Socrates and Dan Brown

Hi…waz up?…lots been happenin…hmm…I didn’t get a chance to update…so here we go…first of all, I got a gmail invitation from my dad…yay…so here is my new email… pravad@gmail.com ….atleast now I don’t need to deletin stuff…so that’s kewl...as u can c Im readin Angels and Demons...I'll give the review after Im done...

Oh I watched Lakshya (Objective)…for those who don’t know it’s a hindi movie….very good…even though its Hrithik (hindi actor)….he did a decent job…pretty good…the direction was awesome…realistic and practical which is hard to do for hindi movies…those who watch Indian movies…watch it…

School is same old…loads of work….tirin…and I have to listen to Bush from the RNC which is like an hr and analyze it…so yeah pretty hectic…neway…I don’t think I told about the classes im takin…so….Persuasion..(8 in the mornin...so yeah...pretty explanatory..), Comm Research (umm...borin), Public Speaking (umm...slow and tedious), Rhetoric and Criticism(fun....philosophy....Plato and Socrates...love it...hard), Principles of Debate (we have to debate one on one...fun!), and Media and Politics (love it...its my fav class...she is great...but its at 5:30 )

Hurrican Ivan was interesting …I don’t know y GSU was even open yday…the winds were really bad…and it was rainin very heavily….we got drenched cos the umbrellas didn’t really help…not that Im complainin mind u…!! ….Marta was stalled for was seemed like foreva…Thanx to Bhargava’s friend Ashley we were ok….since the trains couldn’t move forward…haha….Over all, it was a day to remember…!____________________________________________________________

We were reading Plato’s Phaedrus in my Rhetoric Class…and the Definition of Love became prominent…I thought it was an interesting perspective on Love…since everyone thinks about wat Love really is...right??…..let me know who all understand….

According to Socrates…God gave us a punishment for being arrogant and alter ego. The punishment was giving us only half of ourselves, and making us search relentlessly for completion by another. Love is a remedy for that punishment to complete ourselves in this materialistic life….but we don’t yearn for the completion usless it is the possession of the good in others….meaning it is not only just completion but good completion…

The greatest love for Plato would show the secret beauty in everything, the hidden harmony that directs all humans toward the best of all possible ends. His ideal lover leaves emotionality behind, his love being not an attempt to express or purify sensuous feelings but rather to suppress them by sheer rationality. (I thought this was awesome!) Even when true love is described as a divine madness, emotions merely attend the condition, bespeaking the eagerness of the soul to enter into relationship with absolute beauty. The relationship itself is intellectual, the attainment of wisdom, of knowledge about the highest Form. Plato’s theory of love seems, therefore, successful in creating a very special synthesis of rationality and emotion. (Lydia)

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This is a Quiz on wat Classic Fairy Tale I am….lol…don’t laugh…I got it in an email…lol…not my fault….Its Kimberly!

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Style in a Woman

What’s your style?

You scored 45.5% You Are Athletic

You love the outdoors, and style is not necessarily at the top of your mind. For you, clothing and makeup must be utilitarian, and they can't slow you down or perish if they are exposed to a dose of sweat. When it comes to fashion, you often favor body-conscious clothing because it shows off the figure you've achieved, and it won't inhibit movement. Indeed, clothes often look sexier on you because you are so comfortable in your own skin. Your fabrics have to breathe, and your makeup is usually minimal. You generally keep your hair away from your face, and you're one of those women who, when they let their tresses down and put on some lipstick, people really notice.

Style role models: Sandra Bullock, Gabrielle Reese, Venus Williams

You scored 18.2% You Are Classic

Elegance and sophistication are your bywords. Sometimes you are downright glamorous, but your innate fashion sense is drawn to quality and timelessness. You buy items that will always look stylish because, while they may not come from the top designers, they will always reflect current styles. Everything you wear is well made, and you think of yourself as hovering just above the trends. Appropriateness is very important to you because fashion is about poise. For you, hair and makeup depend on the occasion. You are very attuned to what's flattering, and grooming is important -- you don't chew gum in public, have good posture and write thank-you notes quickly. You are, at heart, a traditionalist.

Style role models: Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry, Grace Kelly

You scored 18.2% You Are Romantic

Things aren't worth much to you unless they have some personal meaning or a foothold in the past. You gravitate toward vintage clothing and jewelry. For you, objects in the material world have a past and a spirit that they carry with them. You dress with your heart. When it comes to fashion, you are very sensual and feminine, and how things feel is as important to you as how they look. You are not particularly interested in the style du jour because your reference points are more timeless than that. When you think of trends, you tend to think in terms of century rather than season. You often have a signature color or hairstyle that you are very loyal to, and perhaps known for. You are a dreamer, and you often think of clothing as costume.

Style role models: Winona Ryder, Diane Keaton, Helena Bonham Carter

You scored 9.1% You Are Fashion Forward

Trends are important to you. You are actively engaged in reports from the runway, the subtlest changes in the look of the moment and cultural shifts. It is critical that what you do and what you wear be up-to-the-minute and just ahead of the curve. What you do and wear is what everyone else will be doing and wearing six months from now. This means that your hair, makeup and clothes are constantly changing. Fashion is a large part of your identity, and it will always hold a distinct place in your life. Your style is about status and showing you're in the know. You are very intuitive, and your career is often related to something creative. You could never be seriously involved with anyone who didn't have some appreciation of style.

Style role models: Sarah Jessica Parker, Madonna, Drew Barrymore

You scored 9.1% You Are Natural

Style for you is almost accidental, but you usually have it because you have an eye for simplicity, good design and fine materials. You like comfort, ease and things that are made well. Your makeup and hair are usually understated and do not call attention to themselves. You are someone who will never be upstaged by an outfit; clothing is all about accenting whatever assets you naturally have. You like muted, earthy colors and things to fit a little bigger than your actual size. Fashion is not the first order of business in your life, so you lean toward simple lines and few accessories. You have several favorite items, and they tend to last forever. Much of your wardrobe is like an old, reliable friend.

Style role models: Meg Ryan, Robin Wright Penn, Helen Hunt

You scored 0% You Are Urban Chic

You love all things cyberspace age, anything and everything representative of the new millennium. You believe fashion should shock, makeup should push the envelope and hair should take chances. You like people to react to how you look and live. You are drawn to new fabrics, unique silhouettes, metallics and strong colors. You are spontaneous, creative and always responding to what's new. Trends are not your thing; you are in style, but only in the most out-there way. Style for you is about challenging people and their notions of how things ought to be.

Style role models: Gwen Stefani, L'il Kim, Rachel Leigh Cook

Advice

Every now and then (this means all the time )…. I get phone calls from friends askin for advice….(since Im the expert…lol )….its mostly “there is this girl/guy….I kinda like him/her…but u know…I don’t know…I don’t know if it will work out….wat should I do??”

So I figured I’ll put up this section on relationships…so I can just go…look at this section and u will find the answer…haha..u know so I wont have to repeat myself….

Neway… since Im practical and almost always reasonable…here r the choices to pick from…depends on ur situation and ur level of feelings…(haha….science experiment)

So….u like somebody and then….u decide….how much u like her and how far r u willin to go for her/him…like how much to sacrifice…??...this is especially true if u r different from each other

A -- u like her/him so….u do wat she/he wants to keep her/him happy….this is ur level of feelings r soo high….and u r willin to go along way!

B -- u like her/him but u dont want to change....so tell her/him up front...if she/he doesnt mind ...that’s great….its betta to tell everythin up front….

C -- u like her/him but u dont want to change...so tell her/him... if she/he minds…then its prolly betta to not prolong it.... again even if it wont work out…its betta to be honest!

D -- u like her/him...but don’t like some things about him/her…..so u try change her/him…just like u want her/him to be...good luck with this one….cos face it….its not gonna happen…and that too like some1 for who they r….but still u can always try

E -- u like her/him and u both tell each other wat u r like….and then u both decide to compromise....lil bit this or that...temporary probs right away….but u know wat..its only temporary…..its worth it all the way!!