September 15, 2004
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Topic: Vacation – Austin City Limits!!!
Well…although i haven’t been getting paid, I’ve been working since camp to finish my book, and have been working the past week networking and getting the ball rolling on promoting my book. Things have been going well. I’ve actually gotten myself an opportunity to write weekly for the school paper. But…I’m still not nearly close to achieving the things i hope to achieve, and, today that became a little bit frustrating. I will continue to be aggressive w/ my ideas and writing, but, I realize the very things I am trying to change, are the things that prevent change from happening. People are busy. People don’t view the world in an idealistic way. People have their own issues to tackle, before they can care about mine. But, still, there were pleanty of occassions, including selling one book today to a student who has returned from being in Iraq and Afghanastan, and shared with me some of his experiences there, and shared with me his complete agreement that college protects students from real world realities.
In about two hours I’m heading back on the bus, taking a Greyhound down to Austin, Tx. 3-days of music, tons of bands, seeing friends from camp. Should be a good time. To see the line-up, go to www.aclfestival.com
I may not be able to post for a few days. Next week, I propose my Outward Bound course to one of the head deans at Wash U., I meet with the career center about organizing discussions, I’ll come up w/ another article, and I’ll begin spending more time with students. Hopefully, more progress to come.
-Dan
Comments (2)
It sounds like things are going well for you . Enjoy your break in Austin
i am in awe of you.
and i am SEVERELY jealous that you are going to austin city limits. BASTARD!!
When i get my first paycheck (hopefully soon) I’m purchasing a book, and i’m already starting an article for my alumni mag (cal and alpha phi) about you. I’ll forward it when i’m done!