Comments on: Waiting http://drewd.com/2009/02/03/waiting The Adventures of Carlos d'Avis Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:57:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Kendra http://drewd.com/2009/02/03/waiting/comment-page-1#comment-18978 Kendra Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:10:06 +0000 http://drewd.com/?p=546#comment-18978 I was in a deep funk for 2-3 days after returning from Lei Out. It was so so so so nice to feel the sun on my skin, to reconnect with old friends, to make new ones, and to be silly and irresponsible. It was hard coming back to CT, to the mundaneness of life here, and to the uncertainty of what my future holds. Recently someone who knows me well asked why I was so happy playing Ultimate / at Ultimate tournaments, and why I was so unhappy in grad school. She asked how I was different in the two -- and whether I couldn't bring some of who I am during Ultimate back with me to the "real world". Geography and activity and vacation (and Ultimate) can do a lot for the psyche, but changing our inner psyche can do a lot, too. Not sure if this applies to you, but it was an eye-opener for me. Best of luck, -Kendra I was in a deep funk for 2-3 days after returning from Lei Out. It was so so so so nice to feel the sun on my skin, to reconnect with old friends, to make new ones, and to be silly and irresponsible. It was hard coming back to CT, to the mundaneness of life here, and to the uncertainty of what my future holds.

Recently someone who knows me well asked why I was so happy playing Ultimate / at Ultimate tournaments, and why I was so unhappy in grad school. She asked how I was different in the two -- and whether I couldn't bring some of who I am during Ultimate back with me to the "real world". Geography and activity and vacation (and Ultimate) can do a lot for the psyche, but changing our inner psyche can do a lot, too. Not sure if this applies to you, but it was an eye-opener for me.

Best of luck,

-Kendra

]]> By: Eric http://drewd.com/2009/02/03/waiting/comment-page-1#comment-18968 Eric Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:33:40 +0000 http://drewd.com/?p=546#comment-18968 Drew -- I think you're in serious need of another big adventure to look forward to. Perhaps Spain in May for a month? I could use a roommate and compatriot for exploring the tapas bars and clubs. Though we might need to update our wardrobes to fit in. Eric P.S. Who says it's unsustainable? You define the boundaries of your life -- no one else. Think big and let nothing hold you back. Drew --

I think you're in serious need of another big adventure to look forward to. Perhaps Spain in May for a month? I could use a roommate and compatriot for exploring the tapas bars and clubs. Though we might need to update our wardrobes to fit in.

Eric

P.S. Who says it's unsustainable? You define the boundaries of your life -- no one else. Think big and let nothing hold you back.

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