This week there was a lot going on for me at work and in personal life and I let that all get the better of me. I lost my focus on some of my school work and need to refocus and get back on track. Tomorrow I have time set aside to make a plan for the week and schedule accordingly. Work will be settling down slightly which will allow for other priorities to be taken care of. The biggest struggle for me this semester is finding the balance between work and school when work demands so much of my time and limits time allowed for other priorities.
Joaquin Miller In his writing, Joaquin speaks about the ocean and atmosphere around him in California including the Sierras and the snow beyond. He seems to be taken aback by the majesty of the area. He speaks of the ocean and the mines and the opportunities that lie within for the miners and opportunities for trade across the sea. The opportunities that await all those that venture there. The way he describes the ocean it's as if he is using it as a metaphor for the endless opportunities he sees in California during this time period. Being somewhat of a blank slate, so to speak, the opportunity to build a life would be up to those brave enough to make the journey. The lives they choose to create out of this environment would be completely up to them and how they wish their lives to be. This no doubt had some influence in his decision to return to California and make his home in the Oakland Hills after traveling abr...
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