And yet another way to procrastinate...

So, about this paper...I'm really really sick of writing about Native Americans...Not that they're not great, so don't take offense, I would just prefer to write a somewhat SHORTER paper on them. So, anyway, I've decided that my options at this point are to keep on writing, go to bed, or stay up and pointlessly waste more time before I go to bed. While options 1 and 2 are probably the smarter choices (1 being preferable to 2), I've opted for 3 just to spice up life a little. Hence the livejournal. I'm not usually one to write prolifically and post it on the internet, but I have exhausted all other procrastinating options involving the internet--including a highly educational tour of our friendly neighborhood bigot's--that's Fred Phelps to you--website. Did you know that God hates America, but he hates Sweden even more (something about the royal family wearing low-cut dresses...)? Anyway, on to the real reason for this post (I'm probably not doing a very good job of captivating an audience...not a good way to start a livejournal, I know). I've just had lots on my mind lately and have a writer's block because of it...maybe if I get these thoughts out there I can go back to scholastic writing. Or not, but it's worth a shot. Just a few questions/thoughts I've been pondering lately...


Why is it that people think that I'm supposed to lose my idealistic notions now that I'm "grown up" and going into the "real world"??? Why should I settle for someone else's vision of how things are supposed to be? Working for change is not a fruitless endeavor, even if I'm the only one working for it, and I don't see why being alone in working for justice should be a deterrent. I know I'm one of those "crazy liberals" that people don't often care for, but I stand firm in what I believe in. Even if what I believe is not logistically feasable. Sometimes, you have to defy logic in order to get things done. And I don't see anything wrong with that.

And another thing...just because I'm a go-with-the-flow kind of person doesn't mean I don't have a strong personality. If you haven't figured that out by now, you'd better watch out, because it will be quite a shock when I prove it to you. I'm pretty much fed up at this point, so consider yourself warned.

On a happier note, I tried out for Vagina Monologues today...I'm pretty sure I wasn't good enough to warrant a part in the actual production, but it was fun and a new experience (and another way to procrastinate!) and I'm glad I did it. You should get involved, too...it's a rockin' good time (PS--ask Kelly to moan for you sometime, it's totally worth it, and also a rockin' good time).

Ok, it is definately time for bed...if I'm not going to write my paper, I should at least get a good night's sleep :)

Love to everyone (if you actually read this far)