Academia | Lorien Johnson

Love of Research

Posted by Lorien on Sep 23, 2004 in Scholar | 0 comments

… I just realized that I am, really, in the field to which I belong. I actually love research. I was working on this problem regarding the proper writ of common law to apply to a 13th Century case, and the obvious answer seemed wrong. I went to the professor, and he confirmed the obvious answer. I came back downstairs and began to research. It’s not the obvious answer. The books were off, the professor (bless him) hadn’t noticed. I’ve found the answer. and a few minutes ago I realized that I was having a lot of fun. This took a moment to figure out. but. I actually...

Foolish Girl

Posted by Lorien on Sep 8, 2004 in Odds and Ends | 0 comments

Yes, Lorien, do look at your assignment when it is first assigned, else you’ll be shocked to discover it’s a several hour project, and you’d like to go to sleep. — Once again I am virtually mocking you. You’re starting to sound like Katherine now. . . Dear Katherine, Here are the things you must do before you go to bed tonight. Posted by Kristin @ 09/09/2004 11:26 AM CST Interestingly, Lorien has long had you fooled. Whilst I have assisted in K-List Mockage, I have secretly conducted such notes to self for many a year. I just knew better than to leave my notes...

Scholarly Urges

Posted by Lorien on Sep 7, 2004 in Odds and Ends | 0 comments

I’m being an absolute dork, but bear with me. My scholarly urges are working. I like libraries. I like books. I love my fields. When I am thirty, I will have a Ph.D. I will have lived and studied in multiple countries. I will be multi-lingual. I will have either been published, or be in the process of publishing. I will have a reasonable voice with which to speak my mission. I have full confidence in my ability to reach that goal, and so the process is down to a continual decision to remain on path. If I remain on that path, I will experience no unsurmountable obstacles. My scholarly...

First Semester at Missouri State University

Posted by Lorien on Aug 24, 2004 in Odds and Ends | 0 comments

I have now been to each of my fall classes. I have also found my library spot: a corner table surrounded by windows on the second floor, facing one of the few pretty buildings and an array of trees, with the fountain visible behind me. If I leave after my history course on T/R and go to the library to study, I can hear the 12:30 tower bell music. I have decided that it’s time to choose who I’m going to be. I am not brilliant, I am not particularly pretty, my wit does not sparkle and when I sing I am only passable. I have willfully held myself in limbo. This much-abbreviated list...