It's not that I don't care, it's more like there are some moments that I just lack motivation. It's never been hard for me to decide where I want to go, it's getting there that is the problem. One of my favorite philosophies in life is that if you drive long enough you'll find what you are looking for. There is no arguing that point. If you are looking for Arkansas, just drive long enough and eventually you'll find it.
It's not that I have a problem deciding I want good grades, and to become a good professional in the field I end up in, it's getting there that is the problem. It's not that I don't want that, it's just at 10:11 AM I am lacking the motivation. There are far too many other interesting things to do, and look at. For example the paper I picked up from the WBB. I mean it's good to be informed on the world anyway, right?
Yesterday in institute, and pretty much every day, our teacher tells us it's about having a long term perspective. Sometimes even longer than long term, an eternal perspective. Ain't that the truth? She talks about 6 months down the road, 1 year down the road, 5 years, 10 years, 20 years, the end of our life. Well let me tell you something to you, it's hard to think long term when your stomach is growling. This much I know.
So where do I picture myself 20 years from now? That's tough to say because it depends on the day. Mostly?......... well most of the pictures I take 20 years from now won't be at my job, i'm sure, anyway. Also most of those places and people I have in my mind have very little to do with Chemistry. So how does all of this relate to Friday morning before noon? Not too much I guess, so let's start a little smaller.
Where do I picture myself at 1:30 PM Friday afternoon? I picture myself eating lunch with my chemistry and cell Biology homework done for the weekend. About to go to work, because I have really enjoyed my job thus far, and looking forward to a good weekend. That's where I picture myself. So maybe i'll start there and see where that get's me.
Song of the day: "The Life" by Kenny Chesney
P.S. as always Go Utes!
Friday, September 16, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
It's comparable to fishing
I love libraries. I especially love big libraries, like libraries that have multiple stories, and multiple sections. I love when you can walk into a library at the main entrance and it's a busy place, but as you pass through multiple sections, and multiple computer labs, you find a place where no one can bother you even if they wanted too.
I had a spot at the Utah Valley University library that I loved. It was quiet, and mostly secluded. It was a place that not a lot of people would walk by and even when someone did I never noticed them because I could be wrapped up in my own little world there, which probably consisted of anatomy, genetics, or vertebrate zoology, whatever was floating my boat at the time. It was a good spot, but most importantly it was mine. I liked it, and no one could take that from me.
I found my new spot here at the University of Utah Library. Deep within the bookshelves on one of the 5 floors that is offere
d here, probably 100 feet from the nearest other 5 souls. I took a big part of my day today to explore and delve into the crevices of the library here at the U to find this spot. I explored high and low, from 5 to 1, every inch. Now I claim this spot for Josh. I have my own personal outlet too plug my computer into. My own cubicle, where I could probably place pictures of my family, and favorite hobbies and they wouldn't be bothered. On every side of my is books, and bookshelves, and the only sounds I hear, are the hum of an air conditioner, and the rattle of a light just above me. This is definitely my new favorite place to study. Alone, quiet, peaceful. If I look just right down one of the aisles I can see the outside world, the faint outline of the words "The University of Utah--Rice Eccles Stadium" Now as I am about the create my own little world, of Cell Biology, Chemistry, and the world of metals I can't ask for anything more...
Oh good, the first people I have seen just walked by, so maybe someone would find me if I died...
I had a spot at the Utah Valley University library that I loved. It was quiet, and mostly secluded. It was a place that not a lot of people would walk by and even when someone did I never noticed them because I could be wrapped up in my own little world there, which probably consisted of anatomy, genetics, or vertebrate zoology, whatever was floating my boat at the time. It was a good spot, but most importantly it was mine. I liked it, and no one could take that from me.
I found my new spot here at the University of Utah Library. Deep within the bookshelves on one of the 5 floors that is offere
d here, probably 100 feet from the nearest other 5 souls. I took a big part of my day today to explore and delve into the crevices of the library here at the U to find this spot. I explored high and low, from 5 to 1, every inch. Now I claim this spot for Josh. I have my own personal outlet too plug my computer into. My own cubicle, where I could probably place pictures of my family, and favorite hobbies and they wouldn't be bothered. On every side of my is books, and bookshelves, and the only sounds I hear, are the hum of an air conditioner, and the rattle of a light just above me. This is definitely my new favorite place to study. Alone, quiet, peaceful. If I look just right down one of the aisles I can see the outside world, the faint outline of the words "The University of Utah--Rice Eccles Stadium" Now as I am about the create my own little world, of Cell Biology, Chemistry, and the world of metals I can't ask for anything more...Oh good, the first people I have seen just walked by, so maybe someone would find me if I died...
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