I am developing a strange fondness for Starbucks. After analysing its gritty capitalist marketing side, I somehow can accept it as is. Sort of like when I realized how exactly food gets handled in kitchens, it made me more grateful for my food, even though it was probably dropped on the ground at some point. Anyway, my original point: blackberry ( Read more... )

So. There always comes a time (actually, there come many times) when you have to look at your values/beliefs and your lifestyle and see how they match up and how they differ. Also if your values and beliefs are coherent, if they match up. Especially as life changes and as you change, you might have leftover values that don't really go with the ( Read more... )

I'm having a lonely moment. I don't think it will last long. Classes tomorrow will get me out of my head ( Read more... )

Oh, by the way, facebook just got way too complicated for me. I can't handle it. I'm too old for it or something.

Anthropology is so entertainingly counterproductive. Archaeology in particular ( Read more... )

Japanese test - fait accompli. I'm avoiding looking at my planner for the next rash of work that must be done. Just a few minutes of ignorant bliss, and then the work begins again ( Read more... )

So...I kind of love and hate anthropology. We have a very awkward relationship right now. Particularly I love anthropology for bringing me closer to the truth of Africa, the many truths. Particularly I hate anthropology for being part of the machine, even when good intentioned ( Read more... )

I miss the land of laid back ( Read more... )

I talked to a friend from California today. They warm my heart. I had such love in my life this summer. I was overwhelmed by love ( Read more... )

Things have been stabilising. Yoga starts tomorrow :). I think my classes will be okay. My French class has potential I think. I have some vaguely intriguing people in my classes ( Read more... )