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Poor Student Living the High Life

Friday, November 17th, 2006

I’ve been a barely employed student for so long that I can’t really imagine what it would be like to have money. And I don’t think I’ll be faced with that prospect for awhile. Just a week ago I was again reminded of how much education costs these days. I’ve tried not to let it get me down however. I’ll continue living in sweet denial. Before I start cashing in those massive checks that teachers get I can still live the good life while being totally skint. Here’s some stuff I’ve enjoyed over the last couple of weeks that has been free or nearly free.
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Remember, Remember…

Tuesday, November 7th, 2006

If traveling has taught me one thing it is this, no matter how far you go you still bring you with you. This can be both a good and bad thing. When people ask me if I miss home my response is always mixed. Of course I miss my family and friends. I love my roots and the history I have with wonderful people. At times I intensely miss those people and the blessing of having to say very little to get myself understood. It’s a comforting familiarity. At the same time, I can’t deny that I was feeling very restless the last year I was at home and I knew that I needed to get away for awhile. There’s something very liberating about being in a new place where no one knows you.
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