My friend Burkhead recently said something to the effect "I am reminded of how much I truly value intelligence in those around me." I'm beginning to understand that statement more and more each day.
I miss those deeply intellectual conversations in my life. I mean, college was full of them, and since college, I've accidentally isolated myself from the intellectual world. I miss my talks with Miriam, or my arguments with Jon or just being around people who are a little smarter than me.
This week has been good for that- I'm reminded what it's like to learn and how much I LIKE to learn when it's something I WANT to learn about. So, yay summer institute- you don't suck!
