[Leara]'s diary

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Written about Saturday 2005-12-24
Written: (6909 days ago)

I'm gonna have a long journal entry to write when this weekend is over. XD

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Written about Monday 2005-12-19
Written: (6913 days ago)

Exams finally over. My alarm clock didn't go off this morning, it hates me. Didn't have time for a shower. One exam at 9, another at 1, over now. Tired, only had a few hours sleep...so now I need food, shower, and a nap. >.> Tomorrow I have to go do some christmas shopping. >.> Ran into another guy I went to high school with. Perfect timing to run into someone from home, when I'm all scuzzy. >.> Holy shit, he remembered my name. XD I'm shocked. :P

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Written about Saturday 2005-12-10
Written: (6923 days ago)
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Ack. I did a bunch of chibi drawings all in one sitting. @_@ All inked to.

Chibi strange Christmas tree
Chibi for Magus Ferox
Chibi of character for a mascot contest
Entry for the Christmas contest, chibi of course.

@_@ Such a rare thing.

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Written about Saturday 2005-12-10
Written: (6923 days ago)

Have a job. Worked two days already, agreed last night that I wasn't workign today, and only working 6:15-10:15 tomorrow. The frigging superviser called me tonight, all 'you didn't come in to work' I told her, we agreed I wasn't working tonight because I had school work to do, and she said something about I was supposed to be training tonight, and that two of the guys training didn't go in either because of school work, and all this 'oh you have a responsibility to your work now' crap and I started to get pissed off and told her, "I'm in college, doing college courses, I have work that needs to be done for monday, I HAVE to get it done" and she asked if I was coming in tomorrow, and what time, I told her, and she got all, "Oh you can't come in earlier?" and I told her again, I have work todo...and she was all 'You can't do it in the afternoon and come in?" And I had to try not to yell at her with "It's A LOT of work, I have a PORTFOLIO DUE." Like WTF. Hmm....I wonder what my top priority is? College, or soem stupid ass grocery store? If she says anything to me tomorrow, I'm telling her, my school comes first, not her stupid ass store, school is top priority, I only plan on working 15 hours a week, if she doesn't like it, I have no problem quitting and going elsewhere. Apparently, the gasbar near where I live only pays $9 an hour, but they give you 600 up front. May apply there.

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Written about Sunday 2005-11-20
Written: (6943 days ago)
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*Is in Harry Potter fanatic mode, ignore for the next week* XD

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Written about Saturday 2005-11-19
Written: (6943 days ago)

Wow. Me and Trav went to Harry Potter last night...we got there at 5:15 for the 6:30 showing, and were at the back of a very long line...in the parking lot, the theatre was packed. Lucky we found two seats together. And a bloody guy from the radio was outside, and I was wearing my Gryffindor scarf...so he gave me a little interview, thankfully they didn't have my name, cause I messed up cause I was nervous. He said I must be a big fan cause I had the scarf, and was all I bet you'd like to date Hagrid? and I laughed, said he wasn't my type, he asked if I read all the books, how long I was waiting for the movie, got nervous, said months(waiting for it to come out) then realizing he meant how long I was in line, oh well...he asked what this movie was about, and I said the Triwizard Championship, and he asked if it was about quidditch, me being an idiot said yes, then realizing I messed up again, cause it's not. >.> Argh. Then he went off to interview other people...>.> He was with a bunch of little girls first, asking if they thought Harry was cute. XD I had a little girl sit next to me in the theatre, and she was holding onto my arm and cuddling into it whenever she thought a part was scary. >.> Cute litte chubby thing. XD When we left, the line for the second showing was longer than the first. O.O All the older people then...more teenagers and adults than children that were there for the first showing. XD And they say Harry Potter is a childrens book. XD

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Written about Friday 2005-11-11
Written: (6952 days ago)

Oh.My.God. @_@ I've come to the realization...I'll be 20 in less than 4 months. I feel old. >.>

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Written about Thursday 2005-11-03
Written: (6960 days ago)

80 in art so far...my teacher said my work was inconsistant...some things really amazing, like some of my photography, and drawings, she said my pattern designs were the best in the class, and I'm really good at looking at something, or just its style and replicating it. Then she said somethings just didn't par up, so I have to try and make it all as good, she thinks I can do really good in the course. She wants me to talk more during critiques, she said when i do talk, I sound really intelligent, so I should do it more. XD Generally, my pieces that weren't so great were things that I didn't draw...I hate collages and other weird little things. >.> I was shocked she thought my work was so good. O.O Totally reminded me of when my english teacher got pissed at me in highschool when she realised that I was good at english, but was getting crappy marks. XD

I gotta remember to get some pictures of some of my work from class.

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Written about Saturday 2005-10-22
Written: (6972 days ago)

Theres a van on fire. Right outside my apartment. O.O Didn't notice till after the firefighters were already out there, I have some pictures, but no way to get them onto the computer currently. >.<

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Written about Tuesday 2005-10-18
Written: (6975 days ago)

English exam. >.> Yeah...who's gonna fail?

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Written about Saturday 2005-10-15
Written: (6978 days ago)

My Psych paper. XD If anyone wants to read it. I can't believe it got an 80% X3










Running head: Cognitive Evolution & Predictions



Cognitive Evolution: Predicting the Next 200,000 Years



Amanda M. White

Keyano College











Abstract


How will cognitive abilities have evolved by the next 200,000 years? This prediction of humans evolution discusses how humans cognitive traits of their intelligence (thinking, logic, linguistics…etc), and reaction time (processing, sensory and perception…etc) will evolve by the next 200,000 years in the occurrence of humans exceeding carrying capacity. It will demonstrate how in the case of many natural disasters that dramatically drop the human population aid in pushing evolution by showing that those with a natural intelligence, and those with naturally high reaction times survive and out number those without either. It will show that their reproductive success is higher, resulting in their genetic code for intelligence and reaction time being passed on to the next generation to eventually produce a more intelligent human race with a higher reaction time that aids in their succeeding to spread their genetics to the next generation.










Cognitive Evolution: Predicting the Next 200,000 Years


         Humans are constantly evolving, bit by bit, and gene by gene. With environmental issues pushing evolution, how will humans have cognitively evolved within the next 200,000 years? Within this article there will be predictions of just that.

         In present day, cognitive abilities are a great asset to man, though, through man-made    efficiencies, mans own cognitive abilities have become less crucial as a part of human life. Technology has brought about an age of computers, microchips, and implants; all things that require man to do less thinking of his own, and less problem solving or even decision making. A few cognitive traits that help characterize humans today are their intelligence (thinking, logic, linguistics…etc), and reaction time (processing, sensory and perception…etc). Presently humans use intelligence in everything they do; it’s what sets them apart from other organisms. Human’s use intelligence heavily for linguistics and communications and wouldn’t be at their current point in evolution without these traits, as well as the other traits of intelligence. These include logic, and thinking. These are very critical, they allow humans to problem solve, reason, make decisions, and learn new skills to aid in survival. In today’s world it is critical to be able to use these traits, they allow humans to successfully succeed in their environment which they created also by using these traits, attend educational facilities to learn everything they know to get through adulthood, and make responsible decisions in their life. Humans presently also use reaction time constantly, when they move, think, calculate, perceive, and use their senses. Human reaction time presently cannot keep up with human needs; this is made up for throughout human technology. Humans now use computers to calculate, problem solve and process information at a higher speed than it is currently possible for them to do themselves. In the past, humans relied more so on their own abilities for these tasks.

         In the next 200,000 years, given the present occurrences, human’s carrying capacity will be heavily exceeded and the environment will no longer be able to support such a large population of one species. At this point, measures will be taken by the natural environment in an attempt to dramatically drop population to a safe level that the earth can support. Natural disasters will develop that take a dramatic toll on human life; hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and other various types and degrees of storms. The effects of these disasters will be devastating, electromagnetic currents short circuiting electronics, terminating electricity and rendering technology useless as building and manufacturing plants are destroyed as well as countless human lives. The survivors will then have to face the task of continuing to survive without the aid of technology and having to find safe shelter, and food. In this devastated environment where nature wreaks havoc with powerful storms, the remaining population quickly becomes divided between who has the tools necessary to survive, and who does not.
        
         Those with faster reaction times that are able to process the situation faster, as well as quick decision making have a higher chance of survival against the elements than those who are much slower in making decisions and processing the situations that they face. Someone with a lower reaction time would have a harder time dealing with life threatening situations, and would die faster than someone with a naturally higher reaction time that can react appropriately to the given situation much faster as they process and perceive their surroundings faster. Those with a higher intelligence and have a higher ability to think, use logic and reasoning also has a better chance of survival than those who don’t because someone with a lower intelligence would also have a harder time dealing with life threatening situations, and would potentially perish before someone with a natural intelligence that can think logically and make critical decisions. Though for a few generations those with learned intelligence will continue to survive, though at a much lower population. Within the next 200,000 years a male and female reproducing together that have the cognitive abilities for intelligence, and reaction time will have greatly increased resulting in offspring who have biologically evolved through generations of this process to have a heightened intelligence compared to today’s humans, and a heightened reaction time, or both combined as a result of pairings of those with the evolved intelligence traits, and those with an evolved reaction time. In the game of survival a human would more likely be drawn to a partner who has the proper capabilities to survive and protect than someone who does not, since someone having a more difficult time surviving would more likely be looked over as a potential partner, though they will still reproduce, due to their smaller numbers their reproductive success will not be as great as those with the tools to survive. These evolved humans will be much better at processing and calculating information, their reaction times will be greatly increased, allowing information to pass through their synapses and neurons much faster allowing them to physically react faster, and cognitively while thinking and problem solving. Their evolved intelligence will allow them to have a greater capacity for knowledge and learning, they will be more logical thinkers with a higher skill of reasoning.

         Overall, due to environmental issues pushing human evolution, in 200,000 years the human race will be a much better species than it is today, likely having a greater appreciation for the environment and having less of a need for technology that pushes the limits realizing the disadvantages of relying so heavily on it. Humans will potentially have a more wholesome lifestyle as they rely more on their own cognitive abilities in society.









      I hate APA style. :P
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Written about Tuesday 2005-10-04
Written: (6990 days ago)

Oh yes! There was a professional artist in class today! David someone...I don't remember. X3 He gave me compliments. Said I was good at....I dont' remember, begins with a D and indicates I was good at mimicking styles...we had two images, and had to draw an image to end the seqence, or go in the middle...like, a bird, a cat...and what happens when you put them together. Or a trowl and a flower in a pot...what goes inbetween...my teacher said we could try and keep the drawing style consistant, so I used the same style as in the images...and the artist guy complimented my work. And another was a girl and a spider...so i drew her on her knees crying...the little spider in front of her...and he looked at it and went 'WOW.' I think I may have turned red. X3 And then we joked about a little girls screaming reaction to a spider. X3 Boost of self esteem. :P And I heard him saying something about another piece that was tacked up he didn't know was mine, I don't know what he said, but he expressed an interest I think. :P

And omg. Scott is amazing. He's a guy in my class...and his art rocks, he's into western comic style...and there was an image of a girl and chalkboard....and I don't know if what he drew was a teacher....I think it was...but everyone joked she looked like a prostitute...cause she was all sexy with a short plaid skirt. XD And for the cat and bird one, he drew them sitting down having tea together...the spider one, a giant spider with a womens head that was getting blasted. XD It was so awesome. He intimidates me. >.> He's so good. >.>

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Written about Tuesday 2005-10-04
Written: (6990 days ago)

Practice exam tomorrow. Into Cognitive Strategies.

Mid-Term Thursday. Psychology. And who doesn't have their text book? ME!!!! >.> Damn $150 book. >.> It's all multiple choice...but since it's choose the best answer...I don't know how I'll fair with just notes and powerpoint presentations. :S I have to check and see if the library carries text books.



Oh yeah...Boston Pizza bbq chicken pizza is good...and their new fancy drinks....one, I don't remember the name is like a rocket icecream...blue, white and red...it's a slush, and the red is raspberry smirnoff vodka, and when you mix the layers, it does taste like the icecream, it's really good...and Space Freeze tastes like an icepop thing too....it's orange smirnoff vodka and blue curaco( I LOVE blue curaco), it's also a slush, and it's bright blue, with a slice of orange, and a yummy cherry. it's so pretty. X3 And yummy. Oh yeah...can't forget the $6 piece of cake. >.> Chocolate Explosion cheescake. @_@ *drools* So fucking good it isn't fit. My brother took me out for supper the other night. :P

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Written about Tuesday 2005-09-27
Written: (6997 days ago)
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Ignore...it's to keept my art assignment organized.


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