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Friday, July 22, 2005

The mind is a terrible thing to waste.

I've been guilty of intellectual atrophy.

All I've been reading is garbage, and that's if I'm reading anything at all. All I've been engaging in is small talk, inane slapstick, and frivolous cooings.

Whatever happened to the little girl who read at least one book a day on average all the way from kindergarten to secondary school? Who bought puzzle books and did crossword puzzles, brainteasers, and word searches for fun? Who devoured books on topics like gemstones, astronomy, and the wonders of the natural world?

That little girl grew up, discovered the joys of activity, the thrills of love, the luxury of indulgences... and never realised that she'd changed.

ying @ 8:45 PM


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