A couple of days ago I read The Soul of a Man Under Socialism by Oscar Wilde. It was a fantastic essay. A few lines stood out, especially, "To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all."
So I decided to stencil it on my backpacking backpack.


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I didn't fall asleep until 5:30 this morning. I stayed up watching Camille with Greta Garbo and Robert Taylor (So handsome!). Oh, it was such a beautiful movie.

I'd like to watch more like it, anyone have any suggestions?

When I was finally ready to fall asleep, I put my '40's Sinatra record. It was a really beautiful moment.
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The day I move into my dorm is 3 months and about 40 minutes away. I cannot wait for that day. I cannot wait to meet new people who don't know who I am, or what I've done in the past, or who other people thought I was. I cannot wait to have a friend or many friends with whom I can share everything. I hope I can form honest and long lasting bonds ( Read more... )

I definitely want to study abroad sophomore or junior year. Somewhere in the United Kingdom. Not sure if I want to be in London, or close to it.

If a boy played me Nick Drake during our first encounter, I would fall in love with him and I don't even believe in love.

I just watched A Skin Too Few, a documentary about him. It was lovely. His sister said something in the very end that reminded me a lot of my family -

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First day of eating healthy. Should be getting a gym membership soon. Cheers.

Already starting to buy stuff for next year. Bedding, towels, etc. It's a bit surreal.

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I sent in my SIR to Santa Cruz. Cheers.

Here I am. Days before I have to make a college decision. THE college decision. I know It's reasonable to be indecisive, but when does it become excessive? I'm leaning towards UC Santa Cruz. I know it will be a great learning environment for me, and that the experiences I will have there I will remember for the rest of my life. Yet I am hesitant. ( Read more... )