What gives your life meaning?
Soviestan
06-03-2008, 22:40
I know in the evolution thread a few people mentioned that you have to make your own meaning of life as it were. So I ask, what gives you meaning to your life? Is it family, friends, lovers, faith? Perhaps simply the hope that tommorrow will be better than today? So what is it?
I don't precisely know if my life has a meaning, being as it is not some poem to be interpreted. However, I think I am enjoying it, so it doesn't necessarily matter.
Sparkelle
06-03-2008, 22:47
Does life need a meaning? I just try to enjoy it.
Yes but doing certain things makes you feel alive! What are your passions?
Mad hatters in jeans
06-03-2008, 22:48
Hating the world.
And then posting my complaints on NSG.:)
In reality, the hope that next year will be better than this one is already. I really hope it will be.
Philosopy
06-03-2008, 22:48
Does life need a meaning? I just try to enjoy it.
Cannot think of a name
06-03-2008, 22:53
I might leave things better than I found them, and the possibility I might create something that people I haven't met enjoy.
Divine Imaginary Fluff
06-03-2008, 22:55
Me. More precisely, my mind.
Kryozerkia
06-03-2008, 22:57
Being able to just enjoy life.
Music, reading, writing, the arts give my life meaning. Simple things.
Carnivorous Lickers
06-03-2008, 22:58
A great,healthy,happy family.
My kids are thriving,well adjusted and happy with what they are doing in school,sports,socially- that gives my life meaning.
[NS]RhynoDD
06-03-2008, 23:02
Spam.
Jericho12
06-03-2008, 23:04
I like to get naked
I like to get naked
RhynoDD;13506595']A noble purpose. Are you a hot girl?
This new crowd is interesting....
[NS]RhynoDD
06-03-2008, 23:08
I like to get naked
A noble purpose. Are you a hot girl?
Being able to just enjoy life.
Music, reading, writing, the arts give my life meaning. Simple things.
Same; Affection. Friends. Music. It's all good. :)
Sanmartin
06-03-2008, 23:18
Knowing that I'm not taking a dirt nap.
Johnny B Goode
06-03-2008, 23:19
The simple things, listening to good music in particular.
Cabra West
06-03-2008, 23:21
I know in the evolution thread a few people mentioned that you have to make your own meaning of life as it were. So I ask, what gives you meaning to your life? Is it family, friends, lovers, faith? Perhaps simply the hope that tommorrow will be better than today? So what is it?
Why would it need any meaning? :confused:
Ultimately nothing really has a meaning. If you want your life to have a meaning, give it one, but it'll be subjective.
Mad hatters in jeans
06-03-2008, 23:23
Why would it need any meaning? :confused:
because otherwise your collection of dust, blood and water will have no purpose in life. (appeals to consequences).
And also to start a general conversation in what you like or dislike about life.
About as open a topic as you can get.
I like to read the bible, then burn it and praise the LAWD!
Kryozerkia
06-03-2008, 23:26
Knowing that I'm not taking a dirt nap.
Nothing wrong with a temporary one as long as you've got a Resurrection Shrine nearby...
Pure Metal
06-03-2008, 23:26
basically my family
Great Brit land
06-03-2008, 23:31
offending religious people
Cabra West
06-03-2008, 23:31
because otherwise your collection of dust, blood and water will have no purpose in life. (appeals to consequences).
And also to start a general conversation in what you like or dislike about life.
About as open a topic as you can get.
I like to read the bible, then burn it and praise the LAWD!
But I am a collections of dust, blood and water... same as anyone else.
I like tea, cats, books, purple and pancakes with treacle for breakfast.
Does that help?
Mad hatters in jeans
06-03-2008, 23:35
But I am a collections of dust, blood and water... same as anyone else.
I like tea, cats, books, purple and pancakes with treacle for breakfast.
Does that help?
help what? me? well if i ever need to know what you like then i suppose it does.
You i take it you've never had a
Purple cat eating a pancake with treacle on a book for breakfast then?
Cabra West
06-03-2008, 23:41
help what? me? well if i ever need to know what you like then i suppose it does.
You i take it you've never had a
Purple cat eating a pancake with treacle on a book for breakfast then?
Not on this level of consciousness, no... have you?
Mad hatters in jeans
06-03-2008, 23:44
Not on this level of consciousness, no... have you?
well i see them all the time, but i don't know if they're really there.
Kind of like the wind, you know it's there but you only see it when you see other things moving.(if you see what i mean)
H N Fiddlebottoms VIII
06-03-2008, 23:51
My purpose is sensory perception: to absorb as many tastes, sights, sounds and smells as the world has to offer.
Sanmartin
07-03-2008, 00:05
I am motivated by vagina, but I have to be careful...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v107/TheManWithThePlasticMag/m4.jpg
Tmutarakhan
07-03-2008, 00:06
In reality, the hope that next year will be better than this one is already. I really hope it will be.
It is really awful to have to be looking forward to "next year" already this early in the calendar of this year. I had hopes that 2008 would be an improvement over 2007, but the events of January and February have already made 2008 the worst year of my life, and left me very little to grab onto as a reason to continue.
PelecanusQuicks
07-03-2008, 00:08
My children and their accomplishments give my life meaning. :)
Sel Appa
07-03-2008, 00:09
Helping others and helping propagate the species to become better and better.
I know in the evolution thread a few people mentioned that you have to make your own meaning of life as it were. So I ask, what gives you meaning to your life? Is it family, friends, lovers, faith? Perhaps simply the hope that tommorrow will be better than today? So what is it?
I don't see how life has to have a meaning, but I guess my family and friends.
It changes daily... sometimes it's a good meal, a productive day, a good, energetic kendo practice, wind on a sunny day, fresh snow, a good time with friends, learning something new, finishing an excellent book, writing something deep and meaningful, that one song that gets you through the day... the list goes on and on.
Call to power
07-03-2008, 00:17
considering pussy has already been mentioned drunken goings on at the pub is groovy
plus a few beings are rather fond of me, I know the goldfish would be heartbroken
January and February have already made 2008 the worst year of my life, and left me very little to grab onto as a reason to continue.
what about the glory of being a failure :fluffle:
Love. :)
well it does make the world go round...but can you spread it around?
Ladamesansmerci
07-03-2008, 00:18
Love. :)
They know who they are.
Lunatic Goofballs
07-03-2008, 00:19
My purpose is sensory perception: to absorb as many tastes, sights, sounds and smells as the world has to offer.
I approve. *nod*
Troglobites
07-03-2008, 01:01
That it has an end.
Vectrova
07-03-2008, 01:09
If you think you have meaning, you do. Otherwise, not.
Tmutarakhan
07-03-2008, 01:13
what about the glory of being a failure :fluffle:
I've had about enough of that type of glory.
well it does make the world go round...but can you spread it around?
No. The one I love is not speaking to me anymore, and probably never will again.
The Parkus Empire
07-03-2008, 01:18
Nothing.
Nanatsu no Tsuki
07-03-2008, 01:22
I know in the evolution thread a few people mentioned that you have to make your own meaning of life as it were. So I ask, what gives you meaning to your life? Is it family, friends, lovers, faith? Perhaps simply the hope that tommorrow will be better than today? So what is it?
This has so many answers. But to go simple, family, lovers, friends and the satisfaction of doing a great job are a few of the things that give meaning to my life.
This has so many answers. But to go simple, family, lovers, friends and the satisfaction of doing a great job are a few of the things that give meaning to my life.
And surprise :fluffle:'s
;)
*:fluffle:'s Nanatsu*
The Parkus Empire
07-03-2008, 01:27
If you think you have meaning, you do.
Perhaps effectively for your feelings; certainly not technically.
Otherwise, not.
Not, then.
Nanatsu no Tsuki
07-03-2008, 01:40
And surprise :fluffle:'s
;)
*:fluffle:'s Nanatsu*
You... meanie, hard headed, fluffle bank! You chase me!!!!!:headbang:
Wales - Cymru
07-03-2008, 02:13
To me it's my girlfriend, family & friends and the possibility of something good on TV tomorrow (but alas, tomorrow never comes).
Nanatsu no Tsuki
07-03-2008, 02:14
To me it's my girlfriend, family & friends and the possibility of something good on TV tomorrow (but alas, tomorrow never comes).
Hey, yeah, I didn´t put TV as one of the things that makes me happy. But it is.:D
What gives my life meaning?
PAIN
Yours and mine.
Lunatic Goofballs
07-03-2008, 05:23
Entertainment. Yours. Mine.
My purpose in life is to entertain and be entertained. If you aren't an audience member, then you are a prop. :)
Entertainment. Yours. Mine.
My purpose in life is to entertain and be entertained. If you aren't an audience member, then you are a prop. :)
That has sort of become my philosophy.
I mean... even if I fail, it's either funny in itself(which would be success I guess), or makes for a good story. :p
Relationships, books and writing would be the Big Three of my life. I wouldn't say they give my life meaning exactly--they bring me joy, they make me glad to be here, etc. I don't think my life has any inherent meaning. I just think existence is preferable to the alternative of... absolutely nothing (and there have been plenty of times I thought the opposite).
Straughn
07-03-2008, 06:53
I know in the evolution thread a few people mentioned that you have to make your own meaning of life as it were. So I ask, what gives you meaning to your life? Is it family, friends, lovers, faith? Perhaps simply the hope that tommorrow will be better than today? So what is it?
Self-improvement (masturbatory)/self-destruction ....
learning and fulfilling intellectual/spiritual/psychological pursuits ....
playing with weasels ....
a few other things ....
a never ending list of things to do as well.
My life gets meaning from music and the people I love. Which, a lot of the time, are really connected.
Oh, and enjoying a good beer on the beach is another one. Which I shall be doing some time Friday afternoon, until possibly Wednesday. It shall be glorious.
[NS]RhynoDD
07-03-2008, 07:59
This new crowd is interesting....
We've yet to hear the answer...
Der Teutoniker
07-03-2008, 08:07
I know in the evolution thread a few people mentioned that you have to make your own meaning of life as it were. So I ask, what gives you meaning to your life? Is it family, friends, lovers, faith? Perhaps simply the hope that tommorrow will be better than today? So what is it?
My Christian Faith.
Phillipians 1:21 seems decidedlly applicable in this case.
[NS]RhynoDD
07-03-2008, 08:11
What gives my life meaning?
PAIN
Yours and mine.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a85/doomlitsky/emo_lawn_tshirt.jpg
Straughn
07-03-2008, 08:20
My Christian Faith.
Phillipians 1:21 seems decidedlly applicable in this case.
As does Judges 1:17-19.
http://www.thebricktestament.com/judges/iron_chariots/jg01_19a.html
http://www.thebricktestament.com/judges/iron_chariots/jg01_19b.html
http://www.thebricktestament.com/judges/iron_chariots/jg01_19c.html
also, for consideration ...
http://bible.cc/malachi/2-3.htm
New American Standard Bible
"Behold, I am going to rebuke your offspring, and I will spread refuse on your faces, the refuse of your feasts; and you will be taken away with it."
King James Bible
"Behold, I will corrupt your seed, and spread dung upon your faces, even the dung of your solemn feasts; and one shall take you away with it."
Love if anyone's ever seen it. If anything, there is much meaning to be gleaned from understanding the mentality of anyone worshipping anything like this.
Geniasis
07-03-2008, 08:27
I'm a Christian myself, so I guess a big part of it would be trying to emulate Christ and live a life reflecting His morals. Apart from that, I'd like to generally be a good person and a good neighbor and have some positive impact on the lives of people around me.
But on a less altruistic note, I also want to get myself into the History books so that I won't be forgotten by the world in my death.
So I ask, what gives you meaning to your life?
The only reason I haven't killed myself is because it is cowardly not to stand up to the challenges life offers.
As it is, I get by with a little help from my friends. :p
Like that pesky gravity! And reason! And mental stability! Curses oh vexes! :p
Just remember, in the end, gravity always wins...
...always.
Edit: Yay, timewarp! :p
Straughn
07-03-2008, 09:06
The only reason I haven't killed myself is because it is cowardly not to stand up to the challenges life offers.
Like that pesky gravity! And reason! And mental stability! Curses oh vexes! :p
Industrial development. There's nothing that can get me out of bed in the morning more effectively than a forest of tower cranes building some kind of massive project for the good of the Motherland.
I know in the evolution thread a few people mentioned that you have to make your own meaning of life as it were. So I ask, what gives you meaning to your life? Is it family, friends, lovers, faith? Perhaps simply the hope that tommorrow will be better than today? So what is it?
I don't think my life has a meaning. I just try to make my short stay here as pleasant as possible to me and others. Mainly because it feels better than the alternative.
I like to get naked
You succeeded where many have failed, nice first post.
I know in the evolution thread a few people mentioned that you have to make your own meaning of life as it were. So I ask, what gives you meaning to your life? Is it family, friends, lovers, faith? Perhaps simply the hope that tommorrow will be better than today? So what is it?ME! =D
Attempting to do a bit to better the human race and putting a carpet bomb along the entire length of as_Bridge in World in Conflict.
offending religious people
Winner.
Rejistania
07-03-2008, 13:17
The beauty of the world, things which fascinate me, gaining knowledge, my rfiends and family, philosophy... I guess I could continue this list some more.
Rambhutan
07-03-2008, 13:27
Cheese mainly - I am surprised no-one else has mentioned it.
Love. :)
They know who they are.
*waves*
Love you too. :fluffle:
Entertainment. Yours. Mine.
My purpose in life is to entertain and be entertained. If you aren't an audience member, then you are a prop. :)
*ponders how I could be used as a prop*
*both enjoys and is afraid of the possibilities*
Cheese mainly - I am surprised no-one else has mentioned it.Maybe because cheese is evil?
Rambhutan
07-03-2008, 13:41
Maybe because cheese is evil?
Heresy!
Heresy!Counterreformation!
Rambhutan
07-03-2008, 13:48
Counterreformation!
No one expects the Spanish Manchego...
Nanatsu no Tsuki
07-03-2008, 13:52
No one expects the Spanish Manchego...
Manchego? Where?!
Rambhutan
07-03-2008, 14:03
Manchego? Where?!
Its behind you.
Lyssaelude
07-03-2008, 14:14
I know in the evolution thread a few people mentioned that you have to make your own meaning of life as it were. So I ask, what gives you meaning to your life? Is it family, friends, lovers, faith? Perhaps simply the hope that tommorrow will be better than today? So what is it?
I don't know the meaning of my life. I'm only fourteen though so I have a lot of time left to think about it (over two billion seconds!)
The blessed Chris
07-03-2008, 14:47
Today, my life is defined by the mother of all hangovers. In a less blurred, vague and more considered mood, I'd provide you all with a pretentious diatribe concerning Romantic beauty immanent and nature, ambition to excel and all that. Right now I just want a fry up really.
But really, I would love to have some Manchego right now, chorizo Cantímpalo and wine.
Your wish is my command...
http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/743/58506.JPGhttp://casaoliver.com/images/products/charcuterie/em-1030.jpghttp://www.lund.irf.se/workshop/images/wine.jpg
:D
Nanatsu no Tsuki
07-03-2008, 16:55
Its behind you.
:eek:
Oh noessss!!!
But really, I would love to have some Manchego right now, chorizo Cantímpalo and wine.
Nanatsu no Tsuki
07-03-2008, 17:05
Your wish is my command...
http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/743/58506.JPGhttp://casaoliver.com/images/products/charcuterie/em-1030.jpghttp://www.lund.irf.se/workshop/images/wine.jpg
:D
AAAAAAARRRRRRIIIIIIIIIGAAAAAAAAAATOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUU GOOOOOOOOOOOZZZZZZZZZZAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU U!!!!!
ARIGATOU GOZAIMASU!!!!!
Usted es la bienvenida.
¿Más, Cómo le hacen como el hecho que la botella de vino contiene tanto vinos rojos como blancos?
[NS]RhynoDD
07-03-2008, 17:18
Your wish is my command...
http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/743/58506.JPGhttp://casaoliver.com/images/products/charcuterie/em-1030.jpghttp://www.lund.irf.se/workshop/images/wine.jpg
:D
Now look who's takin' it up the butt because someone said so. Do jumping jacks.
Nanatsu no Tsuki
07-03-2008, 17:20
Usted es la bienvenida.
¿Más, Cómo le hacen como el hecho que la botella de vino contiene tanto vinos rojos como blancos?
Ala, tan caballeroso.:)
En el caso de los vinos, el vino tinto (rojo) es perfecto para las cenas con carnes de res o cochinillo. Va perfecto con el queso y los embutidos. A mi mader le gusta saltear el Cantímpalo en vino tinto. Los vinos blancos son buenos para comer con carnes de aves y pescado. Y mejor cuando se sirve frío. El tinto es bueno a temperatura ambiente.
Nanatsu no Tsuki
07-03-2008, 17:21
LOL
Maybe if Nanatsu says to do so...
:p
Joder, y qué coños es ésto?
La española con club de fans?
A ver, brincad los dos!!:D
RhynoDD;13508460']Now look who's takin' it up the butt because someone said so. Do jumping jacks.
LOL
Maybe if Nanatsu says to do so...
:p
[NS]RhynoDD
07-03-2008, 17:33
LOL
Maybe if Nanatsu says to do so...
:p
Practice safe sex.
Make sure Nanatsu wears a condom.
Kirchensittenbach
07-03-2008, 17:42
What gives My life meaning?
well, when i put on the uniform and go to work, its being that trusted law enforcer that the good people can count on to protect them, and the bad people can count on my arresting them - being a noble crime-fighter give my job life meaning
but in general, just enjoying music, art and other practical yet simplistic hobbies, kind of like Kryozerkia mentioned he likes
Nanatsu no Tsuki
07-03-2008, 17:42
RhynoDD;13508496']Practice safe sex.
Make sure Nanatsu wears a condom.
o.O
*slaps RhynoDD again*
Este gringo no aprende, joder.
Joder, y qué coños es ésto?
La española con club de fans?
A ver, brincad los dos!!:D
My translator failed on this one...
To fuck, and what coños is ésto?
The Spaniard with fans' club?
To seeing, skip the two!!
:confused:
Nanatsu no Tsuki
07-03-2008, 17:50
Of two apparently...
*does jumping jacks*
:D
Fan club of one certainly, me...
:D
Ala, tan caballeroso.:)
En el caso de los vinos, el vino tinto (rojo) es perfecto para las cenas con carnes de res o cochinillo. Va perfecto con el queso y los embutidos. A mi mader le gusta saltear el Cantímpalo en vino tinto. Los vinos blancos son buenos para comer con carnes de aves y pescado. Y mejor cuando se sirve frío. El tinto es bueno a temperatura ambiente.
:D
Nanatsu no Tsuki
07-03-2008, 17:53
My translator failed on this one...
:confused:
Translation:
Damn, what the fuck is this?
The Spaniard has a fan-club?
Jump you two!
Translation:
Damn, what the fuck is this?
The Spaniard has a fan-club?
Jump you two!
Of two apparently...
*does jumping jacks*
:D
Fan club of one certainly, me...
North Erusea
08-03-2008, 01:15
Blackwater gives me meaning. They GET TO BLOW STUFF UP AND GET PAID FOR IT!!!
[NS]RhynoDD
08-03-2008, 01:20
Translation:
Damn, what the fuck is this?
The Spaniard has a fan-club?
Jump you two!
Send me naked pictures first.
Nanatsu no Tsuki
08-03-2008, 03:12
RhynoDD;13509762']Send me naked pictures first.
*sighs*
What the fuck do you take me for, a-hole? You´re starting to irritate me.
What gives my life meaning?... hmm....
some girl I know..
Straughn
08-03-2008, 06:21
ME! =D
Not fiddling on the beach at dusk, to a fever pitch, and then feasting ravenously?
o.9
The Parkus Empire
08-03-2008, 06:37
Heresy!
I do not believe in cheese.
Straughn
08-03-2008, 06:53
I do not believe in cheese.
...but cheese believes in you!
The greatest trick ever performed was convincing the public that cheese was just a figment of ... oh never mind.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4034787.stm
Amor Pulchritudo
08-03-2008, 07:35
I try to make my life mean something, but I suppose those "things" that give my life meaning are: love (for my fiance and my family) & creativity.
Straughn
08-03-2008, 07:48
I try to make my life mean something, but I suppose those "things" that give my life meaning are: love (for my fiance and my family) & creativity.
Fiance?
Congratulations! :)
I know in the evolution thread a few people mentioned that you have to make your own meaning of life as it were. So I ask, what gives you meaning to your life? Is it family, friends, lovers, faith? Perhaps simply the hope that tommorrow will be better than today? So what is it?
Helping people. I try to help people however I can, and whenever I succeed I always feel really good about life.
Amor Pulchritudo
08-03-2008, 09:55
Fiance?
Congratulations! :)
Thanks.
It's Rotovia. :)
creating and exploring.
to as much extent as meaning and life have any relationship to each other at all.
i've never understood this concept of life having meaning or needing to.
the meaning of life is life. what in principal it creates opportunity for, which as disembodied spirits we might not otherwise have.
cuddles are nice, and at time when i haven't had them i've wished i did and known wishing i did. and yet. the happiest times in my life have been those when i have been utterly and completely alone, and thus not destracted from savouring the fullness of every creative and exploratory experience.
alone of physical companions, and yet, so it feels and seems, never without unseen alies and even loving, if totally alien friends.
=^^=
.../\...
Straughn
09-03-2008, 01:30
Thanks.
It's Rotovia. :)
Well, you'd hinted as much before, what with the pix and all ...
Woulda been kinda weird if it weren't him, really :p
Nanatsu no Tsuki
10-03-2008, 20:53
RhynoDD;13516024']A hot (possibly Asian) girl.
Hot, perhaps.:p Asian, nope. I'm Spanish. Study some geography.;)
[NS]RhynoDD
10-03-2008, 20:54
*sighs*
What the fuck do you take me for, a-hole? You´re starting to irritate me.
A hot (possibly Asian) girl.
Straughn
11-03-2008, 07:56
Hot, perhaps.:p Asian, nope. I'm Spanish. Study some geography.;)
I think i know how that conclusion came around ... :p
Nanatsu no Tsuki
11-03-2008, 13:36
I think i know how that conclusion came around ... :p
Well, I know I'm a fan of all things Japanese (and Asia has many other countries beside Japan), but that doesn't automatically make me Asian.:rolleyes:
Big Jim P
11-03-2008, 13:41
I give my life meaning.
Peepelonia
11-03-2008, 13:52
Heh what is the meaning of meaning?
Rambhutan
11-03-2008, 13:55
I give my life meaning.
Damn it, I almost achieved enlightenment pondering the zen like "I five my life meaning" then you go and change it.
Nanatsu no Tsuki
11-03-2008, 13:56
Heh what is the meaning of meaning?
Here you go.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meaning
Peepelonia
11-03-2008, 13:59
Here you go.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meaning
Umm okay then what is the meaning of meaning in the context of what gives your life meaning?
Kamsaki-Myu
11-03-2008, 14:00
Here you go.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meaning
The most concise of those is the "Relation between ontology and truth". A rather nice definition, if you ask me.
Kamsaki-Myu
11-03-2008, 14:01
Umm okay then what is the meaning of meaning in the context of what gives your life meaning?
It's the ontology of your life; in other words, the answer to the question "What are you?"
Nanatsu no Tsuki
11-03-2008, 14:04
Umm okay then what is the meaning of meaning in the context of what gives your life meaning?
I think Kamsaki surmized it very well.;)
Big Jim P
11-03-2008, 14:12
Damn it, I almost achieved enlightenment pondering the zen like "I five my life meaning" then you go and change it.
I am sorry, but I give no enlightenment for free.
It'll cost you dollars. About five ought to do.:D
Nanatsu no Tsuki
11-03-2008, 14:13
I am sorry, but I give no enlightenment for free.
It'll cost you dollars. About five ought to do.:D
You're Captain Capitalism epitomized.:D
Big Jim P
11-03-2008, 14:16
You're Captain Capitalism epitomized.:D
Well, the market for the religious cheating of little old ladies out of their social security checks is saturated, so I have to peddle enlightenment here.
Sad, I know.
Peepelonia
11-03-2008, 14:17
It's the ontology of your life; in other words, the answer to the question "What are you?"
Heh really? So what should give all meaning is being human.
I was thinking along a slighty differant way though, and on the surface my question may have looked silly(and it was thusly intended) it serves a due role.
Meaning, or purpose? Do they mean the same thing? Which one does the OP want?
Nanatsu no Tsuki
11-03-2008, 14:19
Well, the market for the religious cheating of little old ladies out of their social security checks is saturated, so I have to peddle enlightenment here.
Sad, I know.
:D
Can I do your PR?:p
Did anyone say tacos yet?
Tacos!
Kamsaki-Myu
11-03-2008, 17:25
Heh really? So what should give all meaning is being human.
If being human is an important part of what you are then yeah; being human will itself give you quite a lot of the meaning you search for. But like everything, our humanity is only part of what we are. We are each a particular kind of human (and I mean that on an individual level; nothing to do with race or class or anything) with traits and qualities of our own. And each of our traits adds a new level of meaning to what it means to be. Admittedly we don't give them all equal importance, but that's simply to compact our meaning into an easy-to-handle bundle of concepts.
It's not just how we see ourselves, either. We are also different things to different people; for instance, I'm that weird mystic socialist on NSG to you guys, and some degree of the meaning of my life comes from that as well. I am a brother, a son, a friend, a student, a peer, a mentor, a philosopher, a collegue, a chorister, a teammate, a cyclist, a protestor and any number of other social identities I satisfy in my interaction with other people, and in each context, there is some meaning to my existence independent of my physical form.
Sometimes it's hard to see why meaning is so difficult to acquire. It's because we live in an abundance of it, and don't really appreciate that we need to gain an awful lot of it in order to notice any difference.
[NS]RhynoDD
11-03-2008, 17:35
Hot, perhaps.:p Asian, nope. I'm Spanish. Study some geography.;)
That was the other option. I was going by your SN. Anyways, Spanish is just as good, as I have never understood the obsession with Asian girls.
The Parkus Empire
11-03-2008, 17:39
If being human is an important part of what you are then yeah; being human will itself give you quite a lot of the meaning you search for. But like everything, our humanity is only part of what we are. We are each a particular kind of human (and I mean that on an individual level; nothing to do with race or class or anything) with traits and qualities of our own. And each of our traits adds a new level of meaning to what it means to be. Admittedly we don't give them all equal importance, but that's simply to compact our meaning into an easy-to-handle bundle of concepts.
It's not just how we see ourselves, either. We are also different things to different people; for instance, I'm that weird mystic socialist on NSG to you guys, and some degree of the meaning of my life comes from that as well. I am a brother, a son, a friend, a student, a peer, a mentor, a philosopher, a collegue, a chorister, a teammate, a cyclist, a protestor and any number of other social identities I satisfy in my interaction with other people, and in each context, there is some meaning to my existence independent of my physical form.
Sometimes it's hard to see why meaning is so difficult to acquire. It's because we live in an abundance of it, and don't really appreciate that we need to gain an awful lot of it in order to notice any difference.
“Two hours of lose philosophizing will never tilt the scale against the worth of one sound belch."
-Nisbet, Cugel's Saga, book three of the Dying Earth series.
Kilobugya
11-03-2008, 17:42
« Man can find meaning in life, short and perilous as it is, only through devoting himself to society. », Albert Einstein, Why socialism ? (http://www.huppi.com/kangaroo/Einstein.htm)
Skgorria
11-03-2008, 17:43
Transformers or maybe Coke
Nanatsu no Tsuki
11-03-2008, 17:47
RhynoDD;13518398']That was the other option. I was going by your SN. Anyways, Spanish is just as good, as I have never understood the obsession with Asian girls.
Well, I understand that. My SN 7つの衛星 (Nanatsu no Tsuki- Seven Moons) is Japanese. But it's funny nevertheless because I have established in countless ocassions in several threads (in which you have participated too) that I'm Spanish.:p
Well, I understand that. My SN 7つの衛星 (Nanatsu no Tsuki- Seven Moons) is Japanese. But it's funny nevertheless because I have established in countless ocassions in several threads (in which you have participated too) that I'm Spanish.:p
Not to mention this:
Location: Oviedo, Principado de Asturias, Spain
Nanatsu no Tsuki
11-03-2008, 19:17
Not to mention this:
Así ye!:)
[NS]RhynoDD
11-03-2008, 20:32
Well, I understand that. My SN 7つの衛星 (Nanatsu no Tsuki- Seven Moons) is Japanese. But it's funny nevertheless because I have established in countless ocassions in several threads (in which you have participated too) that I'm Spanish.:p
Must have missed that. You could be Asian/Spaniard mix? I dunno.
Incidentally, that would be hot. Asian/Spaniard I mean.
Nanatsu no Tsuki
11-03-2008, 20:38
RhynoDD;13518831']Must have missed that. You could be Asian/Spaniard mix? I dunno.
Incidentally, that would be hot. Asian/Spaniard I mean.
Nope, I'm Spanish 100%. Well, I know that my dad's grandmother's family came from Germany, but the family's been in Spain for the past 150-200 years more or less, so I assume that makes me Spanish through and through.:p
RhynoDD;13518831']Must have missed that. You could be Asian/Spaniard mix? I dunno.
Incidentally, that would be hot. Asian/Spaniard I mean.
*goes and finds an asian for Nanatsu to 'mix' with*
http://www.kineda.com/idols/harumi_nemoto/harumi_nemoto.jpg
:D
Nanatsu no Tsuki
11-03-2008, 20:44
*goes and finds an asian for Nanatsu to 'mix' with*
http://www.kineda.com/idols/harumi_nemoto/harumi_nemoto.jpg
:D
No need to mix, here you go.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/olgavelez/Fiestuki%20Halloween%202005/30-10-2005-07.jpg
That's me on Halloween 2007.:D
No need to mix, here you go.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/olgavelez/Fiestuki%20Halloween%202005/30-10-2005-05.jpg
That's me on Halloween 2007.:D
Hmmmmm, you've got pretty eyes.
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/Sarothai/nanatsu_no_tsuki.jpg
Edit: Who said anything about need?
Nanatsu no Tsuki
11-03-2008, 20:47
Hmmmmm, you've got pretty eyes.
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/Sarothai/nanatsu_no_tsuki.jpg
Edit: Who said anything about need?
Aw... thank you, sir.
Aw... thank you, sir.
You're welcome, and assuming the 'you' that is put forward here is th real 'you' I'd say your SO is one lucky guy.
Nanatsu no Tsuki
11-03-2008, 20:52
You're welcome, and assuming the 'you' that is put forward here is th real 'you' I'd say your SO is one lucky guy.
Real me, sir. And I'll let my fiance know that he's considered lucky.;)
Real me, sir. And I'll let my fiance know that he's considered lucky.;)
I'm still voting for the 'mix'
*wink, wink, nudge, nudge, you know what I mean, you know what I mean?*
http://www.kineda.com/idols/harumi_nemoto/harumi_nemoto.jpg
[NS]RhynoDD
11-03-2008, 21:03
*goes and finds an asian for Nanatsu to 'mix' with*
http://www.kineda.com/idols/harumi_nemoto/harumi_nemoto.jpg
:D
No need to mix, here you go.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/olgavelez/Fiestuki%20Halloween%202005/30-10-2005-07.jpg
That's me on Halloween 2007.:D
'Twould be a very hot combination. I would totally hit that.
Though, I think even better would just be Nanatsu and that Asian chick at the same time and call that a combination of sorts.
RhynoDD;13518928']Though, I think even better would just be Nanatsu and that Asian chick at the same time and call that a combination of sorts.
Ummm, that's what I was implying...
:D
Nanatsu no Tsuki
11-03-2008, 21:05
I'm still voting for the 'mix'
*wink, wink, nudge, nudge, you know what I mean, you know what I mean?*
http://www.kineda.com/idols/harumi_nemoto/harumi_nemoto.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/OptimalProtocol/Smiley_Laughing.gif
Nanatsu no Tsuki
11-03-2008, 21:08
RhynoDD;13518928']'Twould be a very hot combination. I would totally hit that.
Though, I think even better would just be Nanatsu and that Asian chick at the same time and call that a combination of sorts.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/Seb-308/EMOTIONS/319.gif
What a dirty mind you have, Rhyno.
[NS]RhynoDD
11-03-2008, 21:27
Ummm, that's what I was implying...
:D
Best idea ever:
Combine them, and then clone the result. And just for kicks, throw the originals in there too.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/Seb-308/EMOTIONS/319.gif
What a dirty mind you have, Rhyno.
Single college student.
Very yes.
Nanatsu no Tsuki
12-03-2008, 00:17
RhynoDD;13519012']Best idea ever:
Combine them, and then clone the result. And just for kicks, throw the originals in there too.
Single college student.
Very yes.
Horn-dog. Figures.;)
Horn-dog. Figures.;)
I think I have a stalker, I go off-line - you go off-line; I get back on, you get back on.
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/Sarothai/love072.gif
Nanatsu no Tsuki
12-03-2008, 00:45
I think I have a stalker, I go off-line - you go off-line; I get back on, you get back on.
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/Sarothai/love072.gif
Oh heavens, no. I wouldn´t dare stalk you. This is a mere coincidence.
http://smilies-gifs.com/eng/surprise/24surprise.gif
Oh heavens, no. I wouldn´t dare stalk you. This is a mere coincidence.
http://smilies-gifs.com/eng/surprise/24surprise.gif
Sure, you say that...
*glances furtively over shoulder, looks for place to hide*
*realizes hiding from a cute chick is stupid*
*steps back out and waves*
Nanatsu no Tsuki
12-03-2008, 00:57
Sure, you say that...
*glances furtively over shoulder, looks for place to hide*
*realizes hiding from a cute chick is stupid*
*steps back out and waves*
*looks around the corner*
*sees him waving*
*grabs her Pokeball and SWOOSH!*
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e141/JJWood2k6/smiley/Pokemon.gif
Gotta catch ´em all!!
[NS]RhynoDD
12-03-2008, 01:02
*looks around the corner*
*sees him waving*
*grabs her Pokeball and SWOOSH!*
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e141/JJWood2k6/smiley/Pokemon.gif
Gotta catch ´em all!!
You can catch me all night long.
Nanatsu no Tsuki
12-03-2008, 01:04
RhynoDD;13519489']You can catch me all night long.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj189/Sandy2150/smileyslap.gif
Living-Colour
12-03-2008, 01:07
I actually don't have a meaning to my life. I just kind of... Not die.
/:headbang:
*looks around the corner*
*sees him waving*
*grabs her Pokeball and SWOOSH!*
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e141/JJWood2k6/smiley/Pokemon.gif
Gotta catch ´em all!!
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/Sarothai/surprise.gif¿Significa esto que soy su esclavo ahora?
yes, I know that translation didn't go quite right, but you get the idea
I actually don't have a meaning to my life. I just kind of... Not die.
/:headbang:
nothing wrong with that, there's nothing saying that your life has to have meaning.
Nanatsu no Tsuki
12-03-2008, 01:09
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/Sarothai/surprise.gif¿Significa esto que soy su esclavo ahora?
yes, I know that translation didn't go quite right, but you get the idea
No, ome, eso significa que usted será, de ahora en adelante, mi Pikachu. Jejejeje!;)
And yes, I understood.
Living-Colour
12-03-2008, 01:15
No, ome, eso significa que usted será, de ahora en adelante, mi Pikachu. Jejejeje!;)
Spanish? I'm only just starting Spanish classes so all I can do is recognize it writting.
darn:headbang:
Nanatsu no Tsuki
12-03-2008, 01:16
Spanish? I'm only just starting Spanish classes so all I can do is recognize it writting.
darn:headbang:
¨That means that from now on, you´ll be my Pikachu.¨
Better?;)
No, ome, eso significa que usted será, de ahora en adelante, mi Pikachu. Jejejeje!;)
And yes, I understood.
I can live with that...
¡Yay! ¡Nanatsu implicó que soy atractivo!
couldn't come up with a good translation for cute
Spanish? I'm only just starting Spanish classes so all I can do is recognize it writting.
darn:headbang:
Ждите, пока я не начинаю объявлять на русском языке...
Wait until I start posting in Russian...
:D
Living-Colour
12-03-2008, 01:23
¨That means that from now on, you´ll be my Pikachu.¨
Better?;)
Whats pikachu? :confused:
Nanatsu no Tsuki
12-03-2008, 01:25
I can live with that...
¡Yay! ¡Nanatsu implicó que soy atractivo!
couldn't come up with a good translation for cute
¨Atractivo, lindo, bonito, gracioso, cachondo, gallardo¨
Those are a few adjectives you can use. But your composition was good.;)
Living-Colour
12-03-2008, 01:26
I can live with that...
¡Yay! ¡Nanatsu implicó que soy atractivo!
couldn't come up with a good translation for cute
Hooray for Spanish to Engilsh translating program that I found!!!
Hooray for Spanish to Engilsh translating program that I found!!!
The best online translator I've come across (http://translation.paralink.com/)
Nanatsu no Tsuki
12-03-2008, 01:29
Whats pikachu? :confused:
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii286/ShikamaruLover157/pikachu.jpg
Whats pikachu? :confused:
A character from the Pokemon cartoon.
Nanatsu no Tsuki
12-03-2008, 01:31
oh... I didn't think you'd mean the literal animated character...
I'm a yellow... thing... that just says it's name in a cute voice?
HOORAY!!!!
Well, then I have 2 Pikachu now. LOL!
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii286/ShikamaruLover157/pikachu.jpg
And thusly, this is me...
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/Sarothai/Dyakovochu.jpg
Dyakovochu
Nanatsu no Tsuki
12-03-2008, 01:34
And thusly, this is me...
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/Sarothai/pikachu.jpg
Dyakovochu
LOL!
Awww, but me no see photo.:(
Living-Colour
12-03-2008, 01:34
And thusly, this is me...
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/Sarothai/pikachu.jpg
Dyakovochu
Wow... you look an awfully lot like a photobucket delete notice... strange...
Living-Colour
12-03-2008, 01:35
You look like a photobucket delete notice
LOL!
Awww, but me no see photo.:(
fixed now
You look like a photobucket delete notice
inadvertent click wiped out pic, its back now though.
Nanatsu no Tsuki
12-03-2008, 01:37
fixed now
LMFAO!!
LMFAO!!
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/Sarothai/Dyakovochu.jpg
Dyakovochu
here
Living-Colour
12-03-2008, 01:40
Haha... funny photoshop pic...
Nanatsu no Tsuki
12-03-2008, 01:40
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/Sarothai/pikachu.jpg
Dyakovochu
here
Awww, kawaii, sugoi!!!
Nanatsu no Tsuki
12-03-2008, 01:53
Ждите, пока я не начинаю объявлять на русском языке...
Wait until I start posting in Russian...
:D
Oh gods, no. You´re gonna make me curious about Russian and I sure as hell can´t get into it and into Japanase too. I´ll go insane!
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc53/PicturesToLinkTo/smiley_crazy.gif
Oh gods, no. You´re gonna make me curious about Russian and I sure as hell can´t get into it and into Japanase too. I´ll go insane!
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc53/PicturesToLinkTo/smiley_crazy.gif
Indeed, learning 1 additional alphabet at a time is plenty.
Nanatsu no Tsuki
12-03-2008, 01:59
Indeed, learning 1 additional alphabet at a time is plenty.
Exactly. Take a look at this:
http://www.saiga-jp.com/img/character/japanese_language/hiragana_katakana_list.gif
I´m currently trying to learn this!!:headbang:
Exactly. Take a look at this:
http://www.saiga-jp.com/img/character/japanese_language/hiragana_katakana_list.gif
I´m currently trying to learn this!!:headbang:
Well, Cyrillic is almost as bad when you consider the fact that depending upon the syllable stressed and the letter's position in the word changes the sound the letter represents.
Still glad I'm working on Russian instead of Japanese though...
Nanatsu no Tsuki
12-03-2008, 02:04
Well, Cyrillic is almost as bad when you consider the fact that depending upon the syllable stressed and the letter's position in the word changes the sound the letter represents.
Still glad I'm working on Russian instead of Japanese though...
Same thing that happens in Japanese. For example: Háshi, if there force falls on the A, means bridge. Hashí, with the force on the I means chopsticks.
[NS]RhynoDD
12-03-2008, 02:08
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj189/Sandy2150/smileyslap.gif
Ow. Gettin' the party started, eh?
Same thing that happens in Japanese. For example: Háshi, if there force falls on the A, means bridge. Hashí, with the force on the I means chopsticks.
Does the pronunciation change also, 'cause I can understand pronunciation changes based on where the stress falls, I still have a very hard time grasping the concept of the sound of the letter changing depending upon where in the word it falls.
Nanatsu no Tsuki
12-03-2008, 02:16
Does the pronunciation change also, 'cause I can understand pronunciation changes based on where the stress falls, I still have a very hard time grasping the concept of the sound of the letter changing depending upon where in the word it falls.
It slightly changes. The first one sounds sorta like this: Háashi. The other one sounds like this: Hashíi. Think of them as if they had double vowels in order to understand the pronunciation. I don´t think there´s any other way to explain it.
It slightly changes. The first one sounds sorta like this: Háashi. The other one sounds like this: Hashíi. Think of them as if they had double vowels in order to understand the pronunciation. I don´t think there´s any other way to explain it.
I think I get it.
Nanatsu no Tsuki
12-03-2008, 02:20
I think I get it.
I knew you would, Dyakovochu.:D
I knew you would, Dyakovochu.:D
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/Sarothai/WeAreNotWorthy.gif
To direct this thread somewhat back on topic...
One of the fun things in my life (thusly giving it meaning I suppose) is interesting conversations with Nanatsu...
There now I've derailed (momentarily) our threadjack. ;)
Nanatsu no Tsuki
12-03-2008, 02:27
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/Sarothai/WeAreNotWorthy.gif
To direct this thread somewhat back on topic...
One of the fun things in my life (thusly giving it meaning I suppose) is interesting conversations with Nanatsu...
There now I've derailed (momentarily) our threadjack. ;)
Arigatou gozaimashite, Dyakovo-kun!:D
Arigatou gozaimashite, Dyakovo-kun!:D
Вы наиболее определенно долгожданны, Вы красивый испанец.
Oakondra
12-03-2008, 02:33
Common sense, my faith in God, my love and trust in my girlfriend, my writing, my art, and my goals for a family. I love my race, and I love my nation, and what nothing more than to see both of those things progress positively.
Common sense, my faith in God, my love and trust in my girlfriend, my writing, my art, and my goals for a family. I love my race, and I love my nation, and what nothing more than to see both of those things progress positively.
:rolleyes:
Personally, I'm not particularly fond of humans in general.
Nanatsu no Tsuki
12-03-2008, 02:36
Вы наиболее определенно долгожданны, Вы красивый испанец.
Это приятно!:)
Free Bikers
12-03-2008, 02:51
Life?... See my national motto.
I do not presume to under stand it, I just do my best to live it properly,(as far as I understand it.).
Life?... See my national motto.
Nah, can't be bothered to go to your nation page.
Geniasis
12-03-2008, 05:27
Nah, can't be bothered to go to your nation page.
Which is why I, the left-handed Ser--*gets shot*
Er... which is why I did instead. For the record, it's "Live, Love, & Ride; Hard, Fast, & Free!"
Big Jim P
12-03-2008, 06:11
:D
Can I do your PR?:p
How about I sell you a franchise?:D
Straughn
12-03-2008, 06:56
Well, I know I'm a fan of all things Japanese (and Asia has many other countries beside Japan), but that doesn't automatically make me Asian.:rolleyes:I didn't say i came to the same conclusion :p
Nanatsu no Tsuki
12-03-2008, 13:47
How about I sell you a franchise?:D
Paparaaaa!
Captain Capitalism strikes again!:D
Meh, ok, I could settle for a franchise and some exclusive rights. What say you?
Nanatsu no Tsuki
12-03-2008, 13:49
I didn't say i came to the same conclusion :p
Toshite?
And to what conclusion did you came, sir/ma'am/er... you?
Which is why I, the left-handed Ser--*gets shot*
Er... which is why I did instead. For the record, it's "Live, Love, & Ride; Hard, Fast, & Free!"
LOL
You're having fun keeping my 'handist' comments alive, aren't you? You damn lefty you!
Straughn
13-03-2008, 07:21
And to what conclusion did you came, sir/ma'am/er... you?
FES. :)
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/7551/fez7em.gif
Maineiacs
13-03-2008, 12:02
I know in the evolution thread a few people mentioned that you have to make your own meaning of life as it were. So I ask, what gives you meaning to your life? Is it family, friends, lovers, faith? Perhaps simply the hope that tommorrow will be better than today? So what is it?
Nothing. And no, I'm not trying to be a smartass.
Nanatsu no Tsuki
13-03-2008, 12:41
FES. :)
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/7551/fez7em.gif
LMAO!!:D
FES. :)
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/7551/fez7em.gif
Nah, she's much cuter.
Nanatsu no Tsuki
13-03-2008, 16:25
Nah, she's much cuter.
http://www.digitalpeers.com/gallery_images/smiley_blush.jpg
http://www.digitalpeers.com/gallery_images/smiley_blush.jpg
Yay! I made the Spaniard blush!
Nanatsu no Tsuki
13-03-2008, 18:07
Yay! I made the Spaniard blush!
Yeah, and that's quite a feat.:D
Yeah, and that's quite a feat.:D
*pats self on back*
Nanatsu no Tsuki
13-03-2008, 18:18
*pats self on back*
:D