tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post3747038384952454979..comments2024-01-30T05:22:06.674-08:00Comments on A Majority of Two: SynesthesiaJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03382221688268676914noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-31645292928544180562010-05-23T04:40:31.723-07:002010-05-23T04:40:31.723-07:00That is fascinating!!That is fascinating!!Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106569383402671571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-89326911521320670992010-05-22T22:36:55.816-07:002010-05-22T22:36:55.816-07:00and i'm more of a sound-colour synethesia vict...and i'm more of a sound-colour synethesia victim though some colours, words, numbers do definitely have a profound effect :Pjohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11746489165542191739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-54070335713941504682010-05-22T22:35:26.248-07:002010-05-22T22:35:26.248-07:003 is green for me and W is tree bark brown.
and j...3 is green for me and W is tree bark brown.<br /><br />and just wanted to let you know I JUST LOVE YOUR BLOG. ITS ONE OF THE BEST I'VE EVER COME ACROSS.<br /><br />regards, Johnjohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11746489165542191739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-73754041161824690572010-05-22T21:49:33.410-07:002010-05-22T21:49:33.410-07:00Jo, I don't see numbers in color. However, whe...Jo, I don't see numbers in color. However, when I dream which is often, I see everything/everyone in vivid technicolor. LOLBelizegialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16177604514140233711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-36513126847913169832010-05-22T20:12:32.148-07:002010-05-22T20:12:32.148-07:00When I was a kid,
all the numbers had
personalitie...When I was a kid,<br />all the numbers had<br />personalities that I knew<br />like family members...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Aloha from Hawaii<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://comfortspiral.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Comfort Spiral</a>Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-18282361037291650762010-05-22T16:02:27.409-07:002010-05-22T16:02:27.409-07:00Okay I'm def. below average intelligence becau...Okay I'm def. below average intelligence because I don't get it. And obviously don't see colors when I see numbers. I'm so confused! I've heard this before though, did you write about it before? I was confused the first time around too. Or maybe it's deja vue or something. Now that's something that happens to me all the time!Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374759585682438535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-57937445777452831422010-05-22T14:28:57.957-07:002010-05-22T14:28:57.957-07:00I think we can safely assume that you are of the a...I think we can safely assume that you are of the above average intelligence level mentioned here... your blog is living proof !Owenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12622587942009516590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-22419433679422518882010-05-22T10:13:46.762-07:002010-05-22T10:13:46.762-07:00I'm one of the gypped ones, too, but not my gu...I'm one of the gypped ones, too, but not my guy. He's a musician and he "sees" sound as color. Which would explain why he couldn't resist music - what a trip to hear color.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350532214928944088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-27085121370279491852010-05-22T09:59:34.078-07:002010-05-22T09:59:34.078-07:00I don't think I have synesthesia, though I'...I don't think I have synesthesia, though I've always seen the days of the week in color: Mon/yellow, Tues/brown, Wed/green, Thurs/navy blue, Fri/black, Sat/sky blue and Sun/off-white.<br /><br />Way back when others were asking "What's your sign?"...my question was always: "What color is Wednesday?" Sometimes it started some interesting conversations. BTW, I'm pleased that we agree that Wednesday is green!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-83996225149523813482010-05-22T06:53:06.800-07:002010-05-22T06:53:06.800-07:00I am jealous that you lead such a colorful life an...I am jealous that you lead such a colorful life and I lead such a boring black and white one. Never heard of this but thanks for sharing. So interesting!@lyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13726330575370005976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-58284892112049608152010-05-22T06:51:27.624-07:002010-05-22T06:51:27.624-07:003-grey
w-broWn...3-grey<br />w-broWn...white crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03869386916252021837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-40846096749637199182010-05-22T01:00:55.127-07:002010-05-22T01:00:55.127-07:00Very interesting. One always assumes people are pe...Very interesting. One always assumes people are people and we all think somewhat alike. Nothing can be further from the truth when you begin to try to understand people. Interesting gift Jo.<br /><br />To me 3 seems like it should be blue and W is definitely a serious black. BTW, I think in words. When people talk to me I see the words spelled out. I sometimes find myself puzzling over the spelling of a word that was said instead of concentrating on the discussion.<br /><br />And I have always, ALWAYS known orange lights do not belong with the others on the Christmas tree. The orange lights just plain bug me, so I replace them with better colors, the RIGHT colors. ( ha ha)KathyB.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13076933273610590290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-88925082138840254692010-05-22T00:09:15.284-07:002010-05-22T00:09:15.284-07:00Heck, I wish it was contagious!
Back in the day, ...Heck, I wish it was contagious!<br /><br />Back in the day, I had a wonderful second grade teacher who introduced me to Art History, at which time, Vincent van Gogh and I became best friends. I mention it, because it was then that I heard about synesthesia, as Vincent lived and breathed it, just like you do. What a magical gift indeed!<br /><br />It was only a couple of years ago that I picked up a copy of a paperback called <i>A Mango-Shaped Space</i>, renewing my interest in the fascinating world of synesthesia. Briefly, the book tells the story of a seemingly typical teenager, desperately trying to keep secret the fact that she has always experienced a mingling of perceptions (sees sounds, smells colors, tastes shapes). When school trouble forces a reveal, her friends and family can't relate to her, and she must look to herself to develop an understanding and appreciation for her gift. <– It’s a fast read (because it is Young Adulty) sprinkled with a good measure of wit and humor. Maybe you’d like to page it sometime? Perhaps even Marigold might?<br /><br />A few days ago, I pre-ordered a book through Barnes and Noble called <i>The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake</i> by Aimee Bender (released date: June 1). It’s more than a smitch heavier than <i>A Mango-Shaped Space</i> (This will link you to a summary: http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780385501125), but it, too, is a <i>synesthesian</i> tale, and I can’t wait to eat it up! <br /><br />I’m not surprised in the least that you are able to see numbers, letters of the alphabet, days of the week and months of the year as colors. Because, not unlike synesthesia, I’ve always thought of you as being quite phenomenal!SparkleFarkelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07354679950013636478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-85153296387960026182010-05-21T21:52:58.590-07:002010-05-21T21:52:58.590-07:00Wow, so interesting! I had never heard of synesthe...Wow, so interesting! I had never heard of synesthesia. That would sure make life more fun and is so cool! Have a great weekend, Jo!Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15846051579802335412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-3992808471447000292010-05-21T20:38:40.066-07:002010-05-21T20:38:40.066-07:00I have always sensed (???) words as flavors. &quo...I have always sensed (???) words as flavors. "Thursday" tastes like scrambled eggs. "Much" tastes like pretzels. "Propose" tastes like spaghetti with meat sauce. Not all words have tastes or smells connected to them though. Oh..."though" tastes like plain white bread...Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18338983050389000985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-75197252659070177752010-05-21T17:45:58.813-07:002010-05-21T17:45:58.813-07:00I don't know about the number 3 but "Mond...I don't know about the number 3 but "Monday" is definitely blue and Saturday night used to be "red hot." <br /><br />I've often wondred if terms like blue monday didn't come from synesthesia experiences. It would definitely be an interesting thing to experience.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-82624505420617452982010-05-21T16:39:36.857-07:002010-05-21T16:39:36.857-07:00I read about this in Musicophilia by Oliver Sacks,...I read about this in Musicophilia by Oliver Sacks, and I was immediately envious of those who have this particular "disorder." And now I know one, and judging by the comments, more than one! I am unfortunately not one...DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-55496328247787571892010-05-21T15:26:51.326-07:002010-05-21T15:26:51.326-07:00....whoops - I meant to write that the orange and .......whoops - I meant to write that the orange and yellow lights make the tree almost golden - sorry....HAPPY IN NEVADAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17214341069801731994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-89813950200102177802010-05-21T15:23:51.797-07:002010-05-21T15:23:51.797-07:00First, if you would try using only orange and yell...First, if you would try using only orange and yellow lights on your Christmas tree, you'd see something quite lovely. Put two orange lights consecutively then one yellow on - repeat. It makes the dark pine tree alost 'golden'.<br /><br />Also, I remember having fun with my Crayolas when I finally had a box with enough colors to color each letter of the alphabet a different color.<br /><br />Not only do I have synesthesia but very accute hearing, and while that's great because I sing and play piano, it's not so great when every tiny noise or sound turns into an 'intolerable noise' at times.<br /><br />Re the smells; goodness, I found myself smiling when the previous comment mentioned Dial soap.<br /><br />My first husband only used Dial, and after I divorced him I couldn't stand the smell.<br /><br />My second husband liked my Chanel #5, and after I divorced him I disliked it and never wore it again.<br /><br />My sister gave me beautiful Lilacs when my 3rd child was born; my grandfather gave me a corsage of Hyacinths - I adore the smells and love them both, so I know how easy it is to be transported to places when we smell something that we either like or dislike.<br /><br />I also love the Jackson Pollack painting - he's one of my favorites.HAPPY IN NEVADAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17214341069801731994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-23885048065748236582010-05-21T15:12:44.357-07:002010-05-21T15:12:44.357-07:00I've never heard of this condition Jo. I must ...I've never heard of this condition Jo. I must say certain colors together clash badly for me; I had to move a pot of lavender geraniums so they wouldn't clash with my orangish, salmon Margo Koster rose. They say flowers all go together, but not these!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00080418514689447091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-47436008037350840642010-05-21T15:01:13.372-07:002010-05-21T15:01:13.372-07:00I don't have colors, but I'm with Kathryn ...I don't have colors, but I'm with Kathryn about smells and music. Mostly smells. For me Dial soap is a real big one, right back to being 19. Sometimes I will smell something and have a really strong sense of memory but not know what it is. And music triggers me really emotionally. I have depression so I have to be really careful with my music. <br />Oh...and I'm left handed. Woohoo!<br />I'm having a hard time even trying to imagine letters and numbers as colors. It would be pretty cool imhop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-73405917797695541822010-05-21T14:34:40.266-07:002010-05-21T14:34:40.266-07:00that is very intriguing. when you look
at just co...that is very intriguing. when you look<br />at just colors, do you think of the<br />corresponding number or letter?<br /><br />i have dividesia. i can't keep myself<br />from dividing words into half, <br />counting one half, and then doubling<br />it to see how many letters it has.<br /><br />yours is WAY cooler.myletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-13329995986213297872010-05-21T14:33:12.141-07:002010-05-21T14:33:12.141-07:00Well,I don't know that I've ever thought o...Well,I don't know that I've ever thought of this...but I have always dreamed in color...and there is nothing that speaks more to my soul than color and music...and so, I associate music, songs, colors with all kinds of experiences~ Janine XOSniffles and Smileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073156486641622612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-5824057795476631702010-05-21T14:15:49.096-07:002010-05-21T14:15:49.096-07:00I have a friend who sees in colors. I love hearing...I have a friend who sees in colors. I love hearing her discribe things to me. Awesome gift to have. I just have the gift of extremely good hearing which is a blessing and curse. I can't wear not digital watches because the ticking drives me insane!Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610117543051640146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-64578125781909811172010-05-21T13:25:35.147-07:002010-05-21T13:25:35.147-07:00I suppose that 3 is some of primary colors...I suppose that 3 is some of primary colors...Marcos Vinicius Gomeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11149558806330885006noreply@blogger.com