I really enjoyed this reading. Actually, anything would enjoyable after the last reading, but I did like this reading. I think it relates to me a lot more than I thought. I can relate to how Joan felt in college. As of right now I don't know who I am. Coming from a small town to Kent has been a huge transition and I am still getting used to it. Just like Joan, I am trying to decide what I want to do with the rest of my life. Even though I have a major in mind right now, that does not mean that I won’t change my mind.
Didion says in a simple two word sentence, “I failed.” I like this sentence because it says so much in two words. I have failed at so many different things and I am still going. Just like Didion I did not give. Even though things might get hard, you cannot just throw in the towel. There have been plenty of times that I have just wanted to call it quits. (Even within the last month.) Then I think of all the people that I am making proud and what I will accomplish after all this hard work. I think Didion is trying to say that you will find out who you are one day. You might be 18 or 50, but you will eventually figure it out.
Nice post, Aarin. I'm glad you could relate to the reading.
ReplyDeleteI really liked your honesty and I agree with you completly. I think at this time in in our lives no one really knows who they are.
ReplyDeletei completely agree with your post 100%, i come from an extreamly small town and like you i have already wanted to give up at times but i don't. this post is just like how i felt about the reading.
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