It's such a hard thing to let go. I retain so many situations in memory, with such great acrimony and some intent for revenge in most cases. It can be so easily blamed on human nature - self preservation and all that. Nevertheless, I feel both compelled to overcome that nature, and yet completely overwhelmed by it.
Bitterness
29 Sep 2007
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social development
Here's a bit of speculation from conversation with a friend today. She's a bit younger than me, but is experiencing much of the same stuff I did earlier in life - I like to be with people, and I have a great time when I am. However, I am terrible at initiating any of that contact. What's worse is that without that contact, I get paranoid that friends are abandoning me. It's a very vicious degenerative loop. I've tried pretty hard lately to get better at it, and it's getting easier, but still awkward. I find it interesting that the capability to initiate social contact is definitely distinct from ability to interact with others, and I'm curious how many other people have issues initiating like I do.
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Earth (glass)
IMG 9802, originally uploaded by msarahan.
This one is probably sitting on Jim Hansen's desk right now. He's the NASA person who's been publicizing global warming data for many years. My dad recognized the resemblance to Earth, and vaguely suggested giving it to Jim, since he was going to see him on Wed, 10/24. I thought it was a great idea, and that it would be an honor if Jim would accept it. I hear that Jim was touched, so I guess it went well.