And....I'm back
Yes yes, I know, I haven't written in, uhhh, a hella long time. Apologies. So, I really feel like I need something to get me writing (in general) again, and this is as good an outlet as any. Not going to write all that much today as I want a nap, but at least I'm posting again, right?
So, I'm currently no longer in the States - I'm in mighty mighty Scotland. Which basically means it's colder, I watch more soccer (but call it football), and eat a lot of fried foods. Including Deep Fried Mars Bars (I recommend them highly - can't wait to try a Deep Fried Snickers). Classes are annoyingly familiar to the ones I took last year. Blah.
I've read a crapload since I last posted. Just finished a book of short stories by Flannery O'Connor and loved them. She has a way of describing characters using the most minor details to make them come to life. I'm trying to imagine some way of combining her writing with the descriptive minimalism of Joyce. It would be pretty cool. I'm almost done with Faust, Part I, which is a very short read. It's very poetic, I'm enjoying it, although I'm not entirely sure what the fuss is about beyond historical importance.
Discovered a cool new band (and by new I mean new to me; they've apparently broken up) called The Anniversary. They're nothing amazing in the creativity arena, but it's fun music. It's very, very upbeat emo (ironic, huh?). Not much else on the music front here, I'm basically in a holding pattern with respect to new music, which is annoying.
And of course, the mandatory random links. Here are some articles I've liked:
Richard Dawkins wrote a book I'd like to read at some point, seems pretty interesting. I'm a big fan of his writing.
Found an awesome article on prostitution. It's...interesting. I enjoyed reading it, although it's in, ummm, bad? taste.
Yet another article on evolution. You know I love the subject.
And finally, with a title like, "Who Cares About Truth?", who wouldn't be interested in this? As an aside, I'm currently reading An Inquiry Into Meaning And Truth by Russell. It's pretty interesting, seems to be in the vein of Wittgenstein (who I also need to read).
I'll post more later with what I've actually been doing and some actually intersting thoughts. And least I'm posting again, ya?
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