You're my boy blue!

How do you define who you're closest friends are? At one point, I completely hated the idea of having a "best friend." I thought it told other people that I didn't need their friendship. Anyways... I don't even know where I'm going with this, but I figure friendship is an interesting societal phenomenon. Some friends are made out of shared interests, while others form out of differences that complement each other.

Seeing as I am graduating in 17 days, of course I'm thinking about all the friendships I've made during my three years here. Some friends I won't really talk to again... Some will be my kids' godparents... So what defines a friend? Can there truly be different "levels" of friendship, or should there be "friend" status and then "acquaintances." Because honestly, how many of your "friends" do you have deep, meaningful relationships with? Is that even what you are looking for?

Just a thought...

The Importance of a Job

So, as I am coming within just weeks of graduation, I am thinking about the societal pressures that come with that "next big step." From an early age, somehow it's been instilled in us that we are suppose to get a "good paying" job, then marry, then have kids. What's so important about getting that first step? Sure, I don't want to eat Ramen noodles for every meal, but having a job that may not pay the best isn't the end of the world.

See, I'm in a predicament. The place I want to work, the place I feel called to go does not necessarily meet that "good paying" standard. But my thoughts are that if money is the only thing that is keeping me from going ahead and embracing this opportunity, then why not go ahead and embrace it. Sure, it'll be a life-style change, but change is good right?

I could probably go get some "good" job at some firm, or in some big-shot agency, but if my heart's not in it, would it be worth it?

So to everyone out there who is in a similar situation, hang it there. You're not alone. Let's band together, stick it to the man, and say, "Screw you society! I'm gonna do what I want."

cool? cool.