Thursday, January 17, 2008

Pond Prompts - 1/17/08

A degree is...

A piece of paper, really. Its usefulness is to prove to others that you've been educated. The things you've learned (facts, skills, and life lessons) and the experiences you've had are all more important than the piece of paper you get for your effort. Even if you don't get a job out of it, I think the college experience is still worthwhile. Why does education have to be about economic worth? Isn't improving yourself, improving your mind just as important?

What remains constant in your life?

My family.

You know, I can't think of a better answer than that. Friends come and go (but some stay). Values shift and change. Circumstances rise and fall. But what is truly constant? The love and support of my family.

Well, I guess there's one more thing. My love of reading. I need to eat, I need to sleep, I need to breathe. I also need to read.

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