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takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Sun, 17 May 2009 14:10:54 GMT

well, i'm home for the summer.

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:48:33 GMT

4/8/2009 marked 6 years since I started using LJ. I guess I shouldn't stop now.

6 more weeks of winter..

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:15:07 GMT

..says the groundhog. curses.

new year

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:34:30 GMT

i'm six days late, but 2009 is here and 2008 is gone.

i'm not in the mood to reminisce, so.. have a healthy, fun, good year everybody.

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:33:13 GMT

Robert Mugabe really pisses me off. Someone please assassinate him or stage a coup. The situation is just getting ridiculous

hmm

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:44:48 GMT

one of the major things I've learned in college: sleep is secondary.

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:18:52 GMT

Alright already, we'll all float on.
Alright, don't worry even if things end up a bit too heavy.
We'll all float on.

hah

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:40:17 GMT

even though writing this paper has been a pain in the ass, it's made me appreciate metaphysics and epistemology more. i find it fun.. entertaining, even.

However, i still hold ethics closer to my heart :P

Hmm

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:04:55 GMT

Considering I haven't posted a lengthy entry in this thing in a long while, I feel now is a good time to do so, especially since I'm in the middle of editing my paper for my Ancient Philosophy class (which is pretty sweet, might I add). We're covering the four major schools of though in Greek-Roman thought: Platonism, Aristotelian philosophy, Epicurean hedonism and Stoicism. While I've only really scratched the surfaces of these different subjects, I can say I am familiar with each and it's still exciting to be studying them again. What I'm mostly thankful for is the fact that we read The Republic and Nicomachean Ethics in its entirety (I'm almost done with The Republic.. just one more book). And to top it off, the class is obviously focused on ethical philosophy, which is probably my favorite branch in philosophy. I'm also taking modern philosophy at the moment, but as you may know, there is a heavy emphasis on metaphysics, and while I don't particularly dislike metaphysics, I do have some issues with it (which I won't get into now because I actually want to finish this paper).

A lot has gone on in my life since I last wrote my last somewhat informative entry (which I want to say was back in August. I'm ignoring my actual previous entry). For one thing, I am now declared as a Philosophy and Political Science major. I'm happy about this and I really couldn't see myself studying anything else. I met with my adviser today. I'm almost done with everything and I COULD graduate fall 09, but I'm deciding against it because there are so many classes I want to take, and I really don't see the need in rushing my undergraduate education. The topic of grad school came up in conversation. She told me it was probably best to take some time off before heading to grad school, an idea I have been thinking about recently. I've decided I will take time off after I graduate from BU, and most likely, this will result in my return to Miami. I can't say whether this is a good thing or a bad thing; I can see a lot of the good (being home with family and friends near) but I can also see the bad (I've been on my own for a while, taking care of myself and living in a new place. Also, as much as I like Miami, the atmosphere is completely different to BU/Boston. I don't want to talk shit about Miami, but I believe that education isn't really prized there).

Now, I have a sort of plan in my head. The summer after I graduate will be spent traveling. When I return, I will have to face reality, and by reality, I specifically mean that I need a job, because my loan repayments start 6 months after graduation. I thought about it and I'm thinking of *gulp* teaching, obviously in a private school.. Preferably teaching something in or related to philosophy or political science.. hell, even English.. I don't know. In the middle of this time-off period, I will prepare a paper to submit in my application to grad school and I will also prepare to take the GREs... basically, making myself presentable to grad schools. I don't know how long this pause in my academic life will be.. I certainly hope it doesn't take long. This seems to be a grim post, but I think it just fills me with hope and strengthens my will to take control of my life. I cannot fathom the idea of just "settling" when I still have so many things I want to/NEED to do.

Random updates: I went to see Ratatat in concert Monday night. They were great and it was a fun time. The semester is going by and so far so good. I've had ups and downs, but mostly ups and I can say I'm happy with my current situation, even with the uncertain future that lies ahead floating in my mind. Now I'm heading back to my paper. Good night.

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:22:49 GMT

i am fucking freaking out about the future. awesome!

well, not really freaking out

just wondering how the hell i'm going to manage ;]

it'll work, though. i mean.. i've gotten this far. might as well keep going.

hahaha

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:58:43 GMT

It occurs to me that I haven't written in here since June. That's nuts. Look now, it's August and in about 3 weeks I'm going back to Boston. Crazy stuff..

The summer really flew by. I feel as if May was last week, but I guess that happens. A lot of things have happened and I've had a lot of fun. It's been a relaxing summer. I'm going to enjoy these last 3 weeks. Then, move in to the new apartment, start school and find a job. Also, have a lot of fun. I have a feeling it's going to be a fun semester.

But holy crap, reality check. I'm starting my junior year. Just two more years and I graduate..

Then what? We'll see, right?

By the way, I'm going to turn 21 in exactly a month. Exciting.

Misty

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:16:51 GMT

Misty, it's been a great ten years. I'm going to miss you so much.

I'm never going to forget you. I'm always going to remember the puppy you were.

You're a beautiful dog. Even if you were a fatty towards the end.

Misty, I love you. I'm glad you're free from pain.

5/98 - 6/13/08

ughhh

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 06:35:02 GMT

It's getting to that point of the night where I can hardly keep my eyes open. I haven't slept much since... Thursday, I want to say? Maybe a little earlier. I stayed up all night on Wednesday writing a final paper, Thursday I worked until 10 PM, Friday I started work at 9 AM.. And Sat, Sun and Mon I started work at 9 AM without going to sleep early. Sleepless nights suck.

When I get home later today, I am so going to sleep early. I'm going to try to sleep on the plane, but that never works. Whatever, I've got to keep studying for my final. I also have to start packing, hahahaha

on returns

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Mon, 05 May 2008 05:35:28 GMT

i'm going home in 2.5 days. i've been waiting for a while.. i've been very excited. now i'm just feeling a bit indifferent. that may be because i have finals pressuring me. but.. i know i'm actually glad i'm going home. I will miss my apartment though. Even through all the crazy stuff, it's been the place i've called "home away from home," if you ignore the cheesy-ness. but yeah, home.. i miss the family and friends. i miss the area, too. most of all, i miss the free time.

i have my PH350 final on Wednesday. It's looking bad. The essay questions are pretty bad.. and some of the readings we had in the second half of the semester were ridiculous. The test is from 9 AM - 11 AM, and my flight leaves at 1:15 PM. I have to rush like hell.. thank god stephanie is taking me. Still, let's hope I get to the airport on time. haha

Tuesday.. i have my capstone defense. I'm very nervous, actually. Tomorrow night I have to read the paper back and forth. I hope that'll go fine..

when i get home on wednesday, i'm going to Versailles, eating a lot, then going to bed.

enough procrastination. back to work

well...

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Thu, 01 May 2008 05:16:26 GMT

I'm sitting at my desk, here in my room (a rare occasion)
I've got Word open, a stack of books near me
and a can of Amp open.
Some music playing
and little determination...
let's get this last paper of the semester written
haha

drifting along

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:16:47 GMT

so it's april now. in a month and two days, i'll be on a flight going home for the summer. i can't wait.

i'm in the midst of a huge project right now called the capstone. i'm in a group with 6 other people and we're going to do a court case on genetic privacy and insurance. it's a lot of work and we haven't even started writing yet.. i also have my PH350 class going. I'm not very fond of the professor, and with the exception of a few authors, i've covered most of the readings in my CGS class. I feel I should be receiving credit for 350, instead, CGS students get screwed and get credit for some 100 level course.

Anyways, this semester is coming to a close and i say good riddance. I also have a new apartment with Eric and Adry. I'm glad that's done, but a part of me still wonders... well, whatever.

i'm glad i haven't been in the apartment as much, lately. i've been so busy and i prefer being on campus than here. once you enter this apartment, you feel a sense of dread (and not just the smell coming from the trash and peoples' rooms), but this whole... i can't explain it properly. maybe it's best not to. i'm just glad im not around seeing the same thing and same people all the time... what a waste of life.

i anxiously await the end of this semester, hoping i'll emerge with good grades. i can't wait to leave this dump and go home. And I can't wait to start anew (yet again) in september.

I forgot to mention, mike and danny were here about 2-3 weeks ago. That was great. We had a lot of fun and it was a good break from the conventionality of life here.

I also saw Persepolis last night. Great movie. It stayed true to the comic.

on a realization of unreliability and "ADD"

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:42:29 GMT

i'm not very good at keeping my word on updating this thing with continuity in mind. as i read back on all these entries, i wonder what how i would've concluded the "to-be-continued" entries. oh well

the purpose of this entry is a shoddy attempt to get my creativity awakened and start writing my damned paper on classical ethics. Of course this is failing horribly because i can never seem to focus. i mistakenly (or possibly not! take that, freud!) told my mom i have issues with my attention span and she suddenly grew worried, as if this was something that developed overnight. to her disdain, i informed her that i've had attention issues for a hell of a long time. she then immediately suggested getting me on drugs. i scoffed at the idea. drugs? that's America's solution to everything... and ADD is the reason for every thing and everyone seems to have it. how convenient. i told her i'd promise to get tested for ADD, but honestly, i see this as a bunch of bullshit. i think i have poor discipline.. and that's why i can never focus. but we'll see what i'll learn from being tested... if i or my mom remember.

i'm writing a paper on plato and aristotle. i prefer aristotle over plato because he's a realist and he's not big on the bs factor, although plato does have such flowery, poetic language, that it's almost hard not to fall in love with his ideas. Aristotle is practical however, but even though this is my second semester studying him, I don't think I know if he is an absolutist or relativist.

i had more stuff to talk about, but you know how it is. hasta luego.

On Vacations

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:25:20 GMT

My vacation is pretty much over. I leave tomorrow around 3:50 PM and should arrive at Boston at 6:50-7:00 PM. Then I'll arrive at my apartment and start push the "play" button on life again. I'm pretty excited.

But jeez, I'm not ready for all the work...

It's been a fun vacation. I went to Orlando this past weekend with good friends. The main purpose of the trip was really Mike's birthday. I hope we have more road trips in the summer.

I've been so lazy these past few weeks. I have to work on Wednesday and I have class on Thursday. I also have to read a book by Thursday. Ahh, nice to see procrastination again. It's been a while.

Anyways, I'm ready. See you in May, Miami. Time to return to the snow!

2007... 2008

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:15:40 GMT

And so it's 2008 now. I can't believe that. I told my dad last night that it feels so routine now, rather than feeling all new and unexpected... as it felt when I was a child, at least.

2007.. it had good, it had bad. I can't really remember what really happened... haha. But i think the important thing is I'm here now, alive and healthy and so are my family and friends. I think that's what I wish for 08. Also the cliché happy times, prosperity, blah blah.

to all of my friends, happy new year. may your wishes come true.

well,

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:59:02 GMT

I'm home and very happy to be here. Time to sleep

are you kidding

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:14:09 GMT

18°F
Feels Like
1°F

Why do I have my exam so early in the damn morning....?

unlucky weekend

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 04:32:37 GMT

my computer fucked up and my entire hard drive was erased. i lost all my notes. classy.

and stuff kinda sucks. but at least its december now. i like december

bad

too much

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 05:50:36 GMT

there's just too much going on right now.
or maybe thats just an excuse my mind has fabricated to keep me from writing my paper on kant.

i had an interesting thanksgiving break. now i'm sure of some things and unsure of others.. like the state of my living place. and the state of people around me. or maybe, like i said earlier, this is just something to keep me from writing my paper. i'll feel better when i turn my paper in. it's only 4 pgs anyways.. too bad i actually care about the subject.

i need a break, man
srsly

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 02:11:29 GMT

so it is november 17.. the semester is almost over. i can't believe how fast it's gone by.

next week is thanksgiving and i won't be going home. janely will be coming to boston though, so i won't be alone. that should be fun.

ive got some work to do.. en exam on tuesday and a paper the monday after thanksgiving.. blah. im tired of work already.

oh yeah, i've got a job at stop and shop... working in the deli. i actually like it. it's pretty fun.

not much to update on.. i've had my ups and downs but it's cool now, i guess.

i'm flying home december 19th. i can't wait.

and that is all.

wow, a winner is me

takegiantsteps@gmail.com — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:23:48 GMT

so i'm on my third page of my 7 page paper about KHRUSHCHEV AND GORBACHEV! It's so much fucking fun.

i hate myself for procrastinating

but god damnit, i laugh at it every time i look back on my all-nighters.

and why am i wasting more time by typing a bullshit entry on LJ?

Because
1) i wish to procrastinate even more
2) MAYBE WRITING IN HERE WILL INSPIRE ME TO WRITE IN MICROSOFT WORD?

Hahahahhahaha wow, A+ A+ A+