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The opposite feeling, the sense of well being of a tree for its roots, the happiness to know oneself in a manner not entirely arbitrary and accidental, but as someone who has grown out of a past, as an heir, flower, and fruit and thus to have one's existence excused, indeed justified—this is what people nowadays lovingly describe as the real historical sense
...Nietzsche



Thursday, March 11, 2010

"As I've gone through life, I've found that your chances for happiness are increased if you wind up doing something that is a reflection of what you loved most when you were somewhere between nine and eleven years old" - Walter Murch

So, I've been turned down by ALOT of things. A lot of really great things, and a lot of so-so things. As you can imagine, I'm not feeling so wonderful, or at least I wasn't...the one program that decided to accept me is the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts.

I still don't believe it. I'm waiting for someone to call and offer me money to not sue them because they made a HUGE mistake and meant to send the acceptance to a different Megan! This is all very exciting...in fact, it's a dream come true. This opportunity would open so many doors. I would meet incredible people in the industry, get to make tons of films, frolic around LA, etc. Too bad it costs billions and trillions of dollars to go. I haven't made a decision...I'm waiting. Would I be stupid to pass this up?

It's also Spring Break, which is nice. We're going camping (weather pending) in New Mexico. I'm also getting my wisdom teeth out and hopefully finishing my thesis! I graduate so soon and I would just like to be set in what I'm doing this summer/next year.

Some things I've been thinking about:
- God works in weird ways and I'm trying to figure out if His desires for my future could possibly involve taking out lotsss of loans
- I'd really love to sing in a band and actually be able to play my mandolin
- Amos Lee is pretty exceptional and his music will definitely inspire my next film
- I LOVED Away We Go, and Alexi Murdoch really gets to me
- Was the Hurt Locker REALLY that incredible? I mean it was a great film...but???
- Still haven't seen Avatar, don't know that I ever will
- No one should have to see Precious more than once, everyone should HAVE to see it once, I've seen it twice...
- Look up the band Wartime Blues...they played at the Ancient (?) Mariner...weird right...but they have a great sound
- I really like climbing...can I do that and live in LA?
- Can I do ANYTHING I like and live in LA?

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