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I need to be a better friend. I came up with a little list, my version of Descartes' principles of philosophy, only I hope this is a little less vague. I don't think it worked. Being specific is very difficult so I will leave that to a wiser Daisy ( Read more... )

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Professor Frankel tells me that I should write about things that embarass me because that's where the heat is. I guess that means I should talk more about my naivete, sex, relationships in general, and public speaking. I realize that throughout the course of my journal-taking, I have not discussed many of the things that have truly and deeply ( Read more... )

"In considering what is possible for the future one must be careful not to slide into denial. Imagination can so easily be trapped by the wish to escape painful facts and unbearable conclusions. The New Age idea that one can wish oneself out of any circumstance, disease, or bad fortune is not only sadly disrespectful toward suffering, it is also, ( Read more... )

So apparently, Eli is planning to get married and wants Kenny to ordain them, which would mean I will be attending three weddings in May. I couldn't help wondering if and somewhat fearing that no one will choose me as her maid of honor. When I called Vena, she seemed apprehensive to commit, which I understand because she is very close to her cousin ( Read more... )

There is an old man with raspberry cheeks and nose that appears mysteriously at our dining hall, always dressed in a suit and hair disheveled. Usually he eats alone but as of late, a younger college-aged gentlemen has decided to introduce himself to this old man and join him for a dinner. Since then, I have seen them together often, laughing and ( Read more... )

Going to the workshop for options after graduation has made me finalize my decision about Peace Corps. There really isn't anything better than this! I cannot wait to get started; I cannot wait to become the person I really want to be. I hope that I never lose this enthusiasm. I feel like I'm already flying! Why had I been so sad before?

Finally I have tangible proof for why I admire this man so. I had forgotten how to verbalize what was once very obvious to me. I guess the sensible woman in me told me that ambition and work ethic are traits to esteem more than ones like kindness, sense of humor, and goodwill. Kenny made a delicious steak dinner for his apartment mates and he took ( Read more... )