Mid break [Daniel]

I had a strong intention to write,

That would make things ever so right,

But before I could breeze, through what was an ease

It was only ever a might

 

So that sums up an apology or two for not writing everywhere, and instead choosing (very conscientiously) to work and study first, movies and friends second, and writing and saxophone (what I want to do) a third… which in the whole case of self determination (which I am studying, good ole philosophy ) seems a bit depressing.

But I digress, I have reached this point in the semester where my friends separate, and split to Europe or internships, to overseas trips and local full time jobs, and so I feel (understandably) a tad jealous, and left behind. There’s a lot to say that I could’ve done x, y , or z but in terms of being relevant to me, or part of what I desire it seems to be a great opportunity for them. For me I have no excuse… except that news and online publications should be scouring the globe for people like, or just in fact, me.

So moral of this story, go for all opportunities that approach you… but also don’t take up the ones that don’t seem that opportune.

Good… well then.. the more you know I guess. What else then? According to my graduated friends life is pretty much business as usual for them, waiting for graduate jobs/positions or doing them. Nobody so far seems to have gone into any big organisations (or if they have they’ve been too busy to notify me). This while worrying on the one side for my job opportunities (apparently there are not that many philosopher/writing jobs around that I can easily get), is oddly calming that in the face of the BIG world out there, people are still the same and dealing with the hand that has been dealt to them – that is living blissfully.

Roommate’s going to Italy, another friend moving in for a month before going to Germany, then perhaps another friend will stay… and then… either serene independence or a trip to Europe (of which tickets are already paid for). So I think I’ve got all of that to look forward too.

Other thoughts….. Being a fourth year student makes you feel old, especially when you’ve got second year classes with all these young yuppies. I’m not saying that there’s anything intrinsically wrong with younger people, just … I’m starting to hang out with the mature age students, and have an inability to mingle with fancy new trends and individuals…. Not really – just the age divide sometimes rears its head in the actions and thoughts of those younger. That divide is what gives me the shivers; I am old(er). Eeep

Other than that life is good, if busy and not filled with enough word documents or empty pens. More scribbled paper please!
Thanks,

Dan