No posting around my birthday. I had a great one, but didn't really had the time to sit down and look back. I'm aging and I'm fighting dullness.
I usually get inspired by the music I listen to while working. I got to say the lyrics from No one* have made my week, specially when what I have to post tonight has nothing to do with the song -or so I think. I may also have to make a warning: I'm tired and really don't feel like going to work, not just tomorrow but at least the remainder of August (probably blue, maybe just overwhelmed). Here it goes.
Yes, at first is inviting, pro-procrastinating, even addictive, but how sad can Facebook be? Just as MSN or any other instant messaging service, same for text messages in my cell phone! I mean, how estranged do we need to be as to replace true vis-à-vis chatting and a good cup of joe? Solid evidence towards alienation from the true human experience.
How liberating have been the days when I turn my cell phone off! I understand the need of someone to get a hold of his therapist, friend, relative, but have you tried it out? Just driving around without that unexpected ringing, being with the family and not thinking of picking up the phone, you and your thoughts and nothing else. If it were for me, I'd get rid of my land line as well as my cell phone, leave only my email for that I can control when to read/reply/delete. I know it'd be irresponsible and unconvenient, but I do promise myself to periodically have cell-free journals. Definitely.
Finally, assume everyone is doing fine and take care of your own personal plans without expecting anything from abroad -emotionally speaking. Perhaps too late, but I've come to realize that while I can team up with others I will simply not find someone with whom I'll share my -academic- plans and goals. I'm done waiting! If self emancipation exists there's a good chance it involves learning to detach and learning to really put yourself first.
That said:
-Au revoir Facebook.
-Ciao MSN.
-Vacations to my cell phone.
-Hello writing!
-Welcome reading!
-Yes to rendez-vous: family/friends/colleagues/anyone genuinely interested.
* Written, produced and interpreted by Alicia Keys et al (2007).
I usually get inspired by the music I listen to while working. I got to say the lyrics from No one* have made my week, specially when what I have to post tonight has nothing to do with the song -or so I think. I may also have to make a warning: I'm tired and really don't feel like going to work, not just tomorrow but at least the remainder of August (probably blue, maybe just overwhelmed). Here it goes.
Yes, at first is inviting, pro-procrastinating, even addictive, but how sad can Facebook be? Just as MSN or any other instant messaging service, same for text messages in my cell phone! I mean, how estranged do we need to be as to replace true vis-à-vis chatting and a good cup of joe? Solid evidence towards alienation from the true human experience.
How liberating have been the days when I turn my cell phone off! I understand the need of someone to get a hold of his therapist, friend, relative, but have you tried it out? Just driving around without that unexpected ringing, being with the family and not thinking of picking up the phone, you and your thoughts and nothing else. If it were for me, I'd get rid of my land line as well as my cell phone, leave only my email for that I can control when to read/reply/delete. I know it'd be irresponsible and unconvenient, but I do promise myself to periodically have cell-free journals. Definitely.
Finally, assume everyone is doing fine and take care of your own personal plans without expecting anything from abroad -emotionally speaking. Perhaps too late, but I've come to realize that while I can team up with others I will simply not find someone with whom I'll share my -academic- plans and goals. I'm done waiting! If self emancipation exists there's a good chance it involves learning to detach and learning to really put yourself first.
That said:
-Au revoir Facebook.
-Ciao MSN.
-Vacations to my cell phone.
-Hello writing!
-Welcome reading!
-Yes to rendez-vous: family/friends/colleagues/anyone genuinely interested.
* Written, produced and interpreted by Alicia Keys et al (2007).
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