Thoreau, Rousseau, Laundry? - Night 9

Trip Start Oct 11, 2007
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Trip End Mar 26, 2008


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Friday, October 19, 2007

The crew was packed and ready to go and we were on the road home by 8am.   At our gasoline stop in Toowoomba, a few of the group grabbed brekky (breakfast) at Hungry Jack's, the Australian Burger King.  I spent a good deal of the ride rereading the beginning of Thoreau's Walden.  I truly doubt a better piece of literature was ever penned by man.  It is a good thing my Varorium edition includes notes, as some of his rather esoteric references would be lost on a common man such as myself.  Timeless wisdom all presented in a delicious, verbose, yet readable prose.   

Back at the house by noon.  I spent the afternoon doing laundry and catching up on my journal entries.  A major breakthrough was had, when I realized that if I sit in the farthest part of the back yard I can steal wireless from the neighbors.  No more paying or waiting inline for internet use. 

The house grew by two, as we gained a pair of volunteers; Lorelei, a young British girl on a two week holiday from school and Wu Huwmiyg-sometime, a deathly quiet older Korean woman.  Daniel and I had a 007 and Mario-Kart tournament in the oft-unused game room.  I was soundly defeated at both games. 

What I Learned Today:  Rousseau was right when he complained about favors becoming burdens.  I am more than happy to let all use my computer for downloading photos and internet use - that is why I brought it.  However, the old, weird Swedish woman has rightfully abused my good grace and has become the burden Jean-Jacques spoke of.  I suppose the moral of the story is that in future I hope that I can retain the humility to receive gifts and acts of grace, but also remain thankful enough so that the giver finds me not a burden.
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