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Feb. 13th, 2014


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I almost want to stay in the Alps.

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With all the work I do with artificial intelligence and robotics, I suppose I have a unique point of view when it comes to the creatures that science fiction seems to produce. But the similarity I've found between most of these books and movies boils down to one question: Can robots feel?

Technology is progressing by leaps and bounds, and yet that question still remains, as it has for decades. I've found myself pondering it, as we draw closer to Valentine's Day, which celebrates love in most all its forms.

Can a robot learn to love? Could we someday progress so far that something mechanical could learn to feel human emotions, as we feel them. Or will they always be subpar, in that respect.

Feb. 10th, 2014


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When I was growing up I never went on what people think of when they say 'vacation'. Siam and I traveled around a lot, but we camped and we trained, like soldiers. Every place we went to was considered a new war zone. When he died, I kept the tradition of traveling around up. And the training, too. I think I convinced myself that not taking a vacation was a way to keep his memory alive.

That's just silly. This vacation I'm on with Motoko has been wonderful so far. It's actually nice to get away from everything with someone you care about and just relax. I'm actually enjoying myself. I might even be sad when we have to come home.

Feb. 3rd, 2014


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Hi, Valarnet.

TW: murder, ota. )

Jan. 18th, 2014


[info]origami_cranes
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[info]origami_cranes
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I've officially resigned from Interpolmy employer. I've been given another opportunity. A much better one.

Jan. 12th, 2014


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I've had the most peculiar dreams these last few days. At first, I passed them off as nothing more than that, but they're persistent. I am starting to wonder more about all this dream talk posted here, and I think I may be experiencing whatever everyone is. As much as I would love another explanation, I'm not sure I'll find one.

Jan. 5th, 2014

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That was the stupidest, most ridiculous dream ever. But it felt real enough where now I'm a bit worried.

These dreams are a thing, right? Does anyone dream they're not human?

Jan. 4th, 2014


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[info]origami_cranes
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2013 sucked.

Dec. 22nd, 2013


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[info]origami_cranes
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Sometimes I think it's time to retire. But then I'd just lose my mind from boredom.

Nov. 6th, 2013


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I just fell asleep in the middle of eating. One minute, sandwich. Next thing I know Luke's crying and it's half an hour later. It's his own fault, if he could figure out sleeping through nights he wouldn't have to wait a couple minutes for food while I pick bread off my face.

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I think I ran out of Halloween candy! Someone want to be my new best friend and share theirs with me?

[Snakeychan]


You've been soooooo quiet. What's new?

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Oh my. In my dreams I was ... really, really close to my best friend. Which is kind of ballsy considering I dream I'm in the early 1950s. Sleeping with a woman probably would've gotten me shot. Sleeping with a black woman would've gotten me shot twice, then lit on fire or something.

I have never been so glad to wake up in 2013.

... Bucky Barnes, you stop grinning, I can tell you are.

Nov. 5th, 2013


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I'm starting to look like I have mange or something. Maybe it's time to just shave my head. I think I recall a certain Commander telling me she'd join me as a show of solidarity. Anyone else want to go bald with me?

Oct. 30th, 2013


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[info]origami_cranes
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And just when I thought I was free of dreams.

Oct. 6th, 2013


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[info]origami_cranes
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My life is surely not so interesting as to require a narrator.

Oct. 5th, 2013


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I remember expressing annoyance the last time that something strange happened and I wasn't included.

The universe has a way of making us regret our words sometimes. This is one of them. I definitely didn't need to have my inner thoughts displayed for all to see. They're popping up off to the side of my head, even while I type this.

I haven't had to backspace once since I can just transcribe.

Sep. 11th, 2013


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Hospital food sucks and Shepard's one of the worst patients I've ever seen. Thank God for Angry Birds, I guess, or I'd be going completely insane.

I don't even want to think about the mileage I've put on my car traveling back and forth between the ranch and the hospital.

Have you had to deal with three flying cats and a squirrel with laser beams that can bench press a horse? Believe me, you don't want to. This week can be over any time now.

[info]origami_cranes
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I had a very long and involved conversation with my employer again. They seem pretty satisfied with my work. They were going to call me back until I talked them into staying. I'm really close to a major breakthrough.

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And one of my dogs just shot me in the ass with a laser. Spectacular.

[info]fortheliving
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[info]fortheliving
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Somewhat annoyed that the recent crisis hasn't afforded me a chance to practice my self-defense skills. The chaos in Orange County seems to leave me alone, passing to either side of me, as if I was a rock in the river.

And I'm not exactly sure that flying animals or telepathy are things I can use as jewelry inspiration.

I've been considering hiring myself out as a plant exterminator. Does anyone need help in this regard? Edited: Strike the 'hiring' part. You don't have to pay me. I just want to stab some crazy plants.

Aug. 29th, 2013


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[info]i_was_a_cop
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Can't believe I'm turning to the damn internet for this

Looking for anyone in the local pd, detectives or anybody involved in a gang or narcotics unit. Can be former or currently employed. Been chasing a lead all the way from New York, figured it's about time I asked for some help.

Name's Ana Lucia.

Aug. 11th, 2013


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[info]means_family
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Oh, thank God for boobs.

[info]origami_cranes
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[info]origami_cranes
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Now, at least, I can get back to work without any odd questions. Or randomly tasting color.

I'd forgotten what it was like to have certain human needs.

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[info]darkmirror
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I am very, very glad to be back in my own body. This was a weird week, and I'm really glad it's over. Today is a nice day to spend sleeping, and tonight, well, I think it might be a good time to hang out on the beach, I think.

Jul. 28th, 2013


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I never was one to really talk to a lot of people, but one thing the Valarnet has helped do is to pull me out of that and make me sit up and take notice of things. Well, the net and Portia. But mostly the net, really, with it's crazy stories and interesting people. Portia is just awesome because she's Portia.

I like this place.

Jul. 13th, 2013


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I took an interesting call this morning from my employer. They've assigned me to local operations for the foreseeable future. I suppose there's enough interest here for longer term investment. I don't really mind. I like the weather.

Jun. 29th, 2013


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Trigger warning for noncon, implied rape. )

I don't know if I can go to work today, I keep throwing up.

Jun. 23rd, 2013


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I spent the better part of a weekend unable to move, and had to spend some time recovering from that. I suppose there's a downside to everything. You do a lot of thinking when that's all you can do. It wasn't really sleep - my mind was still active.

Come to think of it, I don't really sleep anymore. Not in the traditional sense. There are times my mind is less active, and when I'm going through maintainance but it's not traditional sleep. I should implement a sleeping pattern for my own sanity

I still dream, though. It's the strangest sensation. Almost like dreaming while awake.

Jun. 12th, 2013

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Spain was so pretty. I'm glad we went, even if I didn't want to go at first.

Jun. 6th, 2013


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Anyone ever dream that they are something that's not human? Like a mythological creature? I had a really awesome dream and my boyfriend and my brother, Klaus, were involved, but it got really weird when I turned out not to be exactly human.... At least I know I could rock a flapper dress if I wanted to.

[Private to Stefan]
We need to talk about my dream. It was really weird. And Klaus was not....very nice.

May. 26th, 2013


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[info]getstheircoffee
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It's entirely possible that I'm single .. again.

So who wants to go drink?

May. 17th, 2013


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That's one benefit to a cybernetic brain. Backups when you get shot.


Now my dreams turn to conspiracies.

[Mayuri]


I need to talk to you.

May. 15th, 2013

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I hate all of this, and I want it to go away now. I don't want these dreams or these powers, and I sure as heck don't want to live in Orange County anymore. I can't even. . . there just aren't words for how upset I am right now, how sick I feel. That was the worst experience of my life, and I never want to have one that comes close to it again.
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While I am trying to keep this as low-key as possible... Let's just say that I've recently acquired a theater and it is my intention to make it a hub of activity once the renovations are complete.

To those looking for a job in the theater, I implore you to contact me. I apologize in advance for any delay in my response, since I am still getting the hang of all of this.
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[info]herwaltz
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Once again I find myself in need of a place to stay... At least for a little bit. I don't normally beg like this, but. Circumstances as they are...

Who'd be willing to help a girl out, hm? Nevermind this little room mate curse I seem to have. Maybe I should just pay for my own place...

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[info]fallsinplace
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Thank God I don't have to go to work this week. I'm going to do nothing but sleep and bathe for the next three days. If anyone needs me, I'll probably be scrubbing under my nails.

Private to Turin
Except I owe you a drink, still. How's tomorrow work?

Private to Alex Summers
How are you doing? That was a hell of a light show.

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[info]the_commander
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I may have dyed my hair again. Don't tell my wife.

May. 14th, 2013


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[info]purelyempathic
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To those I inadvertently offended:

Cut for discussion of violence/nonconsensual acts )

I have since become aware that there is a colloquial definition for the term, which does in retrospect make the police use of that word quite offensive. I can adapt my own usage, and will, when discussing the subject in a colloquial way. I had no intention of offending anyone, and regret that I did. I never try to be deliberately cruel.

This is why I prefer dogs.

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So, I started a new job last week. And it's great and all, this isn't really about the job anyway.

But I wear suits. And, you know, I have a few different ones, so I don't look like a slob all the time. And today when I got home I realized that I was wearing a suit and tie identical to the ones I died in my dreams? And, you know, subsequently was wearing when I woke up again in my dreams.

My real suit is less blood stained though.

Thank God.

Anyway. Does this happen to people a lot? Like, subconsciously you just put these outfits together without even realizing it?

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[Locked from Murphy MacManus]


[info]dansemacabre
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How do you know if you're gay? I mean, not all the way, this person still likes girls, but he might have fooled around with a guy and really liked it.

It's for a friend.

May. 13th, 2013


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Some close friends of mine happened to have their first baby yesterday. That's right, on Mother's Day. I'll leave the official announcing to them, but I am now an honorary uncle. Feels fitting.

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A series of pictures gets uploaded to Wade's wall on accident. They include:

Pinkie Pie playing X-box
Pinkie Pie singing
Wade pulling the sheets off of Pinkie in bed
Wade and a Monkey playing chess
Wade losing to the monkey
Wade and the monkey lugging a torpedo
Wade running away from Monkey standing on the torpedo
Torpedo exploding
Up close to an Oliphaunt
Wade on top of the Oliphaunt
Wade shooting orcs from the Oliphaunt.
Wade on the Oliphaunt at Taco Bell
Wade and the Oliphaunt in front of Disney Land
Wade and the Oliphaunt at the ocean
Wade mooning the camera.
Wade and the Oliphaunt on the road.
Wade and the Oliphaunt in front of Reno's 'biggest little city' sign.
Wade and the Oliphaunt at a wedding chapel.
Wade and the Oliphaunt at Lake Tahoe
Wade and the Oliphaunt confronting some Gangsters
Wade loading the Oliphaunt up with a large stockpile of weapons.
Wade and the Oliphaunt on the Road again.
Wade and the Oliphaunt approaching Los Angels
Wade and the Oliphaunt getting pulled over
Wade getting beat up by LAPD
Wade strapping rocket launchers to the Oliphaunt's tusks.
Wade and the Oliphaunt charging into Easterlings, rocket launchers firing.

May. 12th, 2013


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[info]laniidae
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I really wish people would tag their NSFW Tumblr posts that way. I almost traumatized Daddy with gay porn today.

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[info]flipstheswitch
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I joined this network a couple of days ago. I'm still not sure it was the greatest idea. I do see some familiar faces. I'm not sure that's a good thing either.

What are we supposed to do on this thing?

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[info]stormoflove
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You know, it's really weird that America has Mother's Day as today, because I'm pretty sure I already did this once this year.

May. 9th, 2013


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Getting shot sucks. At least it wont take long to heal. Stupid teenaged reflexes. Who robs restaurants anyway, anymore? Don't robbers have more style? Or is there no pride at all? Meh.

Being shot in this life really trumps the memory of being shot in a dream. In a bad way.

Also, hospital food and television programming sucks. I think they want to encourage people to get better by sheer will alone, just to get away from it.

May. 8th, 2013


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I wonder if I shouldn't go see a therapist for my dreams. I mean, I wouldn't have to tell them about how they're ... too real, right? and how I have the box and I swear it's calling to me
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I can't shake this feeling that something terrible is going to happen. I just wake up crying, and I know. Everything's fucked.

May. 7th, 2013


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So I totally had a Ben & Jerry threesome last night, and did not even regret it in the morning. I guess there is an upside after all.

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There's no water in my apartment. No notice. No warning. Nothing. Apparently they're doing 'work' on the pipes and things got fucked up.

So no water for like a couple of days.

Guess I'm eating out and being dirty for a week.

Ain't people supposed to warn about this shit?