I was sitting in British Lit, waiting for class to begin, when the professor dropped an envelope unto my seat/desk. I didn't open it until after class was over. It was a letter from the English Department telling me that they wanted to induct me into the "International English Honors Society". There was a bunch of Greek letters that followed, but I don't really remember what dazzling combinations they are. My parents are thrilled; I think it's nice. I don't do induction ceremonies usually, mostly because I don't like getting dressed up and standing in front of peoples. This one should be small at least, but still.... kinda weeeird. I dropped off my check and paper to the office, hoping that's all they need from me. This isn't the same as graduating with honors. . . but I guess still cool, none-the-less.*
* To graduate with honors I would have to write and argue a thesis. I don't want to do that. I don't have the discipline to do that at the moment, which is sad.
December 1, 2008 06:50 PMHow did you "celebrate" World AIDS Day?
Today, CNN announced that we were celebrating World AIDS day. Celebrating? I think the word they were searching for was observing. Who would be celebrating the death of millions to a disease without a cure? As someone pointed out, you would celebrate the solving of AIDS, not the actual day. I was ready to write to CNN and be like "Uhm, what's up with that peeps. That shit is whack." It's kinda strange that AIDS has been around my entire life. A disease that's kinda like polio. You think that maybe someday we'll be able to live without fear of this little fucker? Or will it be around forever, much like herpes? Will it become something that people just deal with, like herpes, with those commercials?
I've had a relative who had AIDS for years now. He's still going strong, despite the fact that he drinks and smokes like an asshole. Yet people who probably treat themselves better die of this disease. That's kinda odd, right?
Someone asked why it's not a big deal for the Gays anymore. I think it is, we just haven't had to live through an epidemic like the older generation did. They saw friends dropping all around them. For us it's like a specter that hangs, but it's kinda like "Oh, we could never." Which is stupid and silly, but even I've made mistakes before.