The strange thing about learning philosophy isn't the 'facts' that you learn; learning about what this guy thought and what that guy thought, its interesting on its own, but the whole point is really learning how to think, how to think critically and see if ideas fit the facts, see if there are difficulties. And once you start to learn that, you can't help but apply it to your life and see what there is to learn.

I think thats why I've been feeling better about myself lately; I'm growing up. I'm learning things I didn't know about myself, and becoming more comfortable with who I am.

I'm also thinking about heading out into the Pacific somewhere for a year or two after I graduate, and working with some of the desperately poor people in these countries, to help them pull themselves up out of poverty. The idea of helping people improve their lives is important to me, and I've read some inspiring things about how microfinance is helping people. I especially think there are areas in the Pacific that need help just as badly as in Africa and southeast Asia, but don't get the same amount of attention.

Anyway, if you know any organisations which help in these areas, can you let me know? Its still at least a year away, but I want to start getting organised. I've learned that this is something I want to do, and any pointers or information would be appreciated! Cheers

So, unless something bad happens, I should have a degree in history and philosophy in about six weeks.

Hoorah!


Anyway, better get back to it.

I ordered a new 35mm lens from Canon a month ago and I'm still waiting for it to come in

Its been so long that all the excitement has worn off lol

UPDATE: i just got a call saying that it should clear customs tuesday/wednesday and i'll have it soon afterwards hoooooorah!

So for the first time since I almost died at age 3, I'm sick. And its crap, I can see why people like to complain about it so much. Its been going on since Friday (the weekend! ) and it got worse today.

Anyway after spending so much time divided between my bedroom and the bathroom, I'm running out of things to do. So if you have some funny or interesting websites, please tell me. Because I'm getting desperate for ideas lol

(PS i got a nokia e71 and its the best damn phone in history. also, all food is evil. milk is evil. scotch is evil. and the only thing that makes me feel better is a dose of vitamin steph )

So apparently today is my birthday.

I'm not really sure what else to say.