So I realized that for some unknown reason, my blog (since I put up the new layout) is no longer showing the dates... So I must now get into the habit of writing them manually above every entry.
Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte
Wuthering Heights - Emily Bronte
Nineteen Eighty Four - George Orwell
Catch 22 - Joseph Heller
Catcher in the Rye - JD Salinger
The Time Traveler's Wife - Audrey Niffenegger
Bleak House - Charles Dickens
Chronicles of Narnia - CS Lewis
Animal Farm - George Orwell
The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold
The Five People You Meet in Heaven - Mitch Albom
I finished Orwell's 1984 today. I must say, as a Communication major, it struck me as a novel that was a must-read. Crazy stuff. I must say the conclusion was kind of confusing and also slightly disappointing - but that must be due to personal bias. Nonetheless, a powerful novel. I'm really glad that I picked it up this summer.
So I decided that this summer will be dedicated to ME. (Well, to a certain extent). The 30 minutes I spend everyday is not to "prove" to anyone - it's for me. And by shifting my focus that way, I found that I have more peace than ever. At least, the most peace that my circumstances at the moment allow me to feel.
^ Penn Abroad Stuff
I received these three booklets in the mail yesterday, and I just glanced through the Green Booklet just now - it has a ll these useful and cute lists of stuff (including a chart of "What the Americans Say" vs. "What the British Say"). According to this Booklet, the British apparently call "Dessert" "Pudding". Hum. I don't know how accurate this is or if I'd even attempt to memorize them (I think that personal experience would probably be better), but it's interesting nonetheless! It's definitely got me more excited to prepare for Wales!
Honestly, a part of me feels like summer is a drag. Maybe it's because I'm working on 2 internships and a job and (honestly) not feeling too fulfilled by any of them right now, but things are looking to be kicking off very soon! I am enjoying the sunshine and the friends (friends are like wine, SERIOUSLY) - as well as exploring the city that I grew up in as a twenty year old. That means lots of cafe dates and trying out new things, which I think is very good for me.
Anyway - so getting these pamphlets in the mail about my future adventures to come next semester was a good shift in mind from my summer mentality. I absolutely cannot wait to be in Europe, although it is very nerve-wracking!
