Well today, like most days before that, has been a thought-inducing day for me. This morning I visited my therapist for the last time, for now, and so a significant period of time in my life, in a way, came to an end. Life is a series of parallel processes, and here was one that … Continue reading Doors, opening, closing
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Writing on writing
The role of creative endeavour in one's life and happiness is what I've been thinking about (among millions of other things of course) in the last few days. My work life is, like for many other people too, stress/frustration/anxiety -inducing, on some days more than on some others, and I have to actively come up … Continue reading Writing on writing
Typical
I think I'm very funny, naming this post Typical and talking about a behaviour typical to me. The twist in the story being that I will be discussing my thesis, which is about there not being types, or typicals. But of course there is, and there isn't. I think people have interests that may form … Continue reading Typical
Today in the life and times of a Masters student
A topic really important to me is utility. I want to utilize myself for the greater good. I want to spend my time doing a lot of useful, meaningful, value-adding things. Reading dusty books in a dusty library does not present itself to me as particularly useful. I could be working, meeting people and helping … Continue reading Today in the life and times of a Masters student
Some thoughts on school
I started back at university last week. I am sure my enthusiasm will wane in time with approaching deadlines, but for now, I am 'Happy as Larry' (those of you who ever watched the Scheme will now chuckle) to be reading Big Books about Big Things. I want to talk about my thesis and the … Continue reading Some thoughts on school
Thoughts on thoughts and words and things
I was at the beach with my parentals today. I've taken to swimming in a big way this spring/summer season and try to visit beaches, lakes, rivers or the sea as often as I can. Today was very hot and I rejoiced in the opportunity to go for a dip after work. The sea was … Continue reading Thoughts on thoughts and words and things