Comments on: Geeky to the Core

By: Paradise @ last-minute Academic

Paradise @ last-minute Academic — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:44:16 +0000

Just fantastic!

By: Zoë

Zoë — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:15:26 +0000

@ Matthew – Happy to have you around here. Found you on Twitter, so we can start with 140-character conversations : )

By: Matthew Dryden

Matthew Dryden — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:15:36 +0000

Zoe,

I like this entry, specifically the description of the war. I don’t often thing there is a war waging inside of me – but I have written (and dreamed) something in which one of me kills another (specifically it was the writer me killing the self-doubt me).

Your education and experience is awe-inspiring. I would definitely have bet on you as well. Perhaps someday we can converse. I’d love an opportunity to pick at your brain.

Best wishes!
- Matthew.

By: Zoë

Zoë — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:41:21 +0000

Tony,

When you put it that way, makes my dream sound even edgier. I have to say, I don’t know this Wittgenstein philosophy, but now I’m intrigued enough to look into it.

I’ve yet to dream in Fortran IV, perhaps because I’ve no idea what that is…!

By: Tony V.

Tony V. — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:56:03 +0000

Fascinating dream/hallucination!
Not necessarily “Geeky” but rather quite Philosophically “Wittgenstein -ian”. (i.e., private language argument/thought in native language; etc.)
From your cv and other posts, I see that you are fluently multilingual and have immersed yourself regularly in liguistic cultures other than your first-language culture. Apparently, your multilingual brain seems to suffer a bit of a “linguistic identity crisis” in times of forced lapse (fever or other inducement).
Your dream makes a great case for Wittgenstein’s arguments! Get Ye to a Philospher !
Alas, I’m afraid “Geeky” is when you dream in Cobol, Fortran IV, or somesuch bygone code…
Enjoying your blog!

Tony V.

By: Zoë

Zoë — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:28:41 +0000

@ Jean – That fire dream really is curious. I used to keep a dream journal, and I think I’ll try to start that again…lots of useful material there!

By: Bonnie K

Bonnie K — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:12:14 +0000

Nice tight writing with a great surprise in the middle. Bonnie Bonnie K´s last blog post..What a Big Night!: Memoir Monday

By: Jean Gogolin

Jean Gogolin — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:26:57 +0000

Congratulations on being picked! I can see why you were. When I was a little girl I had two recurring dreams. In one I was flying - actually hovering a few feet off the ground - and I could maneuver up, down and sideways. I wa always disappointed to wake up and find out I couldn't do it anymore. In the other dream, I would continually come upon small fires. Nothing dangerous or scary; just embers that would suddenly burst into little conflagrations while I watched. I don't remember being scared, just curious. The mind is a wondrous thing. Jean Gogolin´s last blog post..Revealed: How the Financial Bailout Really Works

By: Denise

Denise — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:41:23 +0000

Congratulations to you on being the first blog to be read and on having such a great blog! I’m thoroughly enjoying it.

As Chuck said, this entry made me laugh! I don’t think I’ve ever hallucinated during illness but hey, there’s always tomorrow and a girl can hope!

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By: Le @ third on the right and cold peas

Le @ third on the right and cold peas — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:16:49 +0000

Well hello Zoe almost neighbour – coming to you from Bris Vegas Ozestralia and part of the Chuck Love You Lots plan …

Off to read more now and will see you each day for the next wee while …

BTW hope things are all better now and the battle debris left behind is causing no further drama le

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