Reading LJ
Reading other people's LJ really helps me think about topics that I never paid much attention to. Even as a environmental studies major, I never really thought of global poverty with such passion until I recently read someone's entry on it, which really makes me question the effectiveness of our awfully expensive education. (Not to mention the fact that I read in the newspaper about how the UC are probably going to raise fees in Jan. for its professional schools, so thank goodnes I didn't go to UCSB). Other than LJ, a simple thing like lecturing my sister really helps me reflect upon my stupidity. I told her to be happy with what she has isntead of constantly whining, but the truth is, I do the same too. I mean, I was just looking for a house the other day, and wish I have the money to purchase it. Today, I was looking at surfboards, and wish I have money to purchase that. And even thought I got into some good schools, I just don't feel happy for no reason, it is almost like a disease. So may be the solution to all of our woes, fears, and sicknesses are not medicines, weapons, or words, instead we may just need to teach people (including myself) to be less greedy.