Thoughts from a year ago

6/6/06 Dear Dan, I'm typing up something that I wrote a while ago, but didn't finish until now. Speaking of which, my first advice to you is: stop procrastinating! That is probably your greatest impediment against your success. You know as well as I do that self-control and self-discipline have always been difficult for you to master. Keep in mind that the small things add up. Get to school on time, brush your teeth at least 6 times per week, don't fart in school, stop staring at girls, don't breathe so loud (or with your mouth open), and most importanly, speak with confidence. So, guess what was on your mind back then? Here's the first sentence of the first draft: "I hope you're not still a virgin!" But now I don't really care that much, as long as: 1) your weird obsessions with certain girls stop, 2) you control your porn addiction (waste of time, if you ask me), and 3) you are comfortable with females. You can't be comfortable with a chick if you're constantly thinking of fucking her, so don't be a pervert. And remember, there's someone out there for you. Be an intense person. Running can be a pain in the ass, but it is also great for learning, thinking, and transcending routine existence. Same with tennis, and all sports. There may not be a God, but I'll do OK as long as I can sweat my heart out on a tennis court. If you are going to Deep Springs, you're the luckiest bastard in the world, and I'm jealous as hell. If not, lament a bit, but remember that college helps those who help themselves. You'll do well wherever you go (with the possible exception of Rich Bitch College, a.k.a. Harvard). Are you still libertarian? Whatever your political views are, you had better still be outspoken about them! More may come later. If not, this has been fun, and I wish you the best of luck for the future. Your friend, DG