Research

So I've spent the past two days consumed by research. For two reasons really, one I'm amazed at how passionate I am about doing this study and two because I know that if I get ahead on this I'll be able to catch a movie with Kenny next weekend. How is it that I'm incredibly focused on school and totally smitten with a boy at the same time? I really am looking forward to getting to know Kenny, I think he'll be a great addition to my group of friends and even if he just turns out to be a friend...he can always make me smile, which is a bonus in my eyes.

So instead of staying up to 2:30 trying to find articles, I'm going to call it a night. Next week I have to scour the campus for faculty members to sit on my committee. That should be interesting...

Harsh Words

If you think twice before speaking once, you will speak twice the better for it. - William Penn

How many people really think before they say something, especially when they're emotionally unbalanced when they're saying it. Recently I had an ex use some harsh words that I don't think he realized were harsh. In his mind he was being truthful and honest. In reality he was saying something that made me feel cheap and hurt. So why don't we slow down when we speak?

In a fast paced world we are constantly being told that faster is better. You search to find the fastest internet service or short-cuts to shave seconds off your commute. Even when it comes to human communication we don't even pick up the phone to call someone anymore, instead we pick up the phone and type a quick message. Is this really what our communication skills are being reduced to? A world of text messaging?

Don't get me wrong, I'm not mad at my ex for his harsh words. Not going down the same path with him again was probably the best thing that could have happened. I do wish that he was a part of my life, but that is not in the cards.

So the next time you pick up your phone to text someone, consider calling them. The sound of someone's voice is so much more comforting than the beep of an incoming text message. In a world driven by fast paced technology and short-cuts we need to spend some time on the slower more meaningful parts of life.

Adorable Boy at School

So anyone who really knows me, knows that I've been crushing on this really sweet guy that comes into work at school. Well thanks to a very slow day on friday I actually had some time to talk to him and I think if anything he'll make a really great friend. We're even going to catch a movie when I get back to school next week. I think I just like the fact that he makes me laugh, he's sweet and that he's not an asshole.

Well I'm back to enjoying my spring break.

P.S. LOVE LOVE LOVE my new macbook!