Online Journal Entry #20

Well, spring sprang. We've had our state of grace and our little gift of sanctioned madness, courtesy of Mother Nature. Thanks, Gaia. Much obliged. I guess it's time to get back to that daily routine of living we like to call normal. ~David Assail

I hope you all enjoyed your break. I think you must have enjoyed it as you didn't seem to spend much time blogging or perusing the philosophical concepts in Anthem! Personally, I thought it was lovely to have some time off and--to tell the truth--I didn't do much work either! With Spring, comes longer days, warmer weather, and sunshine--some of my favorite things. What things are you looking forward to experiencing, now that Spring has Sprung? How will you spend your time outside of school in the coming months before summer. Besides, of course, pondering those ideals of collectivism and independence and discovering their importance to your own individual perspective?!! :)
A litte Madness in the Spring Is wholesome even for the King. ~Emily Dickinson

Online Journal Entry #19

The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me. ~Ayn Rand

As we read Anthem, can you imagine how it would be to live in a world where the Council of Vocations determined the path of your future? How would it would feel to live in a world where you could have no preferences, no say at all, in what you would do for the rest of your life? And then, as you consider how important it is to you to have the freedom to choose your own future, share your plans with us. You may already be set on a course for the future and you may as yet have no idea, but give us at least an idea of the direction you are considering right now because as today becomes tomorrow and tomorrow fades into the next day, the future will be here before you know it! And besides, you get no points for just saying you don't know!! :)