I haven’t seen a computer for a week, because my family and I packed up our tent and bug spray and dirtiest sneakers and went camping in Maine. “Camping” in this case means running water and nice bathroom facilities (even though hot water showers cost 50 cents), but I found the entire thing to be a satisfying approximation of “roughing it.” Especially the bugs were very convincing.
Maine is remarkable for its hiking opportunities, excellent climate (foggy, damp), and blueberries. Overall, I derived the most enjoyment from the local fauna, particularly the bioluminescent plankton, which are extremely neat. I also read Ayn Rand’s The Fountainhead, a 700-page ode to the individual. I have to admit I really liked the style, but have not decided what I think of the rest of it. I think Rand will impact my views on philosophy and ethics, but not politics.
Oh my god, college in three weeks. I feel like I’m not nearly old enough.
do you have a shower caddy yet?
nope, totally caddy-free.
ps. i live in carothers, with an american studies major!
haha, Anush. “roughing it” with hot water and nice bathrooms? well I’m glad you’re getting in touch with your primative roots. (;
You probably aren’t old enough, you youngin’. I’m already living on campus and living it up. So far I’ve been to a party every night I’ve been here. I don’t know how I get invited to these things, I don’t know anyone! But the first time I got a flyer on my door and the second time I got a phone call from someone I met at the first one. We’ll see if I can make it three tonight.
I hope you’re having fun. I missed you when I went on my “gotta see everyone before I leave” blitz last week. I met Josh Murphy, who is going here. He’s a childhood friend of James Cooper apparently; maybe you know him…
Alright, well I’m hogging your comments page, so I’ll talk to you later.
Ayn Rand is Nietzsche light. Nietzsche also wasn’t a slut. Read Beyond Good and Evil.
i spent a night on top of enchanted rock. one night of mosquitos buzzing around my head and having to squat in the bushed at a time is enough for me. it was awesome though.
good luck at college. tell bump hello. i hope you’ll like him.
um, i meant bushes. duh.