psychosomatic diarrhea

[kickbrass]

i just thought that sounded like a cool title. like the name of some hardcore punk band or something

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[sea_drift]

I think I fall into the category "unabashed and sometimes frustrating American optimism."

So, here's some: you're out there living life. It's not Portland, and it's not Amherst, and whether you end up loving or hating the experience (or a mixture of both) you DID it. And that's a big deal, bro.

[kickbrass]

You're right, it is a big deal. But you're living life too at Smith -- you don't need the Andes peering over your shoulder to validate your existence. Although it certainly helped get me out of my "disillusioned at Amherst" phase for them to replace Amherst's wimpy rolling hills. Now I can't wait to get back to the miserable cold and foot of snow, because I have a new perspective on my lifelong education.

[sea_drift]

I miss mountains. It bothers me when people call the hills around here "mountains."

Yes, I think time abroad is always the best way realize how much you appreciate time at home. Hence, why I should probably go abroad.