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Countess
, 01-04-2008 at 05:29 PM (2040 Views)
In mathematics and physics, chaos theory describes the behavior of certain nonlinear dynamical systems that may exhibit dynamics that are highly sensitive to initial conditions (popularly referred to as the butterfly effect). As a result of this sensitivity, which manifests itself as an exponential growth of perturbations in the initial conditions, the behavior of chaotic systems appears to be random. This happens even though these systems are deterministic, meaning that their future dynamics are fully defined by their initial conditions, with no random elements involved. This behavior is known as deterministic chaos, or simply chaos.
I believe my entire life is a practical application of this theory in action. Chaos theory caused my "check engine" light to come on only one week after spending $600.00 to replace the timing belt.

Chaos Theory is responsible for Florida State forcing me to apply to both the university and to the English dept wherein I am expected to submit one copy of each document, GRE score, undergraduate transcript, letters recommendation, etc to each. It is also responsible for them failing to give me any details regarding the logistics, ie: do my former instructors have to make two copies or do I? WHY MAKE THIS SO DIFFICULT!

Chaos Theory is responsible for my child having to live with my brother.

It is also responsible for me meeting my own personal Dorian Gray, a tabula rasa upon which I am to scribe some life philosophy. Pervert or convert? The panther wants to pounce upon the taunt, pale, pretty of 23 while the philosopher wants to impart wisdom, the mother wishes to nurter, and the countess - well, we all know what the countess wishes to do: dissemble some sophisticated, dark vampire romance in wit and tempo, the basis of which would provide future material for novel intrigue.

He's such a good, good boy with a dark side. Doesn't smoke, drink, do drugs. Hasn't been to a nightclub (?!) or had many romances - quite innocent in these ways but he isn't all light and divinity. I am very aware I'm going to play either Lord Henry or Basil and what I say will leave an indelible impression:

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  1. Shalot's Avatar
    uh oh. looks like trouble. tread carefully
  2. Virgil's Avatar
    I have no idea what that quote was saying.
  3. mtpspur's Avatar
    Red flag Red flag. If he asks for money--send him to a Cashland office. As I am constantly reminded at work Men are dogs--to which I usually reply why yes we are. Tread carefully and watch for the signals. Never let loneliness lead you to a relationship that ultimately 'may' perhaps not be a good fit. Of course if I'm wrong I will freely acknolwledge it. Just concerned. Rich
  4. Countess's Avatar
    I like trouble, especially when it looks like that. (-: LOL. I don't think he'll ask for money. He has said, "I know you have alot you can teach me." He wants to be educated; to be his Lord Henry. It's hard because my spiritual side wants to a beacon of wisdom, virtue and light and my carnal side wants to pounce, consume and pounce again. Sadly, he probably wants both too.
    VIRGIL - chaos theory in action is the basis for quantum mechanic's multiple universes, ie: anything that changes (time temperature, particle concentration in the air - all of which change always) will alter the course of a particle, even a determined particle. Here's a picture of "the butterfly effect" which is thought to be caused by particle variation:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:L...tractor_yb.svg
  5. Countess's Avatar
    I like trouble, especially when it looks like that. (-: LOL. I don't think he'll ask for money. He has said, "I know you have alot you can teach me." He wants to be educated; to be his Lord Henry. It's hard because my spiritual side wants to a beacon of wisdom, virtue and light and my carnal side wants to pounce, consume and pounce again. Sadly, he probably wants both too.
    VIRGIL - chaos theory in action is the basis for quantum mechanic's multiple universes, ie: anything that changes (time temperature, particle concentration in the air - all of which change always) will alter the course of a particle, even a determined particle. Here's a picture of "the butterfly effect" which is thought to be caused by particle variation:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:L...tractor_yb.svg
  6. motherhubbard's Avatar
    None of the girls in this house can blame you, but Bailey said he looks deceptive. She (thankfully) is very distrusting of men. Like Rich said they are dogs
  7. applepie's Avatar
    Always with the pretty ones, but they normally bring trouble;) Pounce him if you must (he looks worth it), but guard your heart carefully:p Take Care, Meg
  8. Countess's Avatar
    Oh such wisdom from the learned women on this site. Of course I'll pounce - more bounce per ounce no doubt, and with an open mind, ready to learn. But yes, you are all right: men are all dogs, except Rich: he's more like a Golden Retriever puppy who wishes he could misbehave like the other dogs.
    (-:
  9. B-Mental's Avatar
    Bah, as one of the old male dogs of the blogs, I was made for comfort, tweren't made for speed. Thank God Bailey has her head in the right place...all of this pounce and bounce talk is making me seasick, later. B
  10. mtpspur's Avatar
    Well darn Countess at least you can see the train wreck in sight. A lot you can teach me. That isn't even original. He could at least acknowledge the fire and passion for living that is you. Yes I confess a chaste crush but remember I also adore Logos and the long suffering one too. Golden retriever--sigh probably just as well you don't know all the sins I've committed but I accept your judgement which has more mercy then you know in it. Love Rich. Then again maybe he is just deep after all.
  11. andave_ya's Avatar
    He is very cute, but I'm with Bailey. Just, if you do play Lord Henry to his Dorian, don't give him that book!