This summer it Pittsburgh has been unlike any I've ever experienced anywhere. The heat has been relatively mild and even in a three-story home where I spend an average of two-to-three hours a night in my game room in a broiling attic, it's reasonably comfortable. It's this season specifically I left Texas to escape; indeed, it's hard to feel nostalgic towards a place where you spent your first (and last) 114-degree summer afternoon.

Despite the mild weather, however, I still haven't managed to get out of the house and do anything social nearly as much as I'd like. Chavonne and I have taken an occasional walk through the gorgeous Frick Park trails and made more than a few forays into our local theatres to see "Up," "Star Trek," and "Bruno" there's still an immense amount of cultural activities we've not taken any part in.

Although I'm greatly enjoying "Phantasy Star," part of being an adult is being able to balance the time spent in work, play, and enrichment. Because school is only a tantalizing three weeks away from conclusion, now's the time to see a ballgame, go swimming, visit a museum, and so on.

All my life, I've struggled making connections with people; partially, this was because I was sheltered against my will by my overprotective parent, but soon enough, I enjoyed exploring my imagination supplemented through books and video games. I'm twenty-five years old now and my life is 1/4 finished. It's time to bust myself out of my anti-social rut and try new things.

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  1. Chavonne on July 17, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    You don't know that 1/4 of your life is finished. You could live to 120!

    I think you're right about the socialization. We need to make friends and finally have a couple hobby.

    I'm so proud of you and your hard work!

     


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