This blog post was probably the most difficult to write in a long time. A few weeks ago I started writing a post summarizing my last four years of school, and how my perspective has evolved in that time. I spent a few days eagerly jotting down what emotions I wanted to convey in my … Continue reading My Graduation
I love Computer Science.
I'm in my fourth year studying software engineering, and not once have I ever said I loved it. Ask me about it in person I'll gladly tell you about the aspects of software engineering that I greatly enjoy, while taking great care to obscure the (many) things I loathe about this field. I might tell you about … Continue reading I love Computer Science.
I didn’t get accepted to JET this year.
Probably my first big setback this year. The news came as a shock to me, and it's my fault, because I was so invested in going to Japan that I hadn't planned for doing anything else. The thing is, I actually found out a couple of days ago. But the disappointment hadn't registered in me … Continue reading I didn’t get accepted to JET this year.
january 2nd
oh hey it's the day after new year's. i'm feeling really optimistic about 2018. I vented a bit over here about my worries going into this year. Then I had a six hour conversation with a good friend of mine about our fears and excitement going into this year. Then I finally wrote up some … Continue reading january 2nd
two thousand eighteen
one way or another, a lot is going to change this year. I'm going to be completely honest with you - I'm very scared. there are a gazillion sayings about life and change that I've heard all my life. Hell a lot of them I've regurgitated to others when I felt they needed to hear … Continue reading two thousand eighteen
each individual grain of sand in a desert is a tiny work of art
The boy’s greatest fear was, without a doubt, being forgotten. On bad days the thought loomed over him worryingly. Dread followed him like a shadowy figure just out of eyesight on worse days. And while it was a powerful motivator, it was just as much an inhibitor. He had begun to stagnate both as an artist … Continue reading each individual grain of sand in a desert is a tiny work of art
jet programme
late in writing about this but a week ago I submitted my application to the JET programme. If I get in I'll be teaching in Japan for a year. putting together my application over these past few months was a journey for sure. There were so many times where I would just give up … Continue reading jet programme
a note on self worth
This is a blog post that's been about 4 years in the making. I'll be talking about something I've been pondering for years. I have certain issues regarding my own self-worth. Over the years I've cycled through a number of 'coping' mechanisms meant to improve the thought processes leading to my low self-esteem and a … Continue reading a note on self worth
an even shorter side story
"Oh the grove? Well you're in luck, friend. Not too many people besides myself know the way there. Just walk for a long enough time down this path and you'll reach it.” Puzzled, the traveler pressed the stranger for more. “I can't tell you much more than that. Other than you'll know you've reached it … Continue reading an even shorter side story
a short little side story
“How many times would you say you’ve looked up? Like at the sky, and felt something. Sudden meaning or an answer to all of your problems?” “76,892 times.” I replied. I looked at her. Then I looked up. “Make that 76,893.” She grinned for a moment, then the wistful expression on her face came back. … Continue reading a short little side story
Scripted Journal 