Lame start, I know, but I haven't been able to write a title for the last few entries and that upsets my sense of order. This is not a reflective commentary on what I've been learning in class (although it has been amazing and, in many ways, transformative), so no need for a more official title.
Tonight there was an impromptu party in one of the apartments after our session on Federalist 37. People brought wine, beer, cheese, crackers, etc and sat around talking. It was nice, although one of the women talking to me a little later in the evening mentioned that I never seem to say much. Yep, that seems about right. At one point, we went around sharing our porn names (using the name as your first pet and the street you grew up on), which was an interesting moment. There were some funny ones, but the best part of the night was when we naturally broke off into smaller groups and just talked about whatever. I may still not have talked a lot, but I felt a lot more social than I have the last few nights.
Tomorrow we wrap up with Aristotle (thank goodness) and discuss Cicero. Friday is more Cicero and Deuteronomy. Tomorrow night is also our second group dinner, which should be a good time. Lots of fun characters at this seminar and everyone is really thoughtful and intelligent. I'm glad to be here bc I am learning so much, not only about the content, but about myself as a learner and thinker.
Brian flies into LA tomorrow, but I won't see him until Friday afternoon. I have a strong suspicion that tomorrow and Friday are going to be LONG days for me. I've been gone for nearly two weeks and I don't think I could express in words how much I am looking forward to seeing him. I almost can't let myself think about it bc I think it's the only way I'll get through the next two days with any sort of focus.
Finally, today (and it is still today in CA) is my good friend Cole's birthday. I wish I could be there to share it with you, but know I was thinking about you often today. You are an amazing person with a great capacity for love and kindness and I am blessed to have you as a friend. Happy birthday, Cole!
2 comments:
Cole got a whole paragraph on her birthday and I got nothing :(
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Thanks Jess! I needed some love and kind words and you provided just that. My birthday was pretty good, I got a pedicure and cake.
Sounds like LA is going well. Yesterday I got into a strange conversation with a valet guy. Becky told me that I always seem to be talking to strangers. Maybe I should become more like you so I don't end up in weird situations.
Thanks again, I do appreciate all the good thoughts that were sent my way.
Cole
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