So.
Another year of school nearly behind me, I felt a surge of optimism and idealism. Instead of learning about Rousseau's commentary on nascent societies, I jotted down some ideas. Things to accomplish or work towards. Things to plan for. Things to make my life a little bit more organized, but also a little bit more enjoyable.
Ok. One. I joined Smith Rugby. I start playing next fall. I have never played before but I figured golf is a ridiculous excuse for a sport.
Two-- I've created an elaborate diet/exercise plan that will help me work toward losing my freshman 15 (or 20. or 30. I don't even want to think about it at this point). The end in sight is to be able to do the Smith SteelWoman Triathalon next year. Kudos to Julia who did this and inspired me.
Three-- Um, I'm going to take better care of my feet. They're absolutely gross. Every summer this happens: I wear flipflops or sandals or go barefoot and I end up with dirty feet. My friends call them hobbit feet. So, in an attempt to be possibly more feminine (though this is probably completely undone by joining rugby), I'll take better care of my feet. I'm a dirty hippie on the inside, it doesn't need to look that way on the outside too.
Four-- Register for the LSAT. This is more of a self-referential reminder. Ok, so as you might know, I'm definitely considering law school but I've got a bad bout of Peter Pan syndrome-- I don't ever want to get a job, I don't want to do any work, all I want to do is run around barefoot all day reading June Jordan poetry and eating mangoes. So, I says to myself, 'self, get up off your lazy ass and take the damn test'. June 15th is when it goes down! Schools I'm considering: Vermont Law, UVA, Chicago, Yale (pipe dream)....
Five--I am going to fly in more airplanes more often and go climb the rock wall here to get rid of my INSANE fear of heights. This is a perennial problem, one that's haunted me for years. Any suggestions?
Six-- Someone needs to teach me to play pool and poker. I know how to do NEITHER of these things, and I feel they may very well be essential to being a human.
Seven-- I'm gonna learn either cello or violin in the next year. Hands down. Who's gonna teach me?
Um, that's it for now. I'll keep you updated on my successes.
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2 comments:
Wuow, a lot of intentions...!
Rugby... ouch...
Diet... more ouch...
Hobbit feet...? xDDDD
I don0t know what in the hell is LSAT but I don't like how it sounds... Law school...? I don't like either...
Fear of heights...? No joke here, I know it's a serious thing. do you know that it's something related with your ears...?
I can play pool very well, and I can play poker, but maybe I'll end naked and ruined...
Music...!!! Good. I play 3 instruments and I never regret that, I'll love to take piano lessons, but I need 36-hour days...
Willy
Laura, I think that your plans sound wonderful!! Particularly the Triathlon! It's really low key and meant for beginners. You will get so fit and you will feel so strong! once excercise becomes a part of your routine, you can't stop, and you learn to make the time. I think it will also help you in organizing other aspects of your life too. It clears our head.
I still am in favor of gross feet no matter what. It's a sign of character!! (imagine what my children's upbringing will be like...)
I also know what you mean about the Peter Pan facade. I've been faced with the inevitable prospect of choosing a realistic life path. I know we've talked about this before, but if I could travel, write, make music and be able to make a living, I would. But I can't. So balls.
Maybe I'll just be a temp the rest of my life...thoughts? Yes/no? Wanna start an organic farm together? okfine.
lovelove
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