March 8, 2011

• Holden wanted to be the catcher in the rye.

  I think, if I were to replace the life I had now, I'd be that guy who catches and holds the elevator door for you right before it closes when you're rushing at the last minute to an interview or meeting. I'd be the random guy who sparks up a meaningful conversation with you when you're on the train or waiting for the bus, etc. on a day which wasn't going well for you/where you felt under-appreciated and is genuinely interested in what you have to say. I'd be the guy to loan you the extra five bucks or so you need when in line or trying to catch a cab.

  Basically, my only job would be to go from place to place helping in small ways. You'd see me for probably no more than 5 minutes before I'm off to help someone else, would just remember me as some kind stranger restoring your faith in humanity. I think I could be content if that was all I had for a life.

   

  I feel that I don't do enough for my friends (though they'd - or at least some would - probably gainsay that). I just feel terribly ineffectual (though an inability to properly be on top of my work since I started college probably aids none to this continual feeling). Regardless, I could do more.

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