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Some men of the Shack at Grub- MaREO party '68. What do you think of the beard? Trust me, it was unintentional; I just forgot to shave for 3 weeks. Whoops.

Latest reading: The Cloister Walk. This could be one of the best books I have ever read for class. I think that it is a mixture of many things: I think I needed to read this book at this time in my life (thank you Holy Ghost), I appreciate learning new things about interesting dead saints, her writing style is great and flows like a good coffee drink down the esophagus, and she has a passion for living life for God that seeps out from every letter and every space of her book.

Latest listening: Radiohead. This is perfect music for me to study to and cat-nap to. I listen to music by not really hearing the words, but hearing the music, so it is handy that I have no idea what they are saying. It is also a good sound track for a 30-power nap, because you never really drop too low into unconsciousness, however, I imagine this is the type of music that is playing in my REM sleep. Ha, I am fooling myself.

Latest big news: I am thinking about 86ing my finance major. I have come to the realization that I just want to teach people. I love to learn, enjoy people, and the freedom that comes from an environment of people that are learning and growing. I do not think I will enjoy the corporate world, and do not get excited (one bit) at finding new ways how to make people more money. I believe in using knowledge and wisdom with the resources the Lord has given me, but I do not believe in avarice (which is what capitalism is founded upon). I was also sorting through all the classes I have taken, and might be able to graduate in May. This is big news because that means I have to start mapping what June will bring- overseas teaching job, CELTA certification, grad school, Peace Corps? This is all very exciting!

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