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05/01/08
There are some sounds you just don't want to hear, and the noise my retainer made earlier this spring when it broke off of my teeth definetely fit into that category. It came off with a grating, squelching crack that would have been bad enough even if it hadn't been coming out of my own mouth. I spat out the inch-long metal bar, quickly counted my teeth with my tongue to make sure they were all still in there, and promptly kept eating the apple that had caused the problem in the first place. Then I forgot about it.
It might seem like a hard thing to forget about, considering the remaining...Read Entire Post
04/27/08
It seems that spring has finally come to Colby college. For the past two weeks the sun has shone brilliantly all day, every day, and students have crowded onto the grassy areas in front of the library and by the pond to play frisbee and tennis-ball golf, or maybe just to enjoy the warmth. It's gotten to be so that all I ever want to do is be outside. Who can resist?
And when last night I was invited by three friends of mine (Dan, Nate, and Collin) on an impromptu camping trip, I happily accepted. We set out at around 9 o'clock, fairly unprepared but excited nonetheless. Why would we...Read Entire Post
04/06/08
Two days ago I received a short message from a friend telling me that a boy I went to school with in Norway last year had died in a car accident. If I may, I would like to leave Colby behind for a moment in order to devote this entry to someone truly spectacular.
Yan was from Brazil, and with me was one of five other foreigners attending a small Norwegian folk school devoted to wilderness education. He had split his time growing up between his mother in Brazil and his father in Tromsø, and as a result spoke with a unique accent that combined Portugese...Read Entire Post
04/02/08
I've never been a fan of flying. I'm not afraid of it per se, but there's something about the stale air and cramped space that makes me decidedly claustrophobic. My mother has a story she likes to tell about one time when I was on a plane with her as a toddler. It was the first time I really understood what was happening, and I grew increasingly agitated as we sped down the runway. When the plane finally lifted off I threw my head back and bellowed "Stop! Stay on the ground!" The woman sitting next to us leaned over and whispered to my mom "I know how she feels."...Read Entire Post
02/25/08
Second semester is in full swing and my schedule is packed thistight with activities-- classes, seminars, ice skating, working, and dance classes. After a relaxing, easygoing JanPlan, I was actually pretty ready to be busy again. A full schedule gives me a sense of purpose when I'm moving through the day, and I go to bed at night feeling productive. Sometimes I forget about this when I'm up late in the library, working furiously on something or other of the utmost importance that's due entirely too soon, but in general I'm very content with my schedule.
My favorite class is...Read Entire Post
02/22/08
Hi,
So I am back to Colby! I have not suffered the so called reverse culture shock, but I can imagine why some of my friends are having trouble adjusting back to the Colby environment. Being at Colby is not like studying in downtown Copenhagen; we don’t have all the modern benefits of the city. Although I miss Copenhagen, it is nice to be back to the small campus and seeing familiar places, and getting to eat great food (especially since I don’t need to cook it anymore). It is also nice not having to spend $2 for a can...Read Entire Post
02/13/08
From Frosty to Iced...A Brief Review of the First Week of Spring Semester '08
If Mayflower Hill were to be best described as some sort of house, currently it would be an igloo. Our gorgeous campus is covered in about 82' of ice. There is ice on the buildings, on the trees, on top of the snow, but worst of all on the paths! Our Physical Plant Department (PPD) is doing an awesome job salting the paths and the roads but even they can't keep up with how much snow, ice, and freezing rain we are getting! I might be exaggerating about the 82' of ice but as the 7th graders in my...Read Entire Post
02/08/08
Hello from the Frosty Hill!
When I was knee high to a gnat I used to think that when it snowed it was because the angels had dry scalps and were shaking out all of their scalp skin down on us. And when it rained I thought it was because they were all waiting in line for the toilet but really couldn't hold it anymore. I won't tell you what I thought was happening when it was really windy.
If you're up here in Maine right now, you know what I mean about the need for dandruff shampoo though. It has been flaking...snow flaking...snowing for the past...Read Entire Post
02/08/08
Second semester is off to a roaring start and I couldn't possibly be more excited about my classes! After a long period of indecision I've chosen to major in Environmental Policy, and have picked classes accordingly. In addition to working on fulfilling my requirements I'm taking an Introduction to Hebrew class... who knew that I could come to Maine and learn Hebrew? There are all of two other students in my class, and I can't wait. Growing up Jewish, I learned the Hebrew alphabet as a kid and know many of the songs and prayers, but this is my first step towards actually understanding...Read Entire Post
01/29/08
It’s probably because I’m letting my hair grow out, and maybe it could be because they are young and inexperienced, or maybe because they live in central Maine all their lives. Quite possible it is the combination of all three, but for whatever reasons I found the comment amusing. It was very innocent and done with the best intentions I’m sure and for the very least I’m glad he came up and talked to me. It was a cold morning (freezing and windy, I think) and he was wearing a ski hat, one of those that covers your entire head and left three holes for your eyes and mouth....Read Entire Post
