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January 19, 2009
In this post: the inadequacy of my wit, avoidance of bad ad copy, books I should read, and Nick Hornby.
Seattle, the city of neighborhoods.
January 19, 2009
"I've never been to Seattle," I said, imagining gray skies, coffee, comic books and indie bands.
Crossing Over
January 19, 2009
I crossed the border for the first time today, and witnessed firsthand the tragedies and ironies of our immigration system.
Pirates Throw Fine Parties
January 18, 2009
The party-goers are riveted, seeing their words transformed into a play in front of their eyes. The skits are performed with wacky costumes, wigs, and glasses, much in the style that children would play dress-up and make up stories.
With the Pirates, Day Six
January 16, 2009
At 2.15pm, the lights went down and the excitement went up. All the writers were introduced, taking bows to waves of applause. The Story Pirates theme song was performed, and the show was on!
Winter Term: A Retrospective
January 15, 2009
Though they all speak English, I've come to realize that what my uncle once said is very true: the conversation will start out in English, move on to a mixture of Chinese and English, and finally settle completely into Chinese.
Pandas, Swiss Army knives, Sigourney Weaver, and of course, bamboo!
January 15, 2009
So visualize this: I'm in my basement this morning, working on my bamboo bicycle, joining the steel remnants of a child-sized bike frame to my bamboo tubes.
Starting to think beyond Oberlin
January 15, 2009
Today I visited Career Services to get some quick advice on my résumé and on finding the right gradate program. It feels like I'm a junior in high school all over again.
Moving in and life off campus
January 13, 2009
Last Sunday I moved into my house for this semester. Now I officially live off campus.
Will makes his bed; lies in it.
January 8, 2009
On spending too much time in my practice room, reading lists, and "Twilight."
Off to Circus School!
January 8, 2009
Right now, I'm in Seattle, studying at SANCA, the School for Acrobatics and New Circus Arts. To put it succinctly, this school is going to kick my ass.
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