Ask post: Dreams vs. Reality

There was a period in my life when I was really stressed out from work (one FT job and a second PT job) that lasted about three months.

I would relish sleep, but I loved my dreams more and deeply regretted having to wake up.

I don't have such vivid dreams any longer and miss them greatly, like lost friends I'll never see again.

If you like writing, consider keeping a small notebook and pen close to your bedside, and... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by Mr. Six at 8:57 AM on June 12, 2006

I suggest you consider this a sort of carrot on a stick. Your life is currently rather mundane, but the part of you that does not accept this as a true reflection of yourself and your identity is acting out, entertaining and amusing itself, and basically acting as a beacon to draw you toward the more vivid and wonderful life you feel you deserve.

People will shoot this down and merely speculate whether you should attribute them to medication you're taking (or medication... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by hermitosis at 9:03 AM on June 12, 2006

MeFi post: It's not too late!

If you don't give a shit, why are you giving a shit about those who do?
posted to MetaFilter by InnocentBystander at 10:46 AM on May 17, 2006

Awww... the balls look so sad behind that fence.

*bump*
posted to MetaFilter by wfrgms at 11:40 AM on May 17, 2006

MeFi post: Begging The Question

From Wikipedia:

More recently, to beg the question has been used by some as a synonym for "to raise the question", or to indicate that "the question really ought to be addressed". For example, "This year's budget deficit is half a trillion dollars. This begs the question: how are we ever going to balance the budget?" This usage is often criticized by proponents of the traditional meaning, but has nonetheless come into sufficiently... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by strangeguitars at 12:36 AM on February 9, 2008

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