In China, workers
celebrate the May 1st International Labor Day, so I was pretty enthusiastic
when I learned that I would have a long weekend; Friday was also given as a
vacation day. I was feeling extra
wonderful since my convalescence seemed to have revived my industry. I spent Friday doing the things which I enjoy
most; studying, reading, writing, and exercising.
I finished
reading "This Side of Paradise" and was satisfied with the way it
left me pondering life. I think that any
book which made you think afterwards was a book worth reading. Regardless of Fitzgerald's ultimate opinions
on Socialism I found the ending quite satisfying since the main character,
Amory, was able to at least realize that he finally did "know"
himself for who he truly was. The
struggle in my own life is uncannily similar to that of the stories protagonist.
Since poetry is
very prevalent throughout the works I want to try my hand at a couplet. If you find it obtuse then I am sorry. I have never attempted to write poetry
before.
Alone
in the forest the dense fog slowly distinguishes reality from myth. Awareness gains momentum with a dark tenacity
both uncontrollable and swift. All ideas
shall be taken nothing can be missed.
For if one is to get out of this forest alive they must be cunning,
honest, and equipped. To survive means
to be both agile and quick. For all
around this forest life is moving and it is time to find one's true nitch!
Since
I am running behind schedule today I will unfortunately have time to translate
this blog into Chinese!
Best,
E.K.
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