perspective

[kleenexwoman]

Ironically, college is making me intellectually stagnant. I no longer process any new information, instead going over old ideas ad infinitum until every possible connection and perspective is completely worn to shreds. I don't even read the newspaper anymore because I don't have time in between classes. I am completely and totally uninformed about the world in general. College is putting a layer of insulation between the immature intellectual and social wankery of the campus and the actual real world, where things get done and ideas are born.
I can't even talk anymore. I take notes and absorb things and mentally treat the other person like one of my professors. If I do say anything, it's either reactionary disagreement, a completely irrelevant personal anecdote, or vague reassurance. I'm socially passive and disappointing.

I have no idea how to change this. Is there anyone out there who knew me when I was interesting? Do you remember what I was like?

Comments

Hey!!!!

[wolf-heart9.livejournal.com]

I think you're interesting. I think you're loads interesting.

[evillunch.livejournal.com]

You're one of the most interesting people I know. That sucks, but I guess it's a relief to know I'm not the only one who feels suffocated in college..

[vicfitz82.livejournal.com]

this is your first year, right? I think it will get better after your second year.

Or, it won't.

I've stopped writing in my LJ as much as i used to because I know I'm not interesting any more.

[theratman.livejournal.com]

Colour me surprised. People always say college is the "real world" but it's not. It's just school again and school isn't what it's like. But I imagine things will start working in your brain when you finish college. Or you could just turn to drugs like everyone I know. We're not smart but at least we think we are. Uh... that was a joke. Sort of.

[baberfied-world.livejournal.com]

Yo.

Everybody has downtime - you can't feel prolific all the time but don't dwell on it. Personally i blame the internet - it's the new 'television'!

Try absinthe!

-The baberfied world
(who always look out for their fans!)