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As a grumpy person with a predisposition toward being depressed, let me begin by expressing my love of escapism. Whether upbeat, morose, bitter, or just strange; a good film, book, or record should spirit us away from the ordinary and deposit us in a place where we don’t have to deal with our own lives, if only for a short while. Likewise, good creations make us active participants in what we are watching/reading/hearing, and the …
Ah, the college years. The time in our lives where we’re encouraged to ask questions, be selfishly introspective and grasp at what we want to get out of life. Sounds pretty hackneyed, but query any liberal arts student as to the top five things they hope to get out of the college experience, and chances are something derivative of the phrase “finding out who …
“Hello. My name is Abby. I’m twenty-two years old. I live in St. Paul. I’m working toward a degree in English. I’m a Gemini. I enjoy writing, dancing and riding my bike. My favorite books include Lolita and White Noise. I’m an infamous regular at my local coffee shop. I’m into video editing. I …