Disconnected
Posted by Stuart at 11:14 AM on June 05, 2003Wow, I have been a real slacker in updating this website for the past week or so. Right now the last post was from May 27, 2003 -- a week and a day ago. Shame on me.
Even though I haven't written, the last week has been fairly interesting for me. First, I was in a bit of a weird mood after reading the book and watching the movie for The Pianist and living with my friends at the "Jomtien Commune" for a weekend. Neither the book nor the communal situation was particularly comfortable for me because both were so far outside of my own experience and view of life. My opinions and "knowledege" were severely challenged, to say the least. So for a week or so I felt a bit disconnected and ungrounded.
The math class I am teaching this summer exacerbates the situation. I have to teach algebra 10 hours and grade 160 assignments every week. I feel like I am never able to catch up. Plus, I decided to dive in and really concentrate on learning to read, write, and speak the Thai language. My friend Ton has met me for one-on-one tutoring three nights in a row now. I think my head will explode soon.
So that is my excuse for not posting in a while. The past week flew by, but I did have a few notable experiences so I will try to go back and fill them in later. Until then...
goodness -- you have not only been busy, but as you say, also challenging your knowledge of the world. Expanding one's horizons is often beneficial, but can also be a strain on comfort levels and individual sense of being.
Love you!!