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January 6th, 2009
10:26 am
I just wanted to update this older journal, because after reading through old entries, I have so much compassion for who I used to be, but a lot of pride in how far I've come. I've pushed myself, and it's paid off beyond belief. I am so happy today. It is a world of difference from the person I was, alone in my dorm room at Winona.
Isn't it marvelous, we can choose who we want to be?
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February 10th, 2008
12:19 am
eyes devoid of
textual tension -
we exchanged more than glances
your irises sang anthems to mine
warbled melodies
infused with love-
spangled words
i belonged to you wholly,
in that moment. simply.
no annotations, footnotes,
no clutter of clustered etceteras
on which to trip.
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February 3rd, 2008
01:42 pm
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/opinion/points/stories/DN-hymowitz_27edi.ART0.State.Edition1.378ca5b.html
What do you guys think about this?
I was listening to NPR's "Talk of the Nation: Opinion Page" about the supposed prevelance of "childmen" in today's society. In summary, the woman who wrote the article feels that men becoming increasingly childish is a backlash to feminism and the growing independence/power of women. She says that unless societal pressure is placed upon men to "grow up" (ie get married, have kids, holding a steady job, essentially the transformation the main character in "Knocked Up" undergoes), they won't. They'll sit around and play computer games, read Maxim, eat junk food and objectify women. She talks about how good men are slim pickins for women. Part of me is wondering if I am presenting this summary in a way that reflects my uncomfortableness with her generalizations about men and her absolute hesitance to review women in an equally unattractive manner. I don't know though, because while I listen to this, it honestly sounds like she is being that one-sided. I don't want anyone to be too affected by my presentation of the summary, though, in case they disagree. So pretty much what I'm saying is I am not trying to lead anyone by posting this. There isn't a right answer I have in mind that I want to hear.
I'm fascinated by the idea of what "being a man" means to both men and women and how we define what is childish. I'm very interested in how heterosexual women want to be viewed by men, treated by men (OBVIOUSLY this is going to vary from individual to individual), and as gender roles reach a place of higher ambiguity, should old-fashioned expectations of men still stand? Are women asked to be viewed in a different way in this modern era, yet imposing expectations onto men in the "same old way"? Isn't feminism all about empowering individuals -- in the right to choose an individual path, free of societal prejudice and expectation?
I reallllly want to hear opinions on this, guys as well and perhaps especially, please!
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December 31st, 2007
12:09 am
I've so got a crush on myself.
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December 24th, 2007
10:46 am
I know what I want to do with my life! I really do! If anyone asks me, this is the very first time I've actually had something concrete to aspire to. Now the only problem is that if I don't end up working there, I will be sad.
But I really want to work for NPR. I am studying towards an English major right now. When I transfer to the University of Minnesota I will focus on some radio as well. If there is any way I can scrounge enough money to make it to the open house for NPR on Jan 25th, open to people interested in Internships, in D.C.
I like this feeling :)
Also! Merry Christmas Eve everyone :D
And this is what I want back for Christmas:
I am so jealous of myself several weeks ago! Hmph.
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December 17th, 2007
03:15 pm
I never want to stop traveling. I have been back less than a week and already I am looking into options for a service project I could do abroad for a couple weeks in the summer.
I think I am very real withdrawl from travel and my surroundings in England. It was probably the best thing I have ever done in my entire life. I have met a handful of really wonderful people I want to continue to get to know and spend time with. I have been places, seen things, traveled by myself, traveled with others. I am not afraid to go out and do things anymore. I trust myself and my abilities. I feel so much more comfortable in my skin.
I no longer hide from cameras and I care little that I am unphotogenic.
Now that I am home, though, it is difficult for me to keep up with the changes that have occurred within me.
It's easier for these differences to manifest and thrive in an unfamiliar setting; there they were able to be born, no need to be shy or shrink away. But they have to learn to live in a new environment now, in a world of the so-called mundane and everyday. And so I need to constantly remind myself of this and to not let my life become static. I have fallen in love with the motion and rhythm of life. Picking up my feet whether it is dancing, hiking, swimming, running, walking. Whatever it may be, I can never happily return to a cocoon where I exist within myself. I love people, and I am no longer intimidated. I feel freed and excited and I think this semester in school, I am going to surprise even myself.
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December 15th, 2007
September 9th, 2007
11:30 pm
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August 14th, 2007
12:12 am - Pleeeeease help!
Hi. Is the FujiFilm FinePix S700 any good?
Cause I may buy it tomorrow. I have looked at reviews online and they seem pretty good.
omg please comment asap though because as I said, I might buy it tomorrow.
Let me know! Please!
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August 1st, 2007
02:20 pm
I have $350 I am willing to spend on a digital camera.
I know that plenty of you are interested in photography, and I have no idea where to begin with finding a camera.
I am going to take it to England with me, and hopefully travel lots with it, but I'd like to get it soon to get the hang of using it/the various settings, etc.
Someone reccomend me something, please!
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