Thursday, June 12, 2008
Recent Hobbies that Make Me Think
The first semester has already started. I am trying to pursue a new thesis topic. I am trying to enjoy this lighter (in terms of load) semester.
Together with the usual rigor of academics, I am currently enamored by two new hobbies.
I got hooked to House M.D. because of my roommate. Recently, Maja gave me DVDs of the first season. I make it a point that I watch at least two episodes of House everyday. It's good for the mind. I watch an episode while eating breakfast and another before going to bed. It helps me be more reflective (I'd like to think that I'm Dr. Gregory House, MD).
If I still have trouble sleeping after a dose of House, I read something on French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu. Sir Leland taught us about some of his concepts (field, capital, habitus) for our practicum paper. I find his concepts elegant (and relevant). I have to agree when they say that Bourdieu is "supremely good to think with". Though I am barely scratching the surface, sir Leland assured me that the plunge would be worth it.
Some friends have been teasing that "I don't have a life". I can only flash my shiny smile at this nonsense. I can't expect everyone to understand why I do what I do and why I don't do what they do. I am predisposed to be who I am and the same goes for them. Ergo, no love lost.
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every time I come here and read about your days, I learn to admire you a little more. that is probably me, wishing in retrospect, that I had the kind of involvements in my youth that you have now. I hope you never lose sight of your dreams Omi. I wish you the best of luck in all your endeavors.
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