Karl.Lo: 03.06.17: "the world doesn't give a duck about you, sht happens"

"You are too ... scholarly"

"You need to be relatable, literary queen."

These exact words were said by my news writing professor, Roland.

And...

He is honestly right.

I find myself using references from the readings which I do for all my classes in everyday communication.

Sometimes it makes me feel douchey or snobby because who would reference a Marx or Nietzsche piece at a party or at a friend get together.

no one???????????

I've mentioned to my friends that I will stop talking when these sentence starters escape my mouth:

"So... according to..."

"But really this is similar to..."

References of these sorts burn out the conversations sometimes.

I hate that.

Therefore, I decided to use all the literary juices in me to start journaling again. A little conversation between me, myself, and I.

A socratic seminar (lol).

Creating playlists about the topics i'm passionate about at the moment help release the juices of my literary knowledge too.

Fun!

A recognition of my "literary" self has made me learn more about myself. The thought process I have in relating certain ideas of these scholars, indicates a connection to them.

I learn more of what I like and believe in.

A trip to SFMOMA this past weekend made me realize how much I admire photography and the abstract meanings behind a picture. I related even some photography with the concept of sexuality and gender. A topic that has been on my mind 24/7.

I blame the fact that i'm taking two classes and 60+ pages is required for reading in each class.

which....

in all honesty...

isn't bad. I really like it.