The Demise of the Bookstore

Being a huge advocate for technology, this is a difficult post for me. The one dimension of technology that I have come to loathe is the ‘digital reader’, ‘Kindle’, ‘digi-book’, whatever you wish to call it. I have extreme respect and envy for the product; however, it has caused the demise of the bookstore. All I can do is stand by and watch as each one of my sanctuaries goes down in disgrace. I don’t know about anyone else who is deemed to be a part of generation Y, but in my blunt honest opinion, libraries suck. The bookstore provides a quiet atmosphere with the simultaneous bustle of business and transaction. It’s easy to think and quietly relax in a place where it’s just commonplace to be quiet, but you won’t be axed for having a conversation. I wish to agree to disagree with the industry on this technological advance. There is nothing in the world like the feel and smell of a new book. The physical aspect of the book is art in it’s most basic form. I believe that the avid readers out there like me understand that having the actual book is a part of the experience. Folded pages, notes in the margins, and personal inscriptions adds to the character of this most basic capsule of imagination. Call it cheesy, corny, or useless, but if what’s left of the bookstores are forced to stand down, it will be one of the greatest losses the world has seen.

Here’s to always having somewhere to read, sip coffee, imagine, and think whilst being surrounded by a world of knowledge.

Life after college

These companies expect graduates to have all-star resumes. No matter what your passion there will always be requirements before the requirement. Since when is a college degree and personal determination not enough to make a buck? I understand the economy is in the tank and nobody is finding jobs, but I refuse to bow down to that mantra of failure. They say find an internship, then when you're done with that internship find another one. The entry-level positions have been replaced by unpaid college credit internships - there are very few of us who can go months working 40 hours a week without being paid - it is tragically unreasonable, and something companies have come to learn and take much advantage of.

I think it's time to start my own business and be my own boss. I've never had family in the upper-echolons or in possession of trust-funds. When I finally find something it will be because of my work or my luck, and right now luck is not on my side, once so ever.

A college education is like a high school education nowadays, worth about as much as the piece of paper it's printed on.

I went to college to have the ability to work for something I was passionate about. Now I just don't know.