things I do not want

[the_siobhan]

What the fuck good is it to have the super power of being able to tell what's coming if you don't have the super power of being able to effect the outcome?

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[xiphias.livejournal.com]

It gives you a chance to start running away faster . . .

[theonebob.livejournal.com]

That's what sidekicks are for.

[eveofdstruction.livejournal.com]

*tight hug* Really wish I had something better to offer.

[geekers.livejournal.com]

When a shitstorm approaches it's the difference between "duck and cover" and "already in a shelter with all your immediate needs and books and music to entertain you while it blows over."

*hugs*

[the-siobhan.livejournal.com]

You definitely have a point there.

[curiousangel.livejournal.com]

Cassandra (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassandra) knows exactly where you're coming from on that.

[artistatlarge.livejournal.com]

Oh man! Just coming here to say that very thing!

^5

[elusis.livejournal.com]

Argh, too late for me too!

[kightp.livejournal.com]

Oh, man, stop living in my head.

I've been going through a bout of that for weeks, leading up to the inevitable (theater meeting last Sunday, off-stage drama implosion, massive epidemic of the crazies), and it is a PAIN IN THE ASS.

[notmostppl.livejournal.com]

Awareness *does* affect the outcome... just not in the ways you were probably hoping.

hmm... those mindfulness meditation classes may have finally sunk in :-p

[firecat]

I call it channeling Cassandra. It's usually most active when I witness new relationships starting up.

No one wants to be told their new relationship is going to go blooey.

[hellsop.livejournal.com]

Sometimes I make make bets about it, though.

I am so fried...

[dali-muse.livejournal.com]

I read your response as "Sometimes I make bats about it" which is pretty talented.