College Romance and the Hook-up Generation

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Monday September 22, 2008 · 1:49 PM PDT

2008/09/22 · 13:49

It's time again to document another generational observation as I wrap up month number one of my sophomore year of college. Before I begin I should mention that I'm fully aware of the fact that this is only an observation, and will therefore be peppered with numerous personal references and thoughts. I'll try to keep it general, but let's be honest, I will fail in that respect numerous times throughout this entry. You've been warned.

This is, after all, a "diary", isn't it?

Also, I know that dailykos is a political blogging site, and this really has nothing to do with politics, so if you're the type of person who feels the urge to needlessly point this out to me in the comment section, try to resist (or move on to a different diary). This is my attempt at social commentary, and if it annoys you, I respect that. Just don't tell me about it.

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Tuesday September 09, 2008 · 8:34 PM PDT

2008/09/09 · 20:34

I definitely recommend reading the BBC article. Apparently a poll representing 22 countries was taken, and the results overwhelmingly favor Barack! I know it doesn't affect the election, but hearing stuff like this just makes me proud...

It reminds me of an interview on Fox News, in which Greta Van Susteren spoke to an editor of the London Times during the Democratic National Convention. Greta said something along the lines of, "there seems to be this notion that Europeans favor Obama...", to which the editor immediately responded, "it's true". Good stuff.

Somebody hates me. Now what?

ablecain

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Sunday September 07, 2008 · 6:24 PM PDT

2008/09/07 · 18:24

As I stated in my previous diary entry, I've been having a difficult time adjusting to the "real world", though I've only been a citizen for a little over a year now. I can't say that college life is different than I thought it would be, but it sure is having a much worse effect on me than I ever imagined it would. What I've learned about myself in my short time here, basically, is that I am in no way independent. Nobody entirely is, but I've found that I am affected so powerfully by how other people treat and feel about me that it autonomously dictates my mood. Grades, activities, sports... I just don't care anymore. I didn't even watch the 49ers' first game of the season today.

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Wednesday September 03, 2008 · 7:42 PM PDT

2008/09/03 · 19:42

I realize that this is mostly a political blogging site, and this entry doesn't really relate to that, but I really respect the opinions of people on here so I figured "why not?"

For some reason, the phrase "best years of your life" seem to run through my head on a constant basis. I heard people say this about high school, and I wondered why I hated those four years so much. Almost every adult I know has, at one point, assured me that I would have the greatest time of my life in college, but I'm a little over a year in and I find it unbearable.

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Thursday August 28, 2008 · 9:48 AM PDT

2008/08/28 · 09:48

I must say, the first three days of the Democratic National Convention have been a blast. As Charles Barkley phrased it, I feel like a kid in a candy shop. From Ted Kennedy delivering his booming speech and looking healthier than ever to Joe Biden's fiery remarks, it's been a lot of fun to watch. It was at some point during Michelle Obama's speech that I felt, for the first time in my life, that our government has the power to do some good in the world. I'm only nineteen so the Bush Administration is really all I know (I don't remember much about Clinton, since in the 90's my only concerns involved Power Rangers and long division), and needless to say, it hasn't been very positive. The prospect of an Obama-led White House is incredibly refreshing and invigorating.

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