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This year I am having a particularly difficult time with Burning Man. I can’t even remember the last time that I went (Wait, yes I can- the last year before I left for Bulgaria- only…
Work
For the most part my experience with labor has been varied, but mostly I am the person applying for positions. Occasionally I am the one helping people apply for positions, and a few times I…
Hot Peppers dipped in testosterone
I like spicy food. Nothing super spicy, but definitely food with a bit of kick. I am a big fan of hot peppers, but I like them best when they are baked and pickled in…
The Disgusting World of Freelance…
Okay, maybe my title is a bit harsh. Freelance work is not all disgusting. In fact, I am quite envious of Nikola’s ability to survive in the freelance world. The aspect that disgusts me happens…
Understanding.
I wish I understood more of what was going on in Istanbul these days. It isn’t a matter of not keeping up on the news. I get my daily dose of papers, blogs, and facebook…
Same-sex couples in the Peace Corps
http://www.advocate.com/travel/2013/05/22/peace-corps-recognizes-respects-same-sex-couples I want to start by saying that I am not exactly against this. I am more confused by it as I am unsure of how the implementation will actually take place. I am also…
Silence.
The protesters have been cast out of Gezi Park, using too much force, justified by the global fetish-fear of “terrorism.” I still check the news every evening, but fewer and fewer articles are being written…
An Obsession with Progress
Lately progress has been on my mind. It dug in there via a crazy-haired, impassioned professor speaking about Benjamin in an obviously loving tone. According to Benjamin, social progression is a myth. Human nature is……
Foucault’s Police
Last night, watching Gezi Park be “evacuated” by the Turkish police (Online, from the safety of my home) I finally began to physically comprehend Foucault’s ideas regarding examination and visibility. Today, reading the strong propaganda…
Romancing Resistance: the takeover
How long does it take before a motion of resistance is hijacked? Two, three days? Maybe it can live for a week. I am more skeptical than that though. I think that on the moment…