Wow, thank you so much. I really enjoy all the bits about wanting to get away, especially when you mention trainhopping in the first song. Are you still in college? What are you up to these days?

Yea, I'll be done in a year -majoring in political science. I've been hosting house shows over the past year and been meeting some really neat people. How about you?

I was travelling for most of three years after quitting college, then i just spent two years in Spain and now i'm in China (teaching English, so not doing anything really interesting). I thought i'd have a lot of time out here just to spend on myself, maybe learn some Chinese, delve into a few little hobbies, but mostly just think about things. So far i've barely had time to eat/wonder what the **** i'm doing with my life. I think Blink-182 put it best: "work sucks". But there's also Chokehold's: "more than ever it's becoming clear, my hate for you is a ****ing obsession!" Take your pick ;)

Oh, and can i ask you a (serious) question? Have you found college worthwhile?

That sounds awesome all the same.

I don't know if college is worthwhile. Probably not, but I'm really happy with my life. I've learned a lot and made some great friends. College isn't necessary for either of those for sure but it facilitated it for me. I doubt I'll use my degree. I'll probably just substitute teach and valet into my mid and late 20's before getting a real job. I think when it's time to settle down and get a real job I'll take up a trade. It's good money and I rather work with my hands than sit at a desk.