First, to explain the title. I’m reading in philosophy that Aristole (sp?, I’ll check later… maybe) said that one way someone could become a person of virtue is to “fake it” at first. That is, fake being brave and at some point, it’ll become second nature and you’ll become brave. So, with the weblog, I’m going to fake it and try to update it all the time, soon it’ll become second nature and it will be updated naturally.
This last weekend was OU Weekend. Minus the game, it was a great weekend. Most everyone I talk to act like the game was the defining event of the weekend. By far, the game is just an excuse to go out of town, get a bunch of hotel rooms and party. It was really good though. Shannon and I got to hang out quite a bit, Marion and I enjoyed some chicken strips and had some good Lambda bonding.
I have a midterm coming up on Wednesday so I’ll leave today entry at that…

Now, I’m just forcing myself to update more often. What a day today was. First, I got back a HIS 309L (Western Civ in Modern Times) test that I failed. No good. Check my e-mail and find a picture of Brandie’s baby in it. The clock struck 10. What a morning!
The rest of the day went quick and fast as usual. Three more classes, me rushing to finish three more assignments. Thankfully, my PHL 301 professor cancelled class on Friday as well as pushed back a paper from Monday to Wednesday. OU Weekend is a glorious time indeed. What is the best part is he was not going to do that until a student used Kantian arguments against him and made him conclude he was morally obliged to calling the walk. Who says philosophy is a useless major!
Tonight, I’m studying for a HIS 305K (History of East Asia until 1800) midterm, going to a seminar over the search of virtues with Shannon, maybe stopping by Hooters for a Lambda hang-out night, running to the Catholic Center for some studying and saying hey to Marion, Ashley and all the Wednesday night crowd and maybe some sleep in there. Tomorrow, I have an appointment with Fr. David down at the Chancery, three appointments with different TAs/professors about random things, a Queso Night with Marion (yay!), the glorious Friends Party with Shannon and company (Personally, I don’t get all giddy over the show Friends but it is a great excuse to chill with Shannon and Nicole), and of course, study.
For now, I’m going to heat up some dinner, sit outside on the balcony and listen to the rain.

Talk about wild science…
Scientists in Britain have discovered why biscuits seem to break so easily. They used fancy lasers and they claim that this could revolutionize the cookie industry.
So, soon “that’s how the cookie crumbles” will be an exact science…

First, this post has none of the above. I just needed a catchy title and I figure that’s as good as any. Per Kelly and Shellie’s comments on the last post, I’m really going to try to update this more often. Maybe schedule it into my day or something.
Secondly, the value of a friend. Lately I’ve been involved in random activities- from working at the Erwin Center to my chaplain duties as a Lambda as well as many others. One such activity was not the best allocation of my time; however, I did it either way and over the objection of a number of people around me. One particular friend, she remained pretty neutral/supportive for the most part until saw what it had done to someone else who had been involved for a few months. I realize I’m avoiding mention of what it is for now, which is intended. Anyhow, after this friend saw that, she called me early on a Sunday morning and presented points on why she can no longer be neutral or supportive. Her points were valid; I couldn’t contest the heart of the concerns. I could have dismissed it but because of who she was and the heartfelt concern I could hear in her voice, I stopped at first just because our friendship was more important.
What is interesting is now that I’ve taken a step back, I realize more and more how valid her concerns really were. I still feel that just because the person she saw changed quite a bit because of it, doesn’t mean that I would as well. It’s not a risk I’m willing to chance though. It’s just not that important to dismiss someone so close who cares so much when her logic is perfectly assembled. Like I said, I’ll go more into that later after some other issues are taken care of.
Off-topic: If you have never had Scotcharoos, you don’t know what you’re missing. They’re Rice Krispy treats covered in a layer of a melted chocolate-chip/butterscotch-chip sweetness. After thinking about it, picture me as Homer Simpson with my head tilted back, mouth open and drooling slightly. They’re just that good.
I just bought C.S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity. I’ve heard it was really good and I’ve heard it quoted quite often. Plus, if it was written back in the 40s or 50s and still has a nice display at Barnes and Noble, if nothing else, it has to be written pretty well.
My last note: for all those who knew and wanted updates. I’m still bedless. My mom came down from home last weekend with the purpose of bringing down a bed or buying one. Neither happened. I really don’t know why not. I think I’m just going to save up a little bit and just buy one. At this point, after a month without one, I’d rather just go out and get it done than try the current plan- ask family members for parts of a bed (frame from my sister, maybe then buying a mattress set). Maybe I’ll setup a Paypal donation thing for the “Help Brandon Sleep At Night Fund” Maybe I’ll get enough to pay for half of the taxes. That would be helpful.