#factotums of this disorder

[juliaridulaina]

Simbiosi global⚛Global symbiosis⚛Simbiosis global

SIMBIOSI: El terme simbiosi (del grec: σύν, syn, ‘junts’; y βίωσις, biosi, viure) s’aplica a la interacció biològica, a la relació o associació íntima d’organismes de especies diferents para beneficiar-se mútuament o no en el seu desenvolupament vital.1 ​Vaig tenir una experiència fa molts anys.., allò que de vegades se’n diu una visió (no sóc pas visionària jo), molt embolcallant. De sobte vaig…

[moosefeels]

anyway the thing about goncharov is that YES it’s a tragedy and it’s about the futility of nationalism and the intrinsic rot and disorder in the late capitalist moment (see: the amount of time devoted to capturing the long walk from the bus stop past the half-constructed bodies of vele di scampia) but it’s also so fucking funny (see: the largo al factotum needle drop, the ongoing throughline with katya’s shoes, andrey’s mother). like it wouldn’t work without the jokes. it has to have both. 

[marafaria]

10 Words/Phrases That Describe My Personality

Analytical (adj.): skilled in or habitually using analysis.

Syn: Cogent, Detailed, Diagnostic

Etymology:

"employing analytic methods," 1520s, with -al (1) + Medieval Latin analyticus, from Medieval Latin analyticus, from Greek analytikos "analytical," from analytos "dissolved," from analyein "unloose, release, set free," from ana "up, back, throughout" (see ana-) + lysis "a loosening," from lyein "to unfasten" (see lose). In linguistics, of languages that use particles and auxiliaries (rather than inflections) to modify meaning and show relations of words, from 1830. Analytical chemistry resolves compounds into elements. Related: Analytically.

Reason: When I approach a new topic, situation, or idea, I like to analyze the subject to find out what it is comprised of.

2) Chaotic (adj.): completely confused or disordered:

Syn: Anarchic, disorganized, helter-skeltor

Etymology:

1713, "in a state of primordial chaos," irregularly formed in English from chaos + -ic, probably on model of eros/erotic, demos/demotic, hypnos/hypnotic, etc. Transferred or figurative meaning "confused, disordered" is from 1747.

Reason: As much as I’d like to be, I am not organized whatsoever. My work and living spaces are all over the place. I find that when I do organize things I tend to lose them more easily though.

3) Jack of all trades, master of none (n.): a person who is adept at many different kinds of work.

Syn: Factotum, handyman, pantologist

Etymology:

In Elizabethan English the quasi-New Latin term Johannes factotum ("Johnny do-it-all") was sometimes used, with the same negative connotation[1] that "Jack of all trades" sometimes has today. The term was famously used by Robert Greene in his 1592 booklet Greene's Groats-Worth of Wit,[2] in which he dismissively refers to actor-turned-playwright William Shakespeare with this term, the first published mention of the writer.

In 1612, the English-language version of the phrase appeared in the book "Essays and Characters of a Prison" by English writer Geffray Mynshul (Minshull)[3] originally published in 1618,[4] and probably based on the author's experience while held at Gray's Inn, London, when imprisoned for debt.[5]

Mynshul uses only the first half of the phrase in the book, which may indicate that the phrase was in common usage at the time he wrote his account. Indeed, the "jack of all trades" part of the phrase was in common use during the 17th century and was generally used as a term of praise. "Jack" in those days was a generic term for "man".

Reason: I am a very indecisive person. Once I start on learning one thing, I am already dreaming of what I could learn next instead of mastering one skill.

4) Logical (adj.): reasoning in accordance with the principles of logic, as a person or the mind:

Syn.: Rational, plausible, relevant

Etymology: early 15c., "based on reason, according to the principles of logic," from logic + -al (1). Meaning "pertaining to logic" is c. 1500. Attested from 1860 as "following as a reasonable consequence." Related: Logically. Logical positivism, in reference to the ideas of the Vienna Circle of philosophers, is from 1931

Reason: I like to do things efficiently and quickly. I find that logic has helped me achieved the fastest path to my goals.

5) Inquisitive (adj.): given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious

Syn: Curious, nosy, interested

Etymology: late 14c., from Old French inquisitif, from Late Latin inquisitivus "making inquiry," from Latin inquisit-, past participle stem of inquirere "seek after, search for; examine, investigate" (see inquire).

Reason: I absolutely love to learn, and try to absorb all the information I can like a sponge. I don’t always soak up as much information as I’d like sometimes, but I’m always eager to be educated on new subjects and topics.

6) Fastidious (adj.): excessively particular, critical, or demanding;

Syn: hypercritical, choosy, fussy

Etymology:  mid-15c., "full of pride," from Latin fastidiosus "disdainful, squeamish, exacting," from fastidium "loathing, squeamishness; dislike, aversion; excessive nicety," which is of uncertain origin; perhaps from *fastu-taidiom, a compound of fastus "contempt, arrogance, pride," and taedium "aversion, disgust." Fastus is possibly from PIE *bhars- (1) "projection, bristle, point," on the notion of "prickliness" (Watkins) or "a semantic shift from 'top' to 'haughtiness' which is conceivable, but the u-stem is not attested independently" [de Vaan], who adds that "fastidium would be a tautology." Early use in English was both in passive and active senses. Meaning "squeamish, over-nice" in English emerged 1610s. Related: Fastidiously; fastidiousness.

Reason: I’m very much a perfectionist, so I’m very critical of myself. I view my work, whether it be school, art, or workplace related, as a facet or reflection of myself. Therefore, when the things I do are not perfect I feel as if I am not presenting the best self I am to others.

7) Candor (n.):

1. the state or quality of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression; candidness: The candor of the speech impressed the audience. 2. freedom from bias; fairness; impartiality:

Syn.: Honesty, Frankness, Fairness

Etymology:  "openness of mind, impartiality, frankness," c. 1600, from Latin candor "purity, openness," originally "whiteness," from candere "to shine, to be white" (see candle). Borrowed earlier in English (c. 1500) with the Latin literal sense "extreme whiteness."

Reason: When I ask others for their opinion on something, I would rather them to be upfront and to the point. I value honesty and don’t beat around the bush when it comes to helping others.

8) Circumspect (adj.): watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent:

Syn: Considerate, meticulous, vigilant

Etmology: early 15c., from Latin circumspectus "deliberate, guarded, well-considered," past participle of circumspicere "look around, take heed," from circum "around, round about" (see circum-) + specere "to look" (see scope (n.1)). Related: Circumspectly; circumspectness.

Reason: Passion without consideration can lead to very ill consequences. It never hurts to step back and examine things from different angles before proceeding.

9) Amiable (adj.): agreeable; willing to accept the wishes, decisions, or suggestions of another or others.

Syn.: Charming, cheerful, affable

Etymology:  ate 14c., "kindly, friendly," also "worthy of love or admiration," from Old French amiable "pleasant, kind; worthy to be loved" (12c.), from Late Latin amicabilis "friendly," from Latin amicus "friend, loved one," noun use of an adjective, "friendly, loving," from amare "to love" (see Amy).

Reason: It never hurts to help others and be kind. Through a simple compliment or happy attitude, one can brighten someone else’s day. We all could use a little more happiness in the world.

10) Maverick (adj.): unorthodox, unconventional, nonconformist:

Syn: bohemian, malcontent, stubborn

Etymology:  From the surname of Texas lawyer Samuel Maverick, who refused to brand his cattle. The surname Maverick is of Welsh origin, from Welsh mawr-rwyce, meaning "valiant hero".[

Reason: When I have my mind set on something it’s hard for me to change my path of action. While I am open for different opinions and plan of actions, especially if they help improve the situation, it takes a strong argument to convince me to change.