Reflections and Images

Lately, I haven't felt like blogging. I think this is a little unfortunate, but I notice that a reason I felt this need to blog last semester was to release my negative emotions onto some form of media. I wanted to let go of the stress from school and just vent it on the blog. While it does help clear my mind and lessen the noise, it doesn't make my blog feel that welcoming for readers. When my mood is happier or neutral, I don't really see the point of blogging since there isn't as much stress or annoying thoughts in my head that I have to type.  Now the question is more about the difference between blogging and journaling. Both are good and serve different purposes. I probably touched upon this in previous blogs a while back, but I think the purpose of a blog is for discussing recurring thoughts I had over a few weeks. Blogs are a good place to have high-level discussions about more complex topics such as the limits of an online friendship or the causes of burnout. As...

 2022 had its highest highs and lowest lows. My freshman spring semester was not good, but at least I had the motivation to do well. Summer was probably the closest thing to utopia. Sophomore fall started off fine, but things eventually became a disaster and I am not exaggerating when I use the word "disaster."  Despite being aware of the many failures of this year, I think it is good for me to reflect upon 2022 and establish some goals and resolutions for 2023. Unlike previous years, I decided to give YearCompass a try since YearCompass provides a thorough examination and allows for deep contemplation.  Calendar Go through your calendar week by week. If you see an important event, family gathering, friendly get-together or a significant project, write it down here. Jan. 28-Jan. 30: NYC trip  Feb. 19: first BSO concert (Mozart and Bruckner) Mar. 20-Mar. 25: Washington DC trip  Apr. 16: Parkrun 5k May 11: Evgeny Kissin  Jun. 26: BAA 10k Jul. 24: Revere Beach...