I want to study photography, build a darkroom in my basement, develop my own prints, understand lenses and shutter speeds and light meters and the like...
...but only to take that one picture.
I want to go back for my computer science degree, learn the latest algorithms, create variables, objects with inheritance, get intimate with while loops...
...but only to create that one website that does neat tricks.
I want to study architecture, cut my teeth at the drafting table, pour over plans on light tables, discuss elevations, light sources and plot positioning...
...but only to build that dream beach house.
I want to take voice lessons, get callouses on my fingers from learning the guitar, be able to talk deftly about chord progressions and key shifts and such...
...but only to play that one rock show.
I want to learn Spanish completely, immerse myself with conjugations and verb tenses, talk past present and future with equal ease...
...but only to read that one Borges poem in the original language... uh, ok, and to be able to say something other than "hola" to that cute Spanish girl on the Madrid subway.
I want to lock myself in the attic, pour over an old typewriter, write that transitioning novel I've thought about so much...
...but only for the pride of saying I've written a book.
I want to ...
...but I can't seem to do any one thing.
Posted by heyhansen at January 28, 2004 10:21 AMYou need your ass kicked, don't you?
Posted by: Todd Clem at January 28, 2004 05:22 PMWhy don't you drive out and give that a shot, big talker.
Posted by: mh at January 30, 2004 02:14 PMI just want to say thanks for making me reach for the dictionary. A paucity, especially online.
Posted by: ll at January 31, 2004 11:33 AMClem, you should totally kick his ass. (just kidding, sorta, almost, really just kidding.)
Posted by: d at February 3, 2004 10:34 AM