Why indeed.

[trenchkamen]

Today, my Japanese literature professor asked me why I'm not a literature major. In front of the whole class.

I know I turned red. He already heavily refers to my message board posts during class discussion; I already felt like I had been talking/hogging/showing off too much. I said something about having many interests, and that I can teach myself literature and don't need to go to school to be a writer, but I do to be a scientist.

That's all true. The part I did not mention was that I also want to be able to get a day job.

But if I was working at Starbucks, maybe I'd have more time to write.

It made me realize that lately I've been neglecting something for which, maybe, I have a talent.

I can be a scientist and a writer. It's just difficult to give both the focus they need.

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On a related note, I turned in my first thesis draft and poster copy this week. Spring break is next week. At least I don't have to go to class; it's time to work on my outreach project and maybe study for all the exams I have the following week. And get some stuff done in the lab. And my sister is going to Mexico to party.

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[xcerebraledemax.livejournal.com]

HA, Lauren at the Starbucks. I laugh, not because I don't think you're capable; you're TOO capable, and it's quite honestly a waste to stick your mind behind a counter in a green apron. I laugh because I can so clearly hear what you'd say and see your face as you Dr. House some high maintenance jackass.

...But the paid off hours you can accumulate!! Shoot I miss that.

That's awesome that your professor said that, because it's damn true. The few things I have been privileged enough to read of yours have always drawn me in and impressed me. I have no doubt that what you do with your career in science is going to be something big. Even what you've done so far is something to pride yourself on. But I hope that writing finds it's way into your schedule soon, because you are way too good to set it aside for too long.

[trenchkamen.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Annie.