December 2010
8 posts
Obligatory
- Balance study and school (or, in other words, go out more. Hello, Feb Club)
- Be open to people
- Work out/ride/sweat
- Stay at the party. No more of this freaking out for stupid little reasons and leaving in a huff.
- Tell people I love them. Because I do.
Prepping for NYR's
While driving tonight, I had this weird flashback. Back in middle school, I was a real serial summer-camp-monogamist. And the summer before 8th grade (I think?) there was this boy, and for the life of me I can’t even remember his name. But he wanted to kiss me when I left the last day, and I didn’t let him, because I had a cold sore and didn’t want him to get one too. And there...
And to all a good night
Christmas was lovely this year. No drama, no meltdowns. Now, off to bed with a little Capote. Perfect.
Dear Santa -
… I’m still holding out for that pony.
And while you’re at it, please send good exam mojo, and an offer to work at a big NYC or DC firm this summer.
That’s all. Thanks, and I’ll leave you some cookies. Good ones, I promise.
Here's Hoping They're Right
[Marine-ette] told me today that she and another girl in our section were talking about me today and they decided that I (1) would be adorable with [GH] and (2) would get the A in Crim. And I think both of those things could happen. It’s certainly some pressure, and I hope I can live up to it.
Also: relieving that pressure by having a night off, singing in shower and relishing the fact...
Surefooted
I’ve been studying like a banshee these past few weeks. And I was far too freaked out last week to actually manage much. But two days ago, I just was hit by this wave of calm. I am smart. I am here for a reason. I got in, and I can be great. The only thing keeping me from understanding the difference between specific intent crimes and general intent is the fact that I’m so afraid of...
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cantoestelar:
The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender
If You’re Not Yet Like Me by Edan Lepucki
Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami
Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger
Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer
The Sixth Day by Andrée Chedid
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The Girl in the Flammable Skirt, by Aimee Bender
Room, by Emma Donoghue
Tree of Codes, by Jonathan...