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12.6.09
Personal Crap
A couple things last night really struck me, both of which I think apply to the same principle. One, I did something that I usually regret doing, and that's picking a side in a sporting event that I have no real interest or involvement in (NBA Finals). I decided that I really didn't like Kobe and really did like Dwight, so I rooted for Orlando, which ended in heartbreak and disaster for all Magic involved. For some reason, I wouldn't let myself get away from that. Two, I discovered via Twitter (love that new techonology, love it more when it's used well!) that one of the most influential people I had at Ball State is resigning to take up a new position elsewhere. He's an absolutely amazing teacher (even though I technically never had a class with him), and I'm definately sad to see him leave BSU but excited for what Oklahoma is getting.
I don't know why, but I laid up unable to sleep due to these two things. Eventually reason prevailed and I was able to get some rest, but what is it about me that would cause my world to be rocked to the extent it was. I was surprisingly angry about the result of a basketball game that I had no part in, and I was surprisingly shocked by Pritch's move. My reactions to the emotions were stronger than the emotions themselves.
Why? And is this a problem that will prevent me from being a great person in the future?
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