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I'm thinking about participating in NaNoWriMo this year, as I have for the past few years that I've known of its existence. But can I do it, on top of schoolwork and all that? I find myself with so little energy left over after completing the day's essentials; and a lot of the time I don't even get those done. I actually have been considering starting a "spoons" tag here, so that I can track my body's day-to-day aches, pains, and energy levels. Or maybe something like just a daily stats post would work better and be less boring and generally meaningless to my dwindling readers. :D
Was going to apologize here for not writing more but then realized that that's what I've been doing every entry for the past two years and thought better of it. Realized I basically just did it again anyway.
I've been talking to my brother via Facebook chat and texting him some, on and off. Not that we have a hostile relationship, just that we're not always online at the same times. He'll be fifteen this December and it's so cool to see him growing. I recognize a lot of myself in him: coming of age in the age of the internet, asserting your personality virtually is as important as having a "look" for school. I remember those days: trying on various typing styles when chatting with people, wondering which one will most impress the people I'm trying to impress. And of course it's all bullshit, but he needs to grow into that realization. :)
He also mentions school sometimes, and how ignorant and apathetic some of his classmates are. Which is something I still deal with in college. Most of the other people in my political science class are fresh out of high school, mostly interested in socializing and image, and could care less about the class's subject matter. Then they get pissed when they're called out on being disrespectful shits, or held to college-level standards. I sit in the front row with a few people who are friendly with me so that I don't have to sit behind any jerks and seethe.
I really can't wait to transfer to a university. I'm hoping the students at a decent, more urban school will at least have more diverse interests and a bit of passion for the subjects they're studying. Maybe I'm asking too much. :P
I sound really cynical and miserable, but I'm actually not... just disappointed a bit.
The past couple months have been great for me musically and in terms of concerts. In August I saw Paula Cole, who has been one of my personal heroes since I was twelve or thirteen. She inspired my early feminism, and her lyrics made me feel less alone in some of my emotional turmoil. I got to meet her, chat with her, and get a picture with her. Afterwards I asked for a hug which I hope wasn't too forward, but it really meant a lot. And I didn't get starstruck!
Then in September I saw Janelle Monáe open for Of Montreal in Boston. Of Montreal didn't do much for me, but Janelle has been a major source of inspiration and hope for me since I discovered her sometime in May. Her latest album, The ArchAndroid, tells the story of an android--57821, also known as Cindi Mayweather--who has fallen in love with a human and has to retreat underground because the authorities are trying to find her in order to dismantle her. She eventually assumes the role of some kind of spiritual leader for the other androids, teaching them to follow their hearts and think for themselves. The album is wonderful: listening to it, you feel as though you're listening to a film soundtrack (and Janelle refers to it as an "emotion picture"). She uses multiple styles of music to create a soundscape that's very unique. I love her wildly individualistic spirit and her devotion to the character she's created. So, so inspiring!
It's super-late, and I need to do some work tomorrow on a midterm that will probably take me awhile. It's due Thursday, but I'm tired of procrastinating and stressing. Just wanted to touch base with you all. I really do want to journal more.
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Was going to apologize here for not writing more but then realized that that's what I've been doing every entry for the past two years and thought better of it. Realized I basically just did it again anyway.
I've been talking to my brother via Facebook chat and texting him some, on and off. Not that we have a hostile relationship, just that we're not always online at the same times. He'll be fifteen this December and it's so cool to see him growing. I recognize a lot of myself in him: coming of age in the age of the internet, asserting your personality virtually is as important as having a "look" for school. I remember those days: trying on various typing styles when chatting with people, wondering which one will most impress the people I'm trying to impress. And of course it's all bullshit, but he needs to grow into that realization. :)
He also mentions school sometimes, and how ignorant and apathetic some of his classmates are. Which is something I still deal with in college. Most of the other people in my political science class are fresh out of high school, mostly interested in socializing and image, and could care less about the class's subject matter. Then they get pissed when they're called out on being disrespectful shits, or held to college-level standards. I sit in the front row with a few people who are friendly with me so that I don't have to sit behind any jerks and seethe.
I really can't wait to transfer to a university. I'm hoping the students at a decent, more urban school will at least have more diverse interests and a bit of passion for the subjects they're studying. Maybe I'm asking too much. :P
I sound really cynical and miserable, but I'm actually not... just disappointed a bit.
The past couple months have been great for me musically and in terms of concerts. In August I saw Paula Cole, who has been one of my personal heroes since I was twelve or thirteen. She inspired my early feminism, and her lyrics made me feel less alone in some of my emotional turmoil. I got to meet her, chat with her, and get a picture with her. Afterwards I asked for a hug which I hope wasn't too forward, but it really meant a lot. And I didn't get starstruck!
Then in September I saw Janelle Monáe open for Of Montreal in Boston. Of Montreal didn't do much for me, but Janelle has been a major source of inspiration and hope for me since I discovered her sometime in May. Her latest album, The ArchAndroid, tells the story of an android--57821, also known as Cindi Mayweather--who has fallen in love with a human and has to retreat underground because the authorities are trying to find her in order to dismantle her. She eventually assumes the role of some kind of spiritual leader for the other androids, teaching them to follow their hearts and think for themselves. The album is wonderful: listening to it, you feel as though you're listening to a film soundtrack (and Janelle refers to it as an "emotion picture"). She uses multiple styles of music to create a soundscape that's very unique. I love her wildly individualistic spirit and her devotion to the character she's created. So, so inspiring!
It's super-late, and I need to do some work tomorrow on a midterm that will probably take me awhile. It's due Thursday, but I'm tired of procrastinating and stressing. Just wanted to touch base with you all. I really do want to journal more.
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