#aba 101

[seshaudio]

Omnidirectional build Mk0

I got hold of a cheap little driver in London for £15. It's rated for 200W peak power, 40Hz-10kHz (so sadly not much high frequency once the lamellae are attached!) I removed the rubber sleever and the dust-cap

Next I used some grocery-store plastic sheeting (what they put up promotion signs/prices with) that can be moulded using hot water. I used a metal grille bent into a curve to make curves out of the plastic, then cut them into roughly the right shape. I made the paper shape guide by just rotation a ruler held at one end - this was totally eyeballed and could've been done much better, more precisely etc.

Then I attached some sticky-backed weather stripping to each of the lamellae (aka petals), and used double-sided tape to stick them onto the speaker cone. I used a log with a notch cut into it, attached through the speaker magnet's central hole with a long screw, to hold the tops of the lamellae.

Then with a bit of wiggling and more double-sidede tape I attached all the lamellae together at the top. I used some washing up gloves cut into strips as (very makeshift) gaskets to mostly seal the gaps between the lamellae. Again, I used double sided tape to do this. To be honest that was the most fiddly part. Washing up gloves cut with scissors are not an ideal Radialstrahler gasket material!

And there it is! It doesn't sound terrible on its own, but as the driver is only rated up to 10kHz (and who knows what impact the radialstrahler build has on the theoretical frequency response!) I had to wire it in to an old bookshelf speaker's tweeter to get a bit more high-end.

I'll make another post with a few more videos of it playing, along with some discussion of what I've learned so far to take forward to the next prototype!

[heretherebedork]

Tomorrow and Wednesday are going to combine to murder you, y'all. Both good and bad.

Tomorrow night I'm going to go see Come From Away an hour and a half away from me after work which is good but also fucking ridiculous.

And then on Wednesday I'm going to a training at an ABA center (auuugh) that includes Autism 101 (double auuuugh) and that I should take a ride share to which I never do and I am stressed. Stressed.

Stupid work and time and space.

[possumstudies]

POSS 101: Intro to Poss' Studyblr

he/him, 23, northeastern us

class of 2023 graduate (psych BA + gender studies minor)

currently applying for school psychology grad programs

working in mental healthcare

gay trans man

auDHD + mentally ill

hEDS + part-time cane user

infj, 5w4, virgo (s) scorpio (m) cancer (r)

night owl + cat dad + lowkey hermit

what to expect: life updates related to my grad school journey, advice based on how i make things work for myself or things i learn the hard way, notes on whatever subjects i’m studying at the time, resources i’ve collected, and maybe pictures of what my studying looks like (although it’s not particularly aesthetically pleasing). i might also post about independent studying, language learning, books i’m reading, etc from time to time. i’ll probably start by doing some challenges to get into the habit of posting.

why i'm here: to share my journey of applying for (and eventually going to) grad school as someone whose experience with going to school been less than fantastic in the past thanks to undiagnosed disabilities and transition struggles. i want to show what it's like to get back into the academic world after burning out and spending a year running the hell away from it, to commit to doing something you still don’t really think you’re good enough for. i’m sure it won't be pretty but it will be real, and i hope you'll come along for the ride with me and maybe feel less alone.

languages: just english right now, but i plan on learning italian (my family’s language) and ASL

academic interests: how diagnostic criteria and tests are made and used, early identification of "atypical" presentations of autism and ADHD, developing alternatives to ABA "therapy" for autistic youth, developing harm reduction and community care-based alternatives to inpatient psychiatric institutions for people in crisis, lgbtq+ mental health (especially trans mental health)

special interest: d&d/critical role/baldur's gate 3

other interests: queer/trans lit and media, (trans) manhood and masculinities, disability studies, monster studies, linguistics, mycology, religions and mythology, death care, trans HRT science, character creation, worldbuilding, conlanging, ttrpgs and board games, dice collecting, singing, crocheting, zine making

[genuine-sushi]

I just want to share some of the things I was able to think through. Sabi ko hindi muna ako magtatake ng boards this year kasi hindi pa pala ako handa haha. Since I'm already graduating, I suddenly felt all the stress, pain at pagod sa ilang taong nag-aaral ako ng med sa kalagitnaan ng pandemic haha kaya nabago rin yung perspective and passion ko tbh, pero noong wala pang pandemic gustong gusto ko to kahit maiyak-iyak ako sa sobrang hirap non haha pero nung nagpandemic talaga nabago na lahat, Idk, but, studying in the midst of pandemic is challenging talaga. The struggle of being awake while listening thru virtual lectures and keeping your mental processes while reading numerous med books, notes.. etc.. is really a struggle. We all know that is kind of challenge because we can’t feel the urge to study. Or baka ako lang nakakafeel neto??HAHAHAHA anw, sa isip ko kailangan ko muna ng pahinga? hahaha pakiramdam ko kapag hindi ako magpapahinga kakainin lang ako ng takot and pressure. Aba syempre magtatrabaho ako after maka-grad since March 2025 pa naman balak ko magtake ng MTLE. Gusto ko parin ipursue tong degree na to kasi isa rin to sa pangarap ko haha. Ang mantra pa naman ng iba ay "take it or regret it"? ehh syempre for me gusto ko one take lang ng boards and buong buo loob ko like 101% ready, for me lang ha? If you're ready, take it, If you're not, then take your time. Why regret if given more time to prepare, you would be readier and more confident to take the exam, rightttt?

So ayun hehe I will continue to work towards achieving my goals and dreams, and will live my life to the fullest with lots of blessings, love and success! I am not rushing or racing. I am deliberate and dedicated. ˙ᵕ˙

[autisticwomen]

Modern Autism

Autism is a complicated diagnosis, and it’s been treated differently over the years. In the modern day, people with autism are treated better than ever, but there’s still work to be done.

One of the more recent developments in the autism diagnosis is in the DSM-V, in which the several subcategories of autism were changed in one umbrella term: Autism Spectrum Disorder. This change allowed people to clarify their understanding and acceptance of people with autism because it changed a lot of finicky diagnoses to something simple.

More people with autism are being diagnosed than they were even two years ago. New data shows that 1 in 44 children are being diagnosed with autism, in comparison to 1 in 54 in 2020. Experts believe that this is because of improvements in identification, diagnosis, education, and referrals to services. This results in more people being able to get treatment for their autism.

Speaking of treatment, there are lots of ways for autism to be treated. While there is no cure for autism, and it’s controversial as to whether there should be, there are lots of ways for those with autism to be able to live their lives easier. Some of these include changing behaviors using Applied Behavioral Therapy (ABA), improving language development using Speech and Language Therapy, improving the ability to live as independently as possible using Occupational Therapy, and improving social skills using social-relational approaches.

There is controversy regarding ABA, however. The earliest verions of the treatment involved punishments when behaviors seen as negative such as stimming (self-stimulating behavior such as rocking back and forth and flapping hands). While this isn’t the case anymore, it is still built into the bones of the treatment. It is also very focused on eliminating behaviors instead of building skills. Autistic self-advocates believe that ABA attempts to make people with autism fit neurotypical standards instead of working with the different needs people with autism have.

Most people with autism do not support ABA, and there are better treatment options for autism.

What does this mean for women with autism?

New research and better education has allowed more doctors to understand the differences in how autism presents in men and women which allows them to better diagnosis women with autism. Many women with autism who are undiagnosed develop other mental health problems in response to the stress of dealing with autism without resources.

Generally, things are better in the world of autism. However, better resources and research are still needed.

Sources: 

https://pepcleve.org/news-events/autism-101-the-evolution-of-our-modern-day-viewpoint/

https://beaminghealth.com/article/introducing-a-modern-approach-to-autism-news-and-resources

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/treatment.html

https://childmind.org/article/controversy-around-applied-behavior-analysis/

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/global/case-studies/2021/sep/improving-diagnosis-women-and-girls-autism

[claudioxe]

Ao que às ocultas calunia o próximo, a esse destruirei; o que tem olhar altivo e coração soberbo, não o suportarei. Os meus olhos procurarão os fiéis da terra, para que habitem comigo; o que anda em reto caminho, esse me servirá. Não há de ficar em minha casa o que usa de fraude; o que profere mentiras não permanecerá ante meus olhos. Manhã após manhã, destruirei todos os ímpios da terra, para limpar a cidade do SENHOR dos que praticam a iniquidade. (Salmos 101:5-8)

Tira da sua vida tudo o que te corrompe. Se afaste daquilo que é odioso aos olhos de Deus. Porque o iníquo não permanecerá em Sua Presença e aquele que o SENHOR reprovou não habitará na Sua casa. Pois o tempo de se corrigir é hoje. Não dê margem e legalidade ao diabo te acusar.

Aba Pai, OhSenhorJESUS, Vem Jesus, Sérgio Madureira!!!

[aykutiltertr]

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[belgradeoldschool]

1/4 finale plaj-ofa aba lige, drugi mec: igokea - partizan 80:101 (21.4.2024)

kevin panter

[gonzalo-obes]

IMAGENES Y DATOS INTERESANTES DEL DIA 9 DE ENERO DE 2024

Día Mundial de la Electricidad Estática, Año Internacional de los Camélidos.

San Marcelino, San Vidal, Santa Alexia, Santa Marcionila y Santa Ocilia.

Tal día como hoy en el año 2020: Fallece la primera persona por COVID-19 en el mundo.

2011

En Juba, una capital regional en el sur de Sudán, se desata el entusiasmo durante el primer día del referéndum de secesión, que se celebrará durante toda la semana, y que muy probablemente acabará dividiendo el país en dos: Sudán del Norte y Sudán del Sur. Aunque los resultados definitivos no se conocerán hasta el próximo mes de febrero, todo parece indicar que el apoyo a la separación del Norte será masivo. (Hace 13 años)

2005

En Palestina, tras la muerte de Yasir Arafat, se celebran elecciones presidenciales en las que resulta elegido el candidato de "Al Fatah", Mahmud Abas, también conocido como Abu Mazen, lo que es recibido con muestras de alivio por la comunidad internacional. A pesar de que muchos pronostican una guerra civil entre las distintas facciones palestinas, la transición se hará de manera más o menos pacífica. (Hace 19 años)

1954

La empresa International Business Machines (IBM) presenta en Nueva York (EE.UU.), la primera calculadora de transistores y circuitos integrados, un gran adelanto técnico para la época. En 1957, lanzarán el IBM 608, de considerable tamaño y un precio de unos 80.000 dólares. (Hace 70 años)

1945

Las fuerzas anfibias norteamericanas desembarcan en Lingayen, principal puerto de Luzón a 160 kilómetros de Manila. 175.000 hombres les seguirán en los próximos días. San Fernando, segundo puerto de Luzón, se haya a 48 kilómetros al norte de la playa de desembarco. Mac Arthur espera enfrentarse a los japoneses en una zona llana de la isla. (Hace 79 años)

1923

Los aliados vencedores de la I Guerra Mundial, al ver que Alemania infringe voluntariamente las entregas de carbón acordadas, deciden hoy que el próximo 11 de enero, tropas francesas y belgas ocupen el distrito alemán del Ruhr. Los británicos se mantendrán aparte de esta decisión y los italianos tampoco tomarán parte en esta medida. (Hace 101 años)

1880

Una gran nevada destruye los estados de Oregón y Washington, en EEUU.

1839

En la Academia de las Ciencias Francesa, Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre anuncia el proceso del daguerrotipo, primer paso de lo que será la futura fotografía. (Hace 185 años)

1768

En Londres (Reino Unido), Philip Astley techa la arena sobre la que realiza su espectáculo ecuestre, inaugurando el primer circo de la era moderna. Astley, buen jinete (ha pertenecido a los Dragones del decimoquinto regimiento de caballería) descubre que al galopar en un círculo cerrado, la fuerza centrífuga le permite realizar ejercicios inauditos sobre la grupa de su caballo. Astley comenzará a ganar dinero y tendrá que contratar a otros jinetes, payasos, malabaristas, funambulistas y músicos, sentando así las bases del circo moderno, tal y como es conocido hoy. Nunca utilizará animales salvajes en su circo de arena. Será más tarde cuando un competidor suyo acuñará el término "circo" para describir esta nueva forma de entretenimiento, tomando el nombre que los romanos daban a los teatros circulares donde disputaban sus conocidas carreras de cuadrigas. (Hace 256 años)

1534

En Sevilla, España, atraca junto a la Torre del Oro, la nao "Santa María del Campo" con el primer y rico cargamento de metal precioso que la conquista del Perú proporciona. (Hace 490 años)

475

Una revuelta instigada por Verina a favor de su hermano Basilisco, obliga al emperador bizantino Zenón a huir de su capital en Constantinopla (actual Turquía). El emperador se esconderá en una fortaleza en Antioquía donde pasará el próximo año y medio reclutando un ejército para marchar sobre Constantinopla en agosto de 476. Entonces en la capital reinará el caos donde Basilisco es poco querido por lo que la entrada en la ciudad se producirá sin prácticamente oposición siendo Zenón restaurado en el trono. (Hace 1549 años)

[blossomabc]

ABA Therapy 101: Understanding the Basics in Arlington Heights

Introduction

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy has emerged as a highly effective and widely utilized intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In Arlington Heights, this evidence-based approach is making significant strides in helping individuals lead more fulfilling lives. This article serves as a comprehensive guide, providing an overview of ABA therapy, its fundamental principles, and the impact it has on the Arlington Heights community.

What is ABA Therapy?

Applied Behavior Analysis is a systematic and data-driven approach that aims to improve socially significant behaviors. In the context of autism, ABA therapy focuses on addressing challenges and enhancing skills related to communication, social interaction, and daily living. Therapists use principles of behaviorism to understand how behavior functions in a particular environment and apply interventions to bring about positive changes.

Key Principles of ABA Therapy

Behavioral Assessments: ABA therapy begins with a thorough assessment of an individual's behavior. This involves identifying patterns, triggers, and the functions of specific behaviors, laying the foundation for personalized interventions.

Behavioral Goals: Based on the assessment, ABA therapists establish clear and measurable behavioral goals. These goals are tailored to address the individual's unique needs, focusing on enhancing adaptive behaviors and reducing challenging ones.

Data Collection: ABA is highly data-driven. Therapists collect ongoing data to track progress systematically. This approach allows for evidence-based decision-making, ensuring that interventions are continuously adjusted for maximum effectiveness.

Positive Reinforcement: ABA therapy heavily relies on positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors. Rewards, praise, or other incentives are used to motivate individuals, making learning more engaging and effective.

Generalization: ABA aims for generalization, ensuring that learned skills extend beyond the therapy setting. This means that individuals can apply newly acquired behaviors in various environments and situations.

Prompting and Fading: ABA therapists use prompts to assist individuals in achieving a desired behavior. Over time, prompts are systematically faded, promoting independence and self-initiated behavior.

The ABA Therapy Process in Arlington Heights

In Arlington Heights, ABA therapy is often delivered in specialized centers equipped with trained professionals. The process typically involves the following steps:

Assessment and Goal Setting: A thorough assessment is conducted to understand the individual's strengths, challenges, and specific needs. Based on this assessment, clear behavioral goals are established.

Individualized Intervention Plans: ABA therapists create personalized intervention plans that outline specific strategies to achieve the established goals. These plans are dynamic and evolve as progress is made.

Therapeutic Sessions: ABA sessions are structured and may take place in various settings, including therapy centers, schools, or homes. Sessions are designed to be engaging, incorporating play-based activities and positive reinforcement.

Data Collection and Analysis: Throughout the intervention, therapists collect data to evaluate progress objectively. This data guides decision-making, ensuring that interventions remain effective and are adjusted as needed.

Family Involvement: ABA therapy emphasizes the importance of family involvement. Parents and caregivers are provided with training and support to reinforce learned behaviors outside of therapy sessions.

Transition and Generalization: As individuals make progress, the focus shifts towards generalizing skills to different environments and situations. ABA therapy aims to equip individuals with the tools to navigate real-world scenarios independently.

Community Impact in Arlington Heights:

The impact of ABA therapy in Arlington Heights is notable. Families report improved communication, enhanced social skills, and increased independence in individuals receiving ABA services. ABA therapy centers actively collaborate with schools, community organizations, and healthcare providers to create a comprehensive support system for individuals with autism.

Conclusion

ABA therapy serves as a beacon of hope for individuals with autism in Arlington Heights, offering a systematic and individualized approach to behavior intervention. By understanding the basics of ABA therapy, individuals and families can make informed decisions about the potential benefits it can bring to their lives. As Arlington Heights continues to embrace inclusive practices, ABA therapy stands as a cornerstone in fostering the growth, development, and overall well-being of individuals on the autism spectrum.

[ilserre]

Tēta tētis 0049

Nepatīkami un patīkami notikumi Ļvovā

Nometnē mēs esam sadalīti rotās un grupās. Uz darbu ejot, šis sadalījums netiek ievērots. Jau divas nedēļas esam strādājuši uz dzelzceļa divos baros ar 100 gūstekņiem katrā. Arī sargi ir tie paši. Katra sargu komanda apsargā savus 100 gūstekņus. Darba laikā abas grupas strādā kopā un sargu ķēde ir izvietota darba vietai apkārt. Dažas dienas esmu vienā sargu apsargātā barā, citas dienas otrā.

Kādā priekšpusdienā mūs kā parasti nostāda saskaitīšanai. Katrs sargu brigadieris skaita savus 100 gūstekņus. Izrādās, ka viena gūstekņa nav. Pārskaita otro grupu... Tajā izrādās 101 gūsteknis. Tad sāk noskaidrot, kurš tas ir. Es vienaldzīgi stāvu, skatos debesīs, kur, kā Veidenbaums teicis, "…kā gulbji balti padebeši iet", un man pat prātā neienāk, ka esmu sajaucis sargu pie nometnes sastādītās komandas.

Ar pārējo gūstekņu palīdzību tomēr noskaidrojas, ka tas esmu es. Tad mani nežēlīgi lamājot un grūstot izsauc no ierindas. Es pat brilles nepaspēju noņemt. Man liek gulties ar seju uz leju. Es turu zem pieres mazliet izliektas plaukstas, jo man pa pakausi sit ar šautenes laidnes galu. Tas gan ir vairāk citu iebiedēšanai, jo ar smago šauteni stiprāk sitot, mana galva sašķīstu kā sapuvis ābols. Viss tiek pavadīts ar daudziem krievu lamuvārdiem. Krievu valoda šajā jomā laikam ir visbagātākā pasaulē. Tad mani uzrauj kājās un birst jautājumi krievu valodā: "Ko, bēgt sagatavojies?" Es: "Nē, nav kur bēgt." "Kāpēc tur nostājies?" Es: "Sajaucu. Vienu dienu pie jums, citu dienu tur. Visi šie gūstekņi no vienas rotas."

Esmu paēdis, pret visu apkārt notiekošo galīgi vienaldzīgs un aizsapņojies. Šajā brīdī gan mani nolaiž no sapņu debesīm uz šīs Ukrainas zemītes un turpinās jautājumu krusa:

"Sieva ir?" Es: "Nav." "Tēvs, māte ir?" Es: "To es pašreiz nezinu." "No kurienes krievu valodu zini? Tu esi "vlasovecs"?" Es: "Esmu latvietis. Skolā krievu valodu mācīja." "Bļeģ (блядь), gulies grāvī!"

Tad mani ar kājas spērieniem ieveļ nelielā gravītī, kurā cauri pagājušā gada zāles paliekām tek kādus 5 cm dziļa pavasara ūdens straumīte. Mums iepriekš ir izdoti lietoti vatēti pusmēteļi "pufaikas". Tās ir siltas, un pārmērīgu aukstumu es nejūtu. Es vēl stenu, vaidu un tēloju, ka man ir ļoti slikti. To sargi grib arī panākt, jo tas ir domāts citu iebiedēšanai. Gandrīz pusstundu mani tā notur, pēc tam lamājot liek atpakaļ pie darba. Es noņemu brilles, lai mani nepazītu un vēlreiz nesodītu. Es arī apņemos pie sevis vairs nesapņot un uzmanīties, lai šādu nepatikšanu vairs nebūtu.

Jau nākamajā dienā notiek arī patīkams notikums mūsu dzīvē. Visi baltieši tiek nostādīti rindā un mums tiek paziņots, ka mēs drīz brauksim mājās. Pagaidām gan vēl neesot pienācis šis laiks, bet mums esot atļauts aizrakstīt uz mājām. Mūsu šejienes adrese ir kāds pasta kastes numurs, uz kuru rakstot mēs varam saņemt atbildes, pie kam kā karavīriem, arī mums nav vajadzīgas pastmarkas. Mums arī saka, ka mēs varot saņemt nelielas paciņas. Rakstīt gan nedrīkstot, kur tieši mēs atrodamies, cik mūsu ir un ko mēs te strādājam.

Neviens no Baltijas par mājām nekādas ziņas nav saņēmis. Arī es nezinu, kas mājās notiek, tāpēc atļauja rakstīt ir ļoti gaidīta. Jau nākamajā dienā tabakas karoti iemainu pret zīmuļa galu, darbā atrodu tādu tīrāku papīru no kāda cementmaisa un nosūtu vēstuli uz mājām. Es uzrakstu vien: "Man iet labi, esmu dzīvs un vesels, strādāju dažādus darbus. Novēlu jums visu to labāko un gaidu atbildi." Nekādu paciņu neprasu, jo nezinu, vai viņiem ir ko sūtīt un vai vispār viņi ir dzīvi. Tā sākās atbildes gaidīšanas laiks.

Vēlāk arī noskaidrojām, ka mūsu vēstules visas tika pārbaudītas un tās norādīja izmeklētājiem mūsu adreses, tās tad tika izmantotas izmeklēšanā.

[seshaudio]

A little kitchen session with the speaker. YouTube Preamp extension to control the frequency bands/delay/dub siren. To be honest the speaker actually sounds best with dub played through the youtube pre - some other styles of music just don't suit it at all. Convenient!!

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in case you where wondering what this weird fishenthusiast has been doing:

1 Coelacanth 2 Lungfish 3 Tetrapod 4 Ropefish 5 Bichir 6 Sturgeon 7 Paddlefish 8 Bowfish 9 Gar (messed up Maxillary needs correction) 10 Ladyfish 11 Tarpon 12 Japanese gissu 13 bonefish 14 deep sea spiny eel 15 Halosaur 16 Protanguilla 17 cutthroat eel 18 Mud eel 19 thin eel 20 moray eel 21 false moray (u r a FRAUD!) 22 longneck eel 23 snake eel 24 pike conger 25 duckbill eel 26 conger 27 garden eel 28 Bathymyrinae 29 spaghetti eel 30 pelican eel 31 Saccopharynx 32 onejaw gulpers 33 bobtail snipe-eel 34 freshwater eel 35 snipe eel 36 sawtooth eel 37 Mooneye 38 freshwater butterflyfish 39 arowana 40 knifefish 41 aba 42 freshwater elephantfish 43 anchovi 44 denticle herring 45 Pellona 46 Pristigaster 47 wolf herring 48 round herring 49 herring 50 sardine 51 sprat 52 menhaden 53 sprat 54 Slickhead 55 milkfish 56 beaked salmon 57 shellear 58 hingemouth 59 bitterling 60 bleak 61 barbel 62 redfin 63 snowtrout 64 Golden-Line fish 65 sharpbelly 66 white amur bream 67 tinfoil barb 68 khramulyas 69 crucian carp 69A ryukin goldfish 70 common carp 71 carplet 72 rasbora 73 danio 74 flying barb 75 silver cyprinid 76 razorbelly minnow 77 false gudgeons 78 gudgeon 79 steed 80 mud carp 81 labeo 82 yellowfish 83 Leptobarbus 84 common bream 85 bleak 86 chiselmouth 87 longfin dace 88 mexican chub 89 spanish minnowcarp 90 aztec chub 91 bream 92 silver bream 93 stoneroller 94 nase 95 dace 96 redside dace 97 ornate shiner 98 lake chub 99 satinfin shiner 100 desert minnow 101 desert dace 102 longjaw minnow 103 slender chub 104 cutlips minnow 105 western chub 106 flame chub 107 california (roll ) roach 108 silvery minnow 109 bigeye chub 110 least chub 111 hitch 112 spinedace 113 moderlieschen 114 eurasian dace 115 highscale shiner 116 finescale shiner 117 blacktail chub 118 pearl dace 119 spikedace 120 moapa dace 121 peamouth 122 hardhead 123 hornhead chub 124 golden shiner 125 eastern shiner 126 pugnose minnow 127 oregon chub And I am NOWHERE NEAR finished!

[tryingtobejoy]

Skenario-Nya

Bukan konten Tumblr sih. Tapi tetap mau nulis ini di sini biar ingat.

Hidup lucu banget sih wkwk kayaknya ini akan jadi super curhat dan geer. Tapi benar-benar di luar dugaan banget. Wkwk emangnya siapa saya sok bisa menduga-duga hal yang belum terjadi? Wkwkwkwk.

Hari ini sebenarnya harusnya akan menjadi hari sendu saya sih, sudah mellow banget bawaannya hari ini dari pagi atau (bahkan dari malam). Kayaknya ada 101 alasan untuk menangis hari ini (dan memang sempat nangis juga sih www) tapi tenang post ini bukan berisi tulisan sedih nan galau. Tulisan ini akan penuh rasa syukur. Alhamdulillaah masih diberikan rasa-rasa ini.

Seperti yang saya bilang, harusnya hari ini saya akan sedih seharian. Sudah kebayang sih gak mood ngapa-ngapain dan mau tidur seharian untuk balas dendam tidur malam yang tidak ada lelap-lelapnya. Tapi tiba-tiba diajak keluarga makan ke luar dalam rangka sudah sidangnya adik saya. Ini rencananya sudah dari kemarin-kemarin, tapi lucunya seperti sudah skenario-Nya menunda rencana itu agar baru terlaksana hari ini; hari yang harusnya saya gunakan untuk mengurung diri di kamar seharian.

Berangkat dari rumah gak hujan. Cerah. Sampai-sampai saya mikir, ini malu lah kalau saya mellow di hari yang cerah, gak cocok. Wkwkwk. Tapi pas sampai tujuan malah hujan wkwkwkwkwk. Lucu banget tadi beneran tiba-tiba senyum sendiri lihat hujan tiba-tiba menderas.

Tidak ada yang memperkirakan akan hujan. Apalagi tadi masih terang. Saya pun mengurungkan niat untuk bawa payung karena mikirnya, "cerah kok, gak hujan". Di situ sih lucunya, kadang di saat kita merasa nyaman, akhirnya kita lupa mempersiapkan hal-hal yang padahal biasanya sudah kita siapkan untuk tetap aman. Agak tertampar tapi ya benar juga, kadang hujan memang turun tiba-tiba, tanpa aba-aba, dan kita tetap harus melanjutkan perjalanan dengan berbagai cara. Semoga ditunjukkan cara yang baik ya. Aamiin.

Pulang-pulang dari pergi rasanya sepi lagi pas masuk kamar. Menatap langit-langit kamar sempat jadi terlalu memikirkan hal-hal yang mungkin saya belum bisa tahu jawabannya sekarang. Bawaannya sudah sedih lagi, padahal tidak ada yang terjadi. Tapi ya memang masih kepikiran sih.

Tiba-tiba ada chat masuk. Ajakan ke luar lainnya. Ya ampun ini kalau boleh geer, ini tuh bukti nyata penerapan "la tahzan innallaaha ma'ana" banget gak sih? Kayak awalnya ajakan pergi ini harusnya jumat malam after office. Tapi tiba-tiba diundur, awalnya mau malam minggu tapi gak jadi juga, dan malah jadinya minggu malam. Serta pas sekali ketika saya mulai sendirian di kamar lagi.

Terus harusnya tadi pagi lari, karena sudah lama gak lari. Minggu lalu jalan-jalan ke pantai dari sabtu pagi sampai minggu malam jadi ga lari. Dua minggu lalu pun gagal lari karena kecapekan pulang malam terus pas weekdays (wkwk alasan). Tadi pagi jadinya gak lari juga saya, karena semalem ga bisa tidur, jadi pagi-pagi takut tewas kalo maksain lari. Sesuatu yang dipaksakan ga baik kan?

Tapi benar-benar ini saya geer banget sih tiba-tiba malam ini yang rencana awalnya cuma makan-makan sushi harusnya, tapi sushinya rame banget jadi pindah mall :") Dah kayak beneran diskenarioin begitu karena kalo jadi di mall yang ada sushi itu, gak ada timezone jadi saya pasti tidak mendapatkan kesempatan untuk olahraga di timezone wkwkwkwkwk geer banget tapi beneran merasa ini skenario hari ini bagus banget sih parah sampai-sampai sesemangat itu saya main basket di timezone bisa sampai keringetan karena berapa ronde ya saya tadi paling banyak wkwk dah gitu saya nobatkan diri saya sendiri menjadi mvp malam ini di ring basket timezone👍

Oh kurang satu lagi. Tadi waktu masih nunggu teman-teman yang lain datang jadi menemani seorang teman beli buku gitu, buku bacaan serius dan berat. Wkwk jadi tertampar kalau saya mungkin perlu kembali membaca-baca lagi deh, biar saya belajar. Pas bangetnya teman ini tiba-tiba cerita alasan dia beli buku itu karena memang sedang mendalami dan mempelajari bidang itu di tahun ini akibat sempat mendapatkan sebuah 'kejadian' waktu awal-awal pandemi. Terus kalau ini juga skenario-Nya untuk mengingatkan saya: Ayo kamu kan juga habis diberikan sebuah 'kejadian', belajar dong, mulai banyak baca-baca lagi dong! Wkwkwk geer banget tapi beneran lucu banget sih hidup.

Terima kasih, skenario-Nya!✨

Di Tanjung Barat sedetik lalu ke Depok, 21 November 2021

[hompunkulus]

If not for Aleister Crowley and Anton Szandor LaVey the occult would probably not be so crowded. That's good and bad, I guess. A smaller crowd means there would be more quality works rather then the same subjects regurgitated ad infinitum by every Witch 101 author. Then again, these works would be still rare and on the expensive end, I assume. Small crowds equals rarity because of obscure knowledge being presented in a public domain. Obscure knowledge can be expensive and difficult to come by, especially if the author is known in small but prominent circles.

A large crowd may also be bad, as we see today, because everyone thinks they're a wickedy witch or high level sorceror because they mastered the art of masturbating on doodles. I've done it. Still, there is so much more to magic then masturbation and amateur artwork.

I wonder if the occult would be so prominent in my life if I never got Kathryn Paulson's Magic & Witchcraft or Anton Szandor LaVey's The Satanic Bible. I was raised in Scientology, so maybe I would have made my way to Western Occultism eventually. There wasn't much, but Crowley's name was mentioned in a few of L. Ron Hubbard's works, particularly calling him the Master Therion (a.ka. Great Beast) in one of his lectures. The little library of non-Scientology books they did have at my local Org had a copy of Crowley's Magick: Book 4, Liber ABA. They will never admit Hubbard and Crowley's friendship/magical associations, though.

Maybe I would have gone full Daoist since I was raised by a martial artist who personally knew the local kung fu master. A Westerner, but no less prolific and skilled in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Daoist Martial Arts, and Medical Qigong. No matter how crowded or miniscule the occult world is, those of us that seek the Forbidden Fruit of Knowledge may always be presented oppurtunities to further their magical curiosities. At least I would hope so.