Thursday, August 14, 2008

Nostalgia Already?


Here are some things that are going to stay in the US when I go to China:











*Quantum Leap with Ian and Valentyna and Jake (although some QL is coming with me, thanks Ian!)
*Pittsburgh, the fountain at the Point
*30 member banjo orchestras
*Roommates who are allowed to talk to me in English
*The public staircases of Pittsburgh







































I am experimenting with using photos in my blog, so have patience with the terrible layout.

So is nostalgia really simply a product of the postmodern condition? Didn't people idealize the past before that?

Also, what is the difference between nostalgia and homesickness?

Also, I love Pittsburgh.




That is all for today kids!

5 comments:

Molly said...

I don't think I could do a post like this. It would just make me cry!

Anonymous said...

怀旧和思乡总是更替地伴随着我。

Anonymous said...

are those the stairs that go from oakland down to the southside?
I'll keep in touch on here with ya... I refuse to say goodbye... *angrily holds back tears*

Would I sound lame if genuinely tried to answer your question and said that nostalgia is a latter, less impassioned stage of homesickness?
The answer is yes, yes Shakayla that sounds lame.

Anonymous said...

Update needed:)

Anonymous said...

Great posts; those Ohio sunsets sound nice. And no problem on the discs, hopefully you and Jake have been able to get some episodes in together.

AND THE PICTURES!!! GREAT!!! Now I know how our QL episodes feel being watched. :)

Have a safe trip.