There is one movie that is an exact representation of how I see the world and how that perspective is responsible for my anxieties. That movie is Koyaanisqatsi, which you likely have not heard of. There is no dialogue, no featured characters, and no plot, but there is a story--a depiction of humanity's urban sprawl and industrial reliance weaved ( Read more... )

I have a sudden desire to research grad schools for some kind of program combining linguistics and education, like language development or something. I wonder if this is a fleeting whim (see last post) or if it will last longer. I guess it combines two interests of mine, and I think I'd be better at education research and theory than at leading an ( Read more... )

Cartooning was an interest, one of those passive burning dreams like tending a bar or being a hitchhiking backpacking travel writer. Filled with fleeting thoughts of "I could do that, I should do that" before the realization that it's hard and takes work, like everything else. The sketched out faces, barely more than simple expressions on sticks, ( Read more... )

I have been writing/doodling in my physical journal, mostly little anecdotes and dumb cartoons. They are very derivative of everything online that I read, but I still hold a dear place in my heart for them. Remind me to scan them in and post them here.

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Long-term goals: Be a successful, famous, awesome writer
Short-term goals: Find an entry-level position at a production company or publishing firm
Current goals: Eat brownies and drink wine by myself

Bake from scratch, build, and decorate a gingerbread house
Buy and wrap all my presents
Make eggnog
Create a user icon of Conan O'Brien and Stephen Colbert singing Jingle Bell Rock together

Seriously, I want to know you guys's Christmas to do lists!

Make tons of awesome paper snowflakes
Bake and decorate sugar/gingerbread cookies
Build and decorate a gingerbread house
Go caroling
Listen to all five volumes of Sufjan Steven's Songs for Christmas in one sitting
Watch the following movies: How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, Elf, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Love ( Read more... )

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If you saw me in a police car, what would you think I got arrested for? Answer me, then post to your own journal and see how many crimes you get accused of.