Comments | sureburt: the past is a grotesque animal

sureburt

the past is a grotesque animal

Mar 11, 2007 19:55

I don't know where to begin.

Although Columbia rejected me, Case Western Reserve and Stony Brook both accepted me with generous offers; I'm still waiting to hear back from the other three. I hope so hard that I'll end up in Madison or Seattle and not Cleveland or Boulder. Why are they taking so long?! I still haven't learned how to wait.

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More college paulinseattle March 12 2007, 00:47:04 UTC

I shall enlist the aid of my fellow baptists in praying for you to receive a great offer from UW, here in Seattle. Happy in-the-sun-reading. Don't forget to look at boys.

Re: More college sureburt March 12 2007, 05:02:09 UTC

i had a smartass remark about a recent study showing that people in the hospital who prayed for a quicker recovery actually took longer... but really, i just appreciate the sentiment. thanks! :)

i'll keep my eyes open down there. sooo looking forward to it.

yourliquiddream March 12 2007, 17:52:28 UTC

Burton my friend, surly you and I are kindred spirits! knitting, wine, and world of warcraft?!? (not necessarily in that order mind you)

I'm knitting a big UofM blanket right now, just finished lvling my undead priest to 70, and enjoying a bottle of shariz/cabernet mix (not all right now, i'm actually waiting for class).

i'm sure i've asked you before, but what server do you play on? If you're ever horde side on Scarlet Crusade, look up Hermionie =)

sureburt March 16 2007, 00:07:38 UTC

haha alright, if ever i wind up on scarlet crusade, i'll track you down.

just hope i'm not alliance. :P

mss60614 March 12 2007, 23:00:38 UTC

Burton, I have disparaged your dwindling posts this year, but in some way find myself with such mixed emotions when you do resurface.

Like today, reading this post.

What is it about how we have so fucked up the brightest amongst us that they can't wait to get over with seemingly any phase of their life and thus develop an amazing impatience? It's a long ride, if you're lucky, and there is so much more coming. As I wrote the last time you posted, I feel like one day you will vanish, and I will often wonder about you until that day you make the boldly important contribution to humanity that you will make (in addition to those you have already made, but I sense you don't really think you have...another story) and I hear about you on NPR. Patience is not just a virtue, as it is said, but is - in my opinion - what sets those at peace apart from those who are not.

In the meantime, just live every moment in the present and enjoy. Don't let the wait get the best of you, Burton, and have an amazing time in FL next week.

sureburt March 16 2007, 00:09:27 UTC

i am trying... but i'm so rarely satisfied with the present, that's all. i have dreams, and inevitably those dreams have to be relegated to the future. hopefully one of these days i'll start living them.

creamytadpole March 15 2007, 07:31:44 UTC

Burt!!!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING march 31st??? I'm having a masquerade ball that night. VERY CLASSY VERY TOP NOTCH. something that is quite befitting for you :) ... and bethany banker and nick dvries will be there! I haven't heard from you in forever, so it would be awesome if you were to come.

PS. you would need a mailed invitation to get past the front doors, so if you're seriously thinking about coming, leave me your mailing address. OH and here 616 780 0062.

Mishes!

SHawn

sureburt March 16 2007, 00:11:55 UTC

shawn! it has been AGES. this comment just reminded me of something -- did you call me a little while back? i very vaguely remember drunkenly checking my voice mail and hearing something about a masquerade ball. note to self: don't check voice mail while drunk.

i might be visiting a grad school on the 31st... BUT just in case:
burt dewilde
630 south st. #3
kalamazoo, mi 49007
send that invitation my way. i'd love to attend. :)

creamytadpole March 19 2007, 05:07:17 UTC

noo..i haven't had your number since late august :( back before losing my cell phone. You should give it again! annnnyway. your invitation should be mailed out on monday. so keep your eyes peeled for it. <33333s

sureburt March 31 2007, 18:19:13 UTC

hey! sorry about this last-minute rsvp... i can't make it to your masquerade ball tonight (though that invitation was sooooo cute). i meant to let you know, oh, a week ago, but the start of my last quarter at k college has hit me like a ton of bricks. can't fucking wait to graduate. aaaanywho, i hope your party is a blast! take care of yourself. :)