Chrisonomicon

Friday, March 15, 2002

A line taken from my email to Aaron the other night, feeling particularly poetic in light of good weather (which turned into big snow yesterday) and the recent turn of events. It's such a turn around from even a year ago when life seemed to be congealing around me from the cold weather and school, and the past few years have seemed a constant battle against stagnation. It took a few reflective moments and a few kind words from friends to show me that stillness is illusory.

As typical and uncreative as it may sound, I've decided to take a break this summer from graduate school to regain some focus. The only risk in doing this, however, is getting so caught up in the routine of work that I end up absorbing the extra time and energy like a sponge. Just something to keep in mind.

My hands and feet are growing tough and calloused from climbing and lifting weights. I feel like a construction worker or farmer. I feel damn sexy.