politics

been some time since i've visited this page... living in cleveland now, with two college friends. still not working. probably not the best move, but hopefully i'll have at least a good tan to show for it. i've done a little writing, but don't think i'll have that much on paper by the end of the summer. at least now i've got the laptop back up and running - plan to write a little as i watch the indians storm into first place (yeah, wishful thinking on all parts).

agreed to go skydiving with my uncle in a few weeks; other uncle was trying to rally more people to go, sent an email that included my parents (in england); i sent him a mostly-joking email "thanking" him for letting them know i was going, as they'd be nervous. he sent three replies (which was odd, guess there were some editing problems), the first of which said "how old are you?". and i start to think, i'm 31. i really SHOULD cut the apron strings. my parents, of course, reply and say be sure and call afterwards so we know you're safe. i don't know if i'm supposed to live for myself, or ease their worries. i try to make everyone happy, and end up pissing off everyone...

so in thinking about jobs, i start to think more and more about politics and public service. unfortunately, the second includes the first (when thinking of holding an office vs fighting fires or some such job). i get so frustrated reading about all of the deception, corruption, and double talk going on, and think that someone needs to make a difference. of course, i really just take a passing fancy in current events, so i can't really talk that much. but it is definitely something i'm gonna look into.