Today is Thanksgiving. Right now, everyone is napping because of all the turkey that was consumed. However, I am wide awake ( Read more... )

There is only this last stretch of school, then I am home-free. For who knows how long. For however long it takes for me to start missing school, then start applying to grad programs. Definitely not in a big rush, though. I could really use a break from academia ( Read more... )

I don't want to, but sometimes I just have to.

What I really like and admire about people is their willingness to stick to their guns. It is so much easier to follow the crowd and do things because they are accepted as status quo. I've been pretty lax about this, because initially I thought I was letting myself experience things I never have before. But now that I have already had the ( Read more... )

I do not think it is a bad thing to be forgiving. People associate that trait with being a pushover, naive, or even weak. Well, I think that is a huge misconception. I really cannot see how holding a grudge, or withholding empathy, or refusing to acknowledge human error makes someone a better or stronger person. If I am wrong, please enlighten me.

I'm trying to stay optimistic lately. Keep reminding myself that negativity is just a state of mind. Seems to be working so far. Also, keeping busy and talking to/surrounding myself with good people (Hoan, friends) are very effective.

I think I'm sad. Like, in a "sad" rut. How unfortunate.

Indifferent. This is a prelude to?

Life has been pretty swell lately. School has started, which means summer is officially over and done with. That's too bad, because this past summer was definitely one of the best ( Read more... )

Things that are annoying me ( Read more... )