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When there's something left to say

My sister’s room is littered with Hemingway quotes, pictures, books. She drinks Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale because it’s named after one of Hemingway’s short stories — and it doesn’t hurt that it also has a pretty high ABV.


Life

Five dollars or less

For the past couple of weeks, I’ve fallen into a routine. I start my week early Monday morning, and I can’t wait for the clock to strike 5 o’clock on Thursday.


Life

Studying through the years

As a fourth year, I’ve realized that even though we have what seems like 1700 libraries at the University, there are only so many places students can do work before the pattern starts to repeat itself.


Life

Top 10 worst Halloween costumes

*1. “50 Shades of Grey”: *There are two ways to do this and they’re both pretty bad. First, you could embody the Red Room of Pain (really regret having to Google that). Think Rihanna’s S & M but more, just more.


Sex & Relationships

Love Connection: Kevin and Claire

Kevin U.Va. involvement: Bhakti Yoga Club, Community Garden Ideal date (person): Preferably somewhat athletic, but, like most human beings, I’m keen on a relatively symmetric face — can’t go wrong with that.


Life

The way in which

There is a certain way we choose to deal with memories. Sometimes we cherish them, sometimes we compartmentalize them, and sometimes, when the memories are especially fragile, we must watch them from afar. This semester, I’ve been watching a memory, carefully stepping around the delicate periphery so as not to disturb the inner sanctum.


Life

Falling out of love with fall

Because I refuse to give Comcast any more business than it deserves — which is negative 800 billion customers, in case you were wondering — and because “Arrested Development” and “Breaking Bad” are on Netflix, I do not watch television at school.


Life

The art of texting

I will be the first to say it — I am addicted to my phone. When I leave it in another room, I always make sure the audio is up loud so I know if someone wants to talk.


Life

Presence and absence

Being abroad — away from my home, friends, family and school — for more than two months has given me some new ideas about the meaning of presence.


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