sounds wierd - "practicing being who you already are." Am I right in saying the situation present - you want this girl but you've only a few days of high school left and she will be gone forever. So you need to establish a communication method to stay in touch with her. What you could try is any e-mail address she may have? Have you tried this? Its less personal that a phone number, less important. Just ask casually acknowledging that you are a friend, a casual fiend, (not a close one) and you just want to KEEP IN TOUCH. This prevents you from coming on too strong, understand. That's it. Simple as that. PS: When you go to college - you know what you have to do. Start walking out of the zone. Its an uphill battle but escape the zone. That's my best advice to you and the best anyone here is going to give.

Just out of curiosity (Off topic - sorry) What kind of job prospects is there for someone with a chemical engineering degree. I've never really been attracted to this field of science. Everytime I see the words 'chemical engineer' there is always this picture of a man in blue overalls working in a gritty factory (near a blast furnace etc) - basically a miner on steroids (thats the jist) Whats so attractive about the chemical engineering field. Is it a bit like pharmaceutical technicians? It seems to me (although it 'is' a popular choice of career) that it is neglected (promotion wise).

Why??? - Are these classes a waste of time (according to you)? I understand that with most science degrees there is some element of compulsory business modules. ___________________________________________________________ On topic - Come Autumn I'll probably be doing Economics, mathematics,physics,Critical thinking A-levels.

I've read its about 3 weeks (21 days)

persauder - you've got 2 years left so thats plenty of time. No sweat. To get a better GPA I think I'm right in saying you have to keep a consistent level over all your courses. So I would really knuckle down on Biology and geometry and bring them up to 70% +. That would probably bring your GPA up to 2.5. And since your so good at 'sge' I would advise taking that into 90% for an A. To get the 3.5 you want - Its basically sacrifacing two weekends per month - which you're probably not willing to do. I'm sure you can definitely achieve a 3.0 by the time you finish. (Which is a overall B - its good !!!)

write your book

Its probably the same case with lawyers. In the UK, becoming a solicitor these days is difficult (like actuaries - employment demand is not a priority). Its either that or the pay is too little for anyone to bother. I understand that actuaries are payed quite a lot - for the lucky person who gets the job that is. I think a lot of people training as actuaries end up as accountants.

I was at "youtube" (don't judge me) watching videos of planes breaking the sound barrier and I was wondering what this was also.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNoeuRKvcUk&search=sonic%20boom What surprised me was that the planes seemed as if they weren't really travelling at 1000 kph. Out of all the videos of sonic booms I think this was the only convincing one: And maybe the concorde one too. But what do I know. Judge for yourselves.

Actuary is such a rare profession. I think there a only like 16,000 actuaries in the US as opposed to 1.5 million accountants.

Why not just do some magic? That can be pretty dangerous. It can. Trust me.

So life is suffering. I guess Buddha was right ? I think phi for all explained it best with his "parameter paradigm" I say live this life and this envisioned perfect nirvana will be reached afterwards.