Digging.

[areleejensen]

This week has been a potpurri of new experiences. From tahitian dancing to buying fresh cilantro at Albertsons - I have had many adventures.

Velour opened up on Friday night. Corey Fox has his new place after many secretive months which, from the look of it, must have involved many cans of rouge paint. It's a swanky indie-rock style venue now -

Comments

[kari]

Becca, I'm predicting that if you can't find people who are totally passionate about literature now, you'll have a much higher chance of finding it in grad school. (After all, why would you pay for more education if you weren't totally enthusiastic about the subject?) I hope you do find other people who are as excited & interested in literature as you are, though. (It's not a great substitute for actual conversation, but I really love hearing you discuss what you've been reading/studying in your livejournal. I don't have a large background in Romantic literature, so it's exciting to learn more from you.)

Your post reminds me - I had a very happy afternoon on Thursday meeting with my friend heta talking about creative writing and literature and linguistics and the Bible just because we thought the topics were fascinating. It was wonderful, and I think I'd like to have more random conversations about topics that are really important to me instead of continuing the shallower talk all the time.

[radman11]

Becca,
I agree.

Know this. There are people with the same passion about literature. I am sure of it. In college, it wasn't easy to find anyone with a desire to discuss those things that interested me. But as I went on to medical school, residency and fellowship, interests aligned.

Feel free to share your feelings and insights on live journal. They are appreciated. One thing that makes all art great is the glimpse it gives of our common human condition.

Be patient with "shallow people". All share common wants and feelings. I once went diving with someone who had not been diving before. Though I knew the real beauty was deeper, she was fearful. However, I am sure, with time, she will gain courage and explore the deeper, more beautiful parts of the ocean.