The Ability to be Someone Else

[digital angel]

If you could be any one, who would you be? Feel free to choose to not answer.

 

[Awesome_Person]

my true self. With no anxiety and depression issues

 

[EyeSeeCold]

my true self. With no anxiety and depression issues

But aren't your anxiety and depression issues a part of what makes you you - the 'you' you are now?

 

[Dimensional Transition]

Okay, to please ESC : A person who has all the same assets and characteristics as me, but minus the depression, anxiety and low self-esteem issues. Oh and minus the conflict-avoiding behavior. Someone who'd be able to solve stuff like conflicts and arguments quickly... through magic or something.

 

[Awesome_Person]

Okay, to please ESC : A person who has all the same assets and characteristics as me, but minus the depression, anxiety and low self-esteem issues. Oh and minus the conflict-avoiding behavior. Someone who'd be able to solve stuff like conflicts and arguments quickly... through magic or something.

Thats pretty much what i was going to say haha. Thanks.

And ya i guess those undesirable traits make me who i am today.

Plus all of the skills of a badass wizard, thatd be nice

 

[Cheeseumpuffs]

A dude with superman's powers, a cooler outfit and without the need to do good and help everyone in trouble. Responsibility does not come with power. Responsibility can go die in a hole somewhere.

 

[GYX_Kid]

Myself in the past, with all physical and mental functions of that selected event intact- the one alteration being the quickly-fleeting thought process necessary to make one decision of my choice (decided by my present self)

Then myself now would experience it, and be able to choose whether to "go back" to the past having made that decision, or not

 

[Meer]

I would be DT for a moment, to see if Awesome_Person is his sock.

Maybe I would be a less paranoid person...

 

[SpaceYeti]

I would be my current mental self, but physically my older self, in the time I was actually younger, say high schoolish. I'd do plenty differently.

 

[Jesse]

I've had that irrational thought for a while Space Yeti. It consumes way too much of my time but I guess it's a defence mechanism that is needed or something.

Personally I can't choose so I will cheat and pick someone that could change into anybody at will.

 

[lucky12]

Screw it, I'm good Just wish I didn't have chronic back pain, and somehow could avoid any further injuries and health issues.

 

[Awesome_Person]

I would be DT for a moment, to see if Awesome_Person is his sock.

Maybe I would be a less paranoid person...

DT?????

 

[EyeSeeCold]

Doesn't seem like DMT's sock, but w/e either way.

As for the OP, dunno. Life experiences are too complex to comparatively judge, one is really enough. Unless it's a one time deal for an existing/fictional person in particular, I don't have any wishes.

 

[Jordan~]

Someone like me, but more mentally functional, which seems to be a theme here.

 

[Awesome_Person]

Doesn't seem like DMT's sock, but w/e either way.

As for the OP, dunno. Life experiences are too complex to comparatively judge, one is really enough. Unless it's a one time deal for an existing/fictional person in particular, I don't have any wishes.

Im scared and confused

 

[IIXIII]

I've always wanted to know what is it like to be a man. Just for a day.
I like myself too much to want to be someone else.

 

[Words]

Are you ready kids? Spongebob Squarepants.

 

[Jennywocky]

I've always wanted to know what is it like to be a man. Just for a day.

It's overrated... and you won't even get to wear pretty shoes.

I like myself too much to want to be someone else.

Yeah, I have trouble wanting to be anyone else... although there are physical, social, financial, or occupational aspects of myself I'd like to change.

Are you ready kids? Spongebob Squarepants.

That just sounds so full of holes to me.

 

[Chimera]

I would be someone who could fix the world's major problems painlessly within 24 hours.
Or Oprah. Just for kicks.
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[xbox]

"Me. Because I'm awesome." -quoted by a special someone.

 

[Cheeseumpuffs]

"Me. Because I'm awesome." -quoted by a special someone.

I believe my signature speaks for itself.

 

[digital angel]

It's overrated... and you won't even get to wear pretty shoes.


Agreed..I suppose being an INTP woman can be considered to be close to being a man and you can wear pretty shoes.

 

[Reluctantly]

It's overrated... and you won't even get to wear pretty shoes.

Oh, man. It's true...but having a penis is kind of fun.

 

[Lobstrich]

I'd be a man with a large beard.


I want a beard.

 

[Bird]

I would be a rock named Paul.

 

[Words]

How silly...

 

[Reluctantly]

I've always wondered what it would be like to be a cat and run around jumping on everything. Do animals count? I don't want it to be a person; I'm already one.

 

[xbox]

I want to be a dinosaur when I grow up.

 

[Lostwitheal]

I'd be a man with a large beard.


I want a beard.

I'm getting a decent beard at this point. It has it's ups and downs. I'm thinking about shaving it into some unusual shape next weekend, perhaps Wolverine style would be entertaining.

 

[Lobstrich]

I'm getting a decent beard at this point. It has it's ups and downs. I'm thinking about shaving it into some unusual shape next weekend, perhaps Wolverine style would be entertaining.

I envy people that can 'experiment' with their beads. I'm 19, I know, not a "man" but many guys younger than me have (the start of what's going to be) beards. I'd really wish I could grow a beard. Of course I could just be a late bloomer, so to speak. It's not like I have some kind of beard fetish, I just like having the option, like the option to differ in hairstyles. The hair on my head grows annoyingly fast.

 

[Lostwitheal]

I envy people that can 'experiment' with their beads. I'm 19, I know, not a "man" but many guys younger than me have (the start of what's going to be) beards. I'd really wish I could grow a beard. Of course I could just be a late bloomer, so to speak. It's not like I have some kind of beard fetish, I just like having the option, like the option to differ in hairstyles. The hair on my head grows annoyingly fast.

Cut some off and glue it to your face

On the plus side, you need never fear velcro.

 

[Cavallier]

I would be a rock named Paul.

I hear "a rock named Paul" and think of this:

I Am a Rock - YouTube


Wow. He was so flipping young back then. That and Garfunkel is a creepy creepy dude. Anyways...


I would be Constantine or some other gritty human badass. It'd be fun.

 

[Joz_helloworld]

Tim Minchin. Musical comedian.

His ability to express his ideas so well, to be in touch with his emotions, his talent to play and compose on piano, sing, his drive to succeed in his one chosen career choice, his seeming comfortability with people, his intellectual capacity, his ability to know himself and stay true to himself

Link to the best Christmas song you'll ever hear... one of his serious songs. (Possibly not the best for theists). I've never heard the feeling of Christmas, and the conflicts and the joys, better put.



White Wine In The Sun by Tim Minchin - YouTube

 

[Lobstrich]

Cut some off and glue it to your face

I don't know, but for some reason I doubt this would work..

 

[BigApplePi]

It works. That's what I have.

 

[BigApplePi]

I would like to be the same as I am right now except more effective.

 

[Lobstrich]

^ LOL

 

[elusivepeanut]

Larry Page or Steve Jobs.

The ability to intellectually change the world with technology and leave a massive dent in the history books for leading innovation.

 

[Lobstrich]

Steve Jobs.

Steve jobs needs to take a break.

 

[SpaceYeti]

I've had that irrational thought for a while Space Yeti. It consumes way too much of my time but I guess it's a defence mechanism that is needed or something.

Personally I can't choose so I will cheat and pick someone that could change into anybody at will.

Irrational? If I could, I would. That's not irrational. It's irrational to wish or hope for it. I do think about it, though. Frankly, I'd have a lot of great sex if I knew myself better, back then. It's fun to think about, but only in a fantasy way.

 

[SpaceYeti]

Oh, man. It's true...but having a penis is kind of fun.

"Kind of" nothing! My penis is awesome, and provides me with hours of enjoyment!

 

[Irishpenguin]

Having a switching of bodies event actually happen would be interesting if it was with someone you knew just to be able to see parts of their lives that you wouldn't otherwise...and plus you might actually care...hehe, it'd be fun.

But as far as just like, being somebody completely out there, nah, I'd totally want to still be me, just with more money, though I do hope later in life I end up being at least somewhat similar to what people may have though about Albert Einstein, and not the genius stuff, more of the wisdom that he seemed to have, it's...fucking amazing

It's overrated... and you won't even get to wear pretty shoes.

THE FUCK YOU CAN'T! *fetches complete drag outfit from under bed*

...WHAT NOW BITCHES!?

"Kind of" nothing! My penis is awesome, and provides me with hours of enjoyment!

HahahaAH...I get like 10 minutes tops!

 

[jsn0x]

I have always been envious of those guys throughout high school/college who are very extroverted and seem like complete dicks but somehow manage to get every girl they look at. I've tried to be 'that guy' but it just doesn't work for me. I have the looks and the brains and the heart of gold but not the personality.

 

[GYX_Kid]

I have always been envious of those guys throughout high school/college who are very extroverted and seem like complete dicks but somehow manage to get every girl they look at. I've tried to be 'that guy' but it just doesn't work for me. I have the looks and the brains and the heart of gold but not the personality.

Instead of being a dick, there's a way to project being cool with just a hint of entertaining smart-ass, among other options.

Having a 'heart of gold' on the outside might get you an extremely feeling-cinderella type, or if you get lucky a girl wearing leather who will beat the shit out of and pee on you

I am a really nice person by default, but sometimes it just isn't good to be... I sometimes wish I was naturally heartless (not just apathetic)... not 'mean' per se, but perfectly cold and unhesitant to -decide- to smash "bad guys" or do something good for someone who deserved it

 

[sunkmanitutanka]

Naturally I'd wish to be myself with improvements. Anyone who wishes to be someone else just admires traits in that person that they wish to possess or enjoy their lifestyle.

I wish I exhibited less ADD like symptoms. These are killer and without them I'd be more competent, get things done, and quit making so many mistakes. I notice all the time how it affects me and how much farther in life I could go without it.

I wish I was less affected by pain or better able to cope. Pain ties you down and breaks you to peices, leaving you scared to come in contact with the source again or one like it.

I wish it was easier for me to make real friends. Aquaintances come easily enough and it's incredibly easy to get someone to chill once some amount of small talk has been exchanged, but as far as opening up and forming deep relationships go I am an infant.

I wish I possessed a greater ability to live in the moment and less in my mind. While my mind is a beautiful thing, so is the moment and the world around me. It's a shame I don't have a greater appreciation for and natural affinity to this.

 

[jsn0x]

GYX, you practically summed up what I meant to say in my post.

 

[Chimera]

Tim Minchin. Musical comedian.

His ability to express his ideas so well, to be in touch with his emotions, his talent to play and compose on piano, sing, his drive to succeed in his one chosen career choice, his seeming comfortability with people, his intellectual capacity, his ability to know himself and stay true to himself

Link to the best Christmas song you'll ever hear... one of his serious songs. (Possibly not the best for theists). I've never heard the feeling of Christmas, and the conflicts and the joys, better put.

[there was a link here]

I adore Tim Minchin.
That also happens to be one of my favorite songs by him. (Others include "Not Perfect", "Storm" (well that's a beat poem, but you know), and "Ten foot cock (and a few hundred virgins)".)
I almost went to go see him live in DC a few weeks ago, but I already had stupid plans for the weekend. :C

Anyway, +50 points to you for liking Tim, and I'll be on my way now...


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