Catch-22 is perhaps the most superb book I have ever read. It manages to convey messages about individuals and society without ever stating them directly. Wit. The ability to manipulate language deftly enough that words are simply words, but pages of them create abstract ideas and feelings. I cried and laughed out loud many times while reading ( Read more... )

Life has so many intricacies that I had no idea ever existed. Studying biology and the world around me simultaneously has illuminated details from DNA replication enzymes to the art of tree climbing to how I interact (or fail to) with others that I love, like, and at times even dislike. I can hardly keep up with discovery.

I feel so buff-- I pulled a 6k on the erg this evening, and it went SO much better than I expected it to. From the moment I heard that I had to do one this week, I'd been dreading it, which kind of dampened my whole day. Then we had to delay a couple hours because the varsity were using all the machines, but: in the end my friend Taylor and I ( ( Read more... )

I've entered a strange mentality that is making me progressively more depressed. Actually, I've rediscovered what I knew this summer, living completely free and in tune with the world (both human and natural, I'd say), but this time I'm trapped in an institutionalized reality where only a few people can or could understand the world as I do. It's ( Read more... )

I am well. Drowsy and frustrated and confused at the moment, but satisfied despite these things. I've come to terms with the fact that I like myself perhaps more than one should, but for now that's a positive aspect of my life. I've been needing some self confidence, and here it comes. I don't like crew, and I'm not going to do it the spring, ( Read more... )

The crescendo of a face, turned.

School is smashing me. I realized today that I was going to class without enthusiasm, without volition, simply because it was time to go and I've been going all these weeks and that's what I'm supposed to do. What happened? My initial excitement to learn and put my entire being into learning has been shrouded by the routine and monotony of ( Read more... )

After a night of revelry and strange occurences, I awoke this morning before my alarm to a sunny sky as students strolled to their classes below my window. Before class I found a good friend, who I never see, in the cafeteria and talked to him for while before checking out some jobs and eating my banana. I have welcomed coffee back into my life ( Read more... )

I've realized quite a few very insightful things about my past tonight that I hope I'll remember to remember from now on. They seem pretty important for my sanity. Very, in fact ( Read more... )

I have many stories, but apparently none good enough to spend the time on to write here. I have much to say, but no connections between words appropriate enough to express myself. I am changing. That is truth. The encouraging thing is that I seem to be able to mold myself consciously as I change. I am aware. Most of the time.