Reflecting on the 7 deadly sins

[clevermanka]

he·don·ism
1. Pursuit of or devotion to pleasure, especially to the pleasures of the senses.

Yup.

As I sat reading my LJ friends' weekend updates, I realized something. I spent nearly the entire weekend devoted to some sort of self-indulgence. And that's not out of the ordinary for me. I'm so spoiled. And I don't feel bad about that at all.

Comments

[fantomas71.livejournal.com]

Good for you, damn it! I've decided you're my muse of Hedonism.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Kick ass. I've always wanted to be someone's Muse. Usually I'm just a nagging gadfly. They serve similar functions, but one is much more appreciated than the other, I think.

[fantomas71.livejournal.com]

Well, a muse is welcome. People invoke them. They want them.

[rougewench.livejournal.com]

A good thing too. You had more than earned it with what your life put you through in the last several weeks.


D.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Yes. Life is kicking some serious ass right now. And in a good way, for a refreshing change!

[stuology.livejournal.com]

And why should you? Isn't that what weekends are for?

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I'm not saying I should feel bad! Just an observation...

[professormass.livejournal.com]

Hee. Hee. Hee.

Hedonism. Hedonism good.

Hee!

I think you should come to Canada, like all my other LJ friends, and hang out with me. Perhaps I can convince you to join my harem.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I would love to visit and hang out. Convincing me to join your harem would, I think, be unlikely however. Nothing personal, trust me. ;)

[professormass.livejournal.com]

Oh, I've no doubt of that. But a boy can dream, can't he?

[kijjohnson.livejournal.com]

An indulgent weekend? You?!


.:g:.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Me. And others. Don't act all innocent there, missy.

[kijjohnson.livejournal.com]

I indulged only in Moderation! Or someone, anyway.

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

In a word, ... purr.

Purr for us, the cat persons of the world, practicing self-indulgence on a daily basis. I really think it's as good for the soul as meditation is claimed to be.
And feels much better, too.

Go you. go me. go others. Go forth and...hey!
I wonder why there's no verb form of hedonism?

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Yeah. "Hedonate" doesn't really work.

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

That depends on which he is donating what.

[kansas-dave.livejournal.com]

"to pleasure"

[skyflame.livejournal.com]

Likewise, I don't think there's a verb form of "debauchery". Hmmmmmm.

"Go forth and make unto thee as Dionysus, worshipping the soul of pleasure as thou wilt."

Or something like that. :P

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Au contraire.
de·bauch v. de·bauched, de·bauch·ing, de·bauch·es
1. To corrupt morally.
2. To lead away from excellence or virtue.

[skyflame.livejournal.com]

Aha. Trust the Graduate English Person to provide that. :)

It certainly isn't a verb that comes up in everyday language, however. Perhaps it should be.

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

I dunno; I've used it quite frequently, myself, especially in conversation. Now that I think of it, I don't believe I've ever typed it, though. Huh.

I feel like debauching!

Heh,
Chris

[skyflame.livejournal.com]

Debauch is one of those words that just sounds like Bad Things are going to happen. :)

Hedonism, on the other hand, sounds like we're waiting for Kant to write a book. It's much too clinical-sounding. I've always had to think for a minute to remember the actual definition.

[sdemory.livejournal.com]

Hell. You're going to Hell. Hell, Hell, Hell.

Hell.

Just saying.

Of course, since I'll be going to Hell without the advantage of regular hedonistic fun (and, most likely, won't go to the fun hedonistic Hell but, rather, the grim Hell full of alternately sheepish and irate atheists), you pretty much win the day and the afterlife.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Aw, poor guy! I'll send you a special invite to my part of Hell whenever we have parties. Pinky Promise.

[sdemory.livejournal.com]

Ooh... a pinky swear entry to the fun Hell. Excellent! My fellow abashed atheists and agnostics will be so jealous!

[starstraf.livejournal.com]

I'm Going To Hell - Pat McCurdy http://www.patmccurdy.com

I must admit I've never spent too much time
Down on my knees a-praying
I must admit I've been trying to get by
You all know what I'm saying
Lord knows I've been a sinner for a long long time
I don't need you of all people
To remind me I'm...

I'm going to Hell
I'm going to Hell
I'm gonna jump in the lake of fire for a spell
Oh me, oh my, oh well I'm goin' to
....
Hello operator, give me number three
The devil's in my underpants, he's got a hold on me
Hello operator, give me number four
Can't you see Beelzebub knocking at that door
Hello operator, give me five and thanks a lot
Hell looks just like Las Vegas and the weather's just as hot

No No No!
They won't let me into Heaven
They won't let me into Limbo
They won't let me into Purgatory
I get no kingdom, power and no glory
...
Hello operator, give me number six
I'm gonna do the breast stroke up and down the River Styx
Hello operator, give me number seven
I know they don't make babes like these up in Heaven
Hello operator, give me number eight
A hearty bowl of split pea soup, that really would be great
Hello operator give me number nine
The flames are licking at my feet but baby I feel fine

I'm going to Hell
I'm going to Hell
I hope I get accustomed to the smell
Oh me, oh my oh well I'm going to Hell

[sdemory.livejournal.com]

That's... beautiful. I'm actually going to have to have a funeral someday, just so that can be played during the service.

[starstraf.livejournal.com]

YEAH for you!