Yay for being a joiner

Okay. Despite the fact that in high school I was in more clubs than a two year old can count, I have never considered myself a joiner. But it has been almost nine weeks (nine weeks! Wow!) And I have realized that the time has come to make some changes.

The first part of the year, I was solely involved with Versus magazine. Then, I picked up ceramics, The Review, and the writing society. Now, I have joined a swing club, V-SLAM (anime), and hopefully a couple of volunteer organizations. I am also trying to be culturally aware. I spent el dia de la rasa salsa dancing, and this evening, I went to a Greek tragedy translated by an Iris woman. Can you say multicultural? Can you say overextended? A two year old couldn't. However, I have serious doubts about the ultimate joiner activity. I have serious reservations about joining a frat. But I have another 4 weeks yet before that decision becomes imminent.

But I have found that I need to be at least somewhat extended. I am of the constitution that if there is not something to do, then I will do nothing. It sounds logical, but trust me, it merely results in many hours wasted in bed or in front of the computer.

On a tangent, Ihave rediscovered coffee. It is what helped me through last Thursday. The first Thursday I have had at Vanderbilt on which i did not take a nap. That was the impetus for my new philosophy and outlook. The fact that I could manage without my three hour siesta. I am continually amazed at this wonderful black substance. I adore you, coffee.

Sincerely,

Steven M. E.