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Hello!

Yes, it's quite soon after my last post but social starvation is starting to set in and blogging tends to work as an outlet. On the left is a picture I took last night of my favorite Illinois town at night. Very nice! I've been here, there, and everywhere in search of free wifi because I don't have the internets at my apartment (yet?). Last night I was here at the library for a while doing some teachery things and I'm here now doing some emaily things. Things are still going well. If we're friends on facebook, you'll know I had a nice little rant about the severe technology deficit between BSU and NIU. A lot of Ball State students don't know how great they have it. New buildings, new computers, super nice wifi, etc, etc. So. Yeah.

On a slightly unrelated note, I read an interesting article this morning (courtesy of my sister) about the rise of narcissism in our society. According to a few studies, the average college student would rather be complimented or receive a good grade than engage in their favorite sexual activity or eat their favorite food. The article went on to give more examples but the question in my head is this: Is this an age of narcissism or an age of neglect and apathy? Are we choosing compliments because we want them or because we need them? In other words, are we in fact craving excess praise and affirmation or are we scrounging for it because no one is handing it out anymore? Two very different situations in my opinion. And even further, this question in itself could encourage self-absorption. Can we trust ourselves to answer it accurately? Oh boy, so much to think about...