Croix Parler

[Croix]

I'd like to use this pace for miscellaneous matters that don't fit elsewhere

Thanks

Croix

[Guest_322]

Oops...missed your other post, Croix.

Thanks 😊

Even though lyrics is not necessarily the single biggest draw card for me when it comes to music, I do appreciate relatable lyrics.

I definitely appreciated Queen's Show Must Go On lyrics. A deceptively grand song but upon closer inspection, it's actually sad. Like a lot of people...it's a clever song.

Dottie xxx

[Croix]

Dear Dottie et al.~

Yes Queen's song is sad.

I was a little surprised at the lyrics for Rise up, unless I've missed something it is a actually encouraging!

We'll rise up
In spite of the ache
We'll rise up
And we'll do it a thousands times again

Don't know what to say:)

As for missing my post - you didn't (obviously) - but it does remind me of when I was last seriously studying I tended to spread myself too thin and did miss a question once - did not matter in the end, the lecturer was understanding (so hard to chip alterations in the stone tablets we had to use back in those days)

That reminds me even further back when I did a year of psychology - never went any further because I dropped out at that time, when I went back years later I steered clear of the subject - seemed a tad dry.

Semester I -Elementary Statistical Methods.
Semester II - Statistics for Psychology.
Even had to buy myself a special calculator

I dunno what they had in year 2 -Advanced Stats probably.

On another subject went and saw Ghost in the Shell. This is SciFi which I know you are not keen on, the reason I mention it is because of the graphics. It is a visual feast, portraying city, advertisements, technology with imagination and attention to detail. The last time I saw such imagination was in Blade Runner.

Shouldn't talk about movies during semester, I'm a bad influence I guess 🙂

Croix

[Guest_322]

Hi Croix,

Don't know what to say.

That's the beauty sometimes...we don't have to "know" what to say sometimes and that's okay.

Stats is like a package deal with psych haha. Psych isn't for everyone and I think especially in undergrad, every psych student sort of becomes a jack of all trades (expert in none haha).

Like, we get small doses of different psych topics (with heavier focus on good old stats and some biopsych) but you don't really get to pursue your particular interest area unless you complete postgrad (and postgrad psych is notoriously competitive).

I'm actually curious about Ghost in the Shell. Might actually check it out some time 😊 Thanks for the recommendation.

Dottie xxx

[Croix]

Dear Dottie et al.~

Ghost in the Shell is interesting, for a start Scarlett Johansson is made up to look vaguely Japanese.

We normally see Marvel Comics translated into film (Batman, Capt America etc etc) .

This film is from Japanese manga instead, which gives it a rather different slant. Sort of Power Rangers meets Lara Croft. The Seinen Manga franchise, of which this is an episode, started around 1989 and is apparently still going.

Don't expect great plot or dialogue, all stuff that has been done before - evil conglomerate, humans as cyborgs, shoot everything in sight, staunch companion, happy ending - and so on. It's simply the richness of the visual experience that made me enjoy, a fair bit of thought went into it, even down to a novel use of 3-D printing.

Croix

[Guest_1055]

Hello Mr Croix and hello to all.

You asked me a question regarding my profile picture Mr Croix....

Well first I really desired a change from the other one in the girl and the two little children in the wheel barrow. I do like that, just felt like a change.

So I googled old fashioned signs and pictures. This one really stuck out to me for a few reasons. One being I liked the overall look, the colour and the flowers in the corner. I am unsure whether some person has embroidered the message and the flowers. But it appeared that way to me and I like homey looking things like that.

I guess the main reason though is I wanted others to read it in hope they would feel or be encouraged in some way. If they only heard those words, perhaps when they were younger we'll maybe it would have made a difference. I guess it is like acceptance in a way. Accepting people for who they are sort of thing.

Anyway as I kept and keep seeing it every time I post, well I believe it is for me also. Because I just have an ache somewhere deep within to know what this feels like. To know the experience of someone being proud of me. To be honest I don't even know if it is a feeling.

I hope I explained it okay Mr Croix.

Shell

[Croix]

Dear Shell~

You explained things beautifully - just right.

They say there is only one thing you can keep giving away and always have more of - love.

That's what you do Shell, giving gently healing love to so many.

I love your new picture.

Would I be too forward in saying I'm proud of you?

Croix

[Guest_1055]

Good Morning Croix,

I don't know if what you said is being too forward or not. But I do know that I felt your kindness that seemed to be behind the words and I have received that..

So many thanks to you. I hope you are having a good day today.

shell

[SubduedBlues]

"I'd never discount anything SB suggested, I've a deep respect for his intuituion"

Thanks buddy, same-same from me to you.

SB

[Guest_322]

Hi Croix,

What's this about 3D printing and Ghost in the shell? Now, I'm super intrigued...

Ah well the aesthetic experience can sometimes make up for things as was the case for you.

Dottie xxx

[Just Sara]

Dear Croix;

Thankyou for popping in to give me feedback on my entry on your other thread; Store Your Happy Memories Here.

My Nan was a tortured soul, but a sweetheart. The odd things we remember have been discussed quite a few times with my sisters. But when we come across a memory we all share, the banter creates a whole picture. Comments such as; "Oh, I'd forgotten that!" is reiterated a few times.

I have so many unpleasant memories from childhood, remembering the happy one's is something you've challenged me with. I'm very grateful.

I see your thread's going well here; I hope it serves the purpose of its original beginnings.

All the best for Easter...

Sara