So far the detox is going fairly well. I haven't drank any alcohol (though we had a family party where it was available and plentiful).
It seems that maple syrup has nearly run dry: it now costs $23 for a pint in this area. Therefore: my lemon cleanse fasting has been put on hold. I may just switch to a water/lemon juice/honey mixture instead. I wonder whether one can survive for... 3 weeks? on only lemonade?
I've decided to sell all (most) of my material possessions: xbox, iPod, 22" LCD monitor, 5.1 speakers, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, two cameras, one tv tuner, a laptop, vinyl albums, and assorted guitar gear. As far as what I have left: MacBook, iPod nano (for running), two 1960's rangefinder cameras + film, cell phone (never use it), books, a chessboard, and clothing.
I'm coming to the decision that has been looming for some time: what will I do with my life after college? Well, college has some and gone, and I'm still in college. I initially planned and hopped to get into grad school, so I am taking another semester of courses since grad school doesn't start until Fall 09. I'm still wallowing in my parents home, doing nothing with my life. If I sell all this bullshit that I've surrounded myself with, I think my decision may be easier.
My choices: grad school, the Marines, or a one-way ticket to Asia in search of a Buddhist monastery. Following the established path would essentially tie me down to debt for the rest of my life. Joining the Marines would (may?) be settling for/giving in to The Man, and finding a Buddhist monastery would be practically impossible. There is, however, a very enticing Buddhist monastery here in New York (which offers permanent residency, student status, ordination, etc...), but is 4 hours away. Furthermore, the retreats that must be completed preceding the acceptance of "student-hood" cost nearly $500- money I simply do not have right now. If I did sell everything, I'd have roughly $1000. From this total, I must pay for fuel to drive back and forth to college, as well as other general expenses- until May.
Joining the Buddhist monastery would probably be my favorite option, but the least likely. Joining the Marines would maybe be #2, and most likely. Coming in last, and middle of the road, is grad school.
Oh what a tangled web we weave...
It seems that maple syrup has nearly run dry: it now costs $23 for a pint in this area. Therefore: my lemon cleanse fasting has been put on hold. I may just switch to a water/lemon juice/honey mixture instead. I wonder whether one can survive for... 3 weeks? on only lemonade?
I've decided to sell all (most) of my material possessions: xbox, iPod, 22" LCD monitor, 5.1 speakers, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, two cameras, one tv tuner, a laptop, vinyl albums, and assorted guitar gear. As far as what I have left: MacBook, iPod nano (for running), two 1960's rangefinder cameras + film, cell phone (never use it), books, a chessboard, and clothing.
I'm coming to the decision that has been looming for some time: what will I do with my life after college? Well, college has some and gone, and I'm still in college. I initially planned and hopped to get into grad school, so I am taking another semester of courses since grad school doesn't start until Fall 09. I'm still wallowing in my parents home, doing nothing with my life. If I sell all this bullshit that I've surrounded myself with, I think my decision may be easier.
My choices: grad school, the Marines, or a one-way ticket to Asia in search of a Buddhist monastery. Following the established path would essentially tie me down to debt for the rest of my life. Joining the Marines would (may?) be settling for/giving in to The Man, and finding a Buddhist monastery would be practically impossible. There is, however, a very enticing Buddhist monastery here in New York (which offers permanent residency, student status, ordination, etc...), but is 4 hours away. Furthermore, the retreats that must be completed preceding the acceptance of "student-hood" cost nearly $500- money I simply do not have right now. If I did sell everything, I'd have roughly $1000. From this total, I must pay for fuel to drive back and forth to college, as well as other general expenses- until May.
Joining the Buddhist monastery would probably be my favorite option, but the least likely. Joining the Marines would maybe be #2, and most likely. Coming in last, and middle of the road, is grad school.
Oh what a tangled web we weave...
