There is so much time to kill
September 14th, 2011 § 2 Comments
My friend Luke once told me that I was better than my blog. I think it’s one of the nicest thing’s he’s ever said, if I’m honest about it.
I’m closing in on the technical aspects of all my MFA applications. All of this started with the intent to pursue an M.A. in English, but after some much-needed guidance I decided that an MFA was the better option. At least where I am concerned, I mean. It’s a hard thing to do or to put faith in, but I believe that I’m going to get into a good program. I’m excited about it, actually.
I’ve read a lot of blogs about MFA programs, applying and surviving and all that kind of stuff. It makes me feel so much less a professional than my contemporaries, if I can call them that. They all seem so regimented and exact, whereas I function on a foundation built from emotions. Though, I like it that way, as it connects to writing. I believe that rhythm is more important than grammar.
I want to be a professor and, perhaps, a published author. I want to make someone feel the way I do when reading David Mitchell or William Faulkner. I want to wear suits.
A 13-year-old boy is forced to confront serious and dark situations while learning to both love himself and control the mighty intergalactic ring that a dying alien has given him. “Black Swan, Green Lantern.”
Hey Dave.
Lord, you still make me chuckle. Except till I got to the part about Faulkner. Almost flunked out of university cause of that guy.
…That and Linguistics.
I hope it all works out for you, my friend.
Silvia
I’m glad I still make you chuckle, I’ve always found my humor to have a Dutch sensibility.
HOLY SHIT, do you ever read David Mitchell? His newest novel is centered around a clash between Dutch and Japanese culture.
I need to email you soon. I’ll do it, to. All I need is a time machine.