Don't forget what it is that you want.

When I'm depressed, I forget that I want or need anything. I think one of the barriers to success is that how much you want something will be tested. And if I don't see any point in my fake wants or needs, then I become weak willed and accept failure too often.

So, here's a list of cool things that I want--experiences, food, clothes--a list of things that I sincerely wanted at one point. Maybe when I get depressed and feel like I don't have a personality or that I want to die, I can look at this list and remind myself. Also it might help force me to keep my eyes open.

So, I'm going to link to cool stuff for my wants, and also write something for my needs. Those might be totally separate, but meeting the needs might help make the wants reality.

Hopefully I can get to know myself better.

Feel free to join in.

I want a carpet/staircase like this:


And I need to do my schoolwork.

[CepheidVariable]

I don't want to make an upbeat thread gloomy with my big ticket issues. ... so something a little lighter ....

Hmm ... I've always wanted a really nice telescope. I like astronomy (heh, big surprise with my username). I love the beauty, majesty, scope and mystery of the universe.

Maybe something with a good computer hookup, so I don't have to freeze my toes off or get devoured by mosquitos. The lazy astronomer.

I've also wanted to learn another language. But I really struggle with that for some reason.

[Winterbritt]

Originally Posted by emptynightmare

Don't forget what it is that you want.

When I'm depressed, I forget that I want or need anything. I think one of the barriers to success is that how much you want something will be tested. And if I don't see any point in my fake wants or needs, then I become weak willed and accept failure too often.

So, here's a list of cool things that I want--experiences, food, clothes--a list of things that I sincerely wanted at one point. Maybe when I get depressed and feel like I don't have a personality or that I want to die, I can look at this list and remind myself. Also it might help force me to keep my eyes open.

So, I'm going to link to cool stuff for my wants, and also write something for my needs. Those might be totally separate, but meeting the needs might help make the wants reality.

Hopefully I can get to know myself better.

Feel free to join in.

I want a carpet/staircase like this:


And I need to do my schoolwork.

This is a really cool idea!

[Winterbritt]

Originally Posted by CepheidVariable

I don't want to make an upbeat thread gloomy with my big ticket issues. ... so something a little lighter ....

Hmm ... I've always wanted a really nice telescope. I like astronomy (heh, big surprise with my username). I love the beauty, majesty, scope and mystery of the universe.

Maybe something with a good computer hookup, so I don't have to freeze my toes off or get devoured by mosquitos. The lazy astronomer.

I've also wanted to learn another language. But I really struggle with that for some reason.

I saw that the orionid meteor shower is tonight. Are you going to watch? Can u see it where u live? The perseids fall on my birthday every year. I keep a log of shooting stars in my bullet journal. I'd love to learn more. Any recs for documentaries or websites?

[CepheidVariable]

Pretty and relaxing, isn't it Winterbritt? Orion is pretty low where I am this time of year until the wee hours, and I'm not sure I want to mess with my sleep that much right now. If the weather holds, I might take a gander earlier on and see if any meteors are visible further from the radiant point.

I had the good fortune to witness an impressive "fireball" a few years ago. I wasn't even skywatching. I was just out checking on some animals at night. It lit up a good section of sky and must have had a shallow entry angle because it took some time to track across the sky. Although I didn't hear anything, it sure looked like it came down somewhere close. And I'm pretty sure from the looks of it that something made it to the ground, although good luck finding a small chunk of rock in several dozen or hundred square miles of woods and farmland.

A good site for naked-eye observations is

http://www.heavens-above.com/

Enter your latitude and longitude and it shows you objects of interest for given times. Some of the most fun stuff is artificial satellites. Watching the International Space Station whiz overhead is pretty neat when you realize there are people up there.

If you've never seen them, I'd strongly recommend observing "Iridium Flares". Very good for beginners. They are (unintended) brilliant reflections of the sun off of satellites in the Iridium network. They are astonishingly bright. They appear and fade in seconds, so you have to pay attention with an accurate watch. That site will generate very accurate predictions and maps as long as you put in a sufficiently accurate location.

I think most people would be surprised how easy it is to casually spot satellites around dusk and dawn. Quick intro: satellites slowly but visibly move, planes move but blink.

(Sorry for the length of text. I don't mean to sidetrack the thread, but others might be interested in a nice, free activity.)

I want (to be well enough to keep) a sun Conure.



I need to be better at finishing what I start, and initiating the changes I want to make in life.