I have been blessed by interesting housemates. For some reason I often mind myself standing/sitting around my kitchen/common room with them just talking about nothing in particular, when all of a sudden, we dive into a really rich and interesting topic and continue sharing our thoughts on it for half an hour or more. It could be free trade, communal living situations, global politics, etc - I just find it amazing that this happens on a consistent basis and that we all enjoy it.
Sometimes my other friends come over and hang out long enough to get a glimpse at what these conversations are like - and they become slightly jealous. One friend in particular longs for the kind of conversations we have here on an almost-daily basis. During my undergraduate years it was fairly easy to find a lecture or discussion group to join and increase my understanding of global issues but, as I waltz into the professional world I find it more difficult. I thank my luck and my housemates every day for this kind of intellectual stimulation.
If you want to take part - just come visit!
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