(One of ) My most annoying habbit(s)

I have been known to turn many conversations towards international politics after a drink or two. It gives me an incredible high... despite the fact that these conversations really annoy some people!! It just makes me smile, whether we agree or disagree.

I had such an intellectually satisfying senior year of college. Not only were Brett and I on this awesome journey of exploring the writings of thinkers like Erich Fromm and Thich Nhat Hanh, but I was enrolled in 24 killer credit hours of courses. It was a lot, especially because I was also working at a coffee shop and planning a wedding, but it was glorious! My classes were small and we frequently left the classroom and headed to the campus bar for "class." Our group of students was diverse... a private military contractor, a raging libertarian, a couple Israelis, a Palestinian, a right-wing Conservative, a brilliant stoner who always suited up, a professor that closely resembled Dr. Cox from Scrubs in all ways, and myself. (Sidenote: I love diversity).

Discussions opened when the stout tap was pulled, often before noon. Brews before noon? Absolutely, especially Guinness because it takes the place of the meal you should be eating during lunch instead of talking politics in the campus bar. We took turns buying pitchers and looking crazy for our passionate views of the world. And while the chasm between our conceptions was vast, we had the best of times.

There's nothing like talking about China's use of military force over a freshly poured stout. Mmmmm so delicious.