Wisdom, snow, love, and summer employment

Michael C. Chen is wise.

I just wanted to put a thanks out to Michael for helping me out with some tough stuff, including whether or not to buy a Wii.

But seriously, folks. I've been dealing with some existentialist crises lately, mainly having to do with the fact that I'm leaving oh so very soon. And Tamar sent out an interesting email the other day commenting on how we are all going to be somewhere completely different in if not the next year, probably the next couple of years! We're so transitional. I think this says some good things about where we are and what we're doing, yes? We have the capability (physical, emotional, financial, professional) to move to a new place, start over, and do very well (most likely). Which is more than a lot of people in this country can say (unfortunately, a lot are stuck with their lot, which often sucks). However, I wonder what we're sacrificing? We have lots of facebook friendships that "last", but are we missing out on the benefits of stable residence, stable friendships, stable emotions? I'm not sure.

On another note, it is snowing like CRAZY right now, and I am happy :) I'll have to soak up as much snow as I can, I suppose, since I will not be counting on snow in L.A. unless pigs freeze over or hell flies (or whatever). It was 55 degrees 2 days ago and now it is WHITE.

Question on my mind as of last night: is there really a difference between being in love and loving somebody? Is it a matter of degree or a qualitative difference? I used to believe in a definitive qualitative difference, but now I'm not so sure. Thoughts?

And I may have found a job for the summer! Working as a cooking teacher for a summer camp :) I hope they employ me... it seems like such a neat gig.