It's just me. Rambling
Born and raised in New York City and a recent graduate of Indiana University, I am back in Manhattan, writing one day at a time. I'd love to hear what you have to say. . Email me. Caitlinkeating89@gmail.com and follow me on Twitter @caitkeating
In ‘58 Steinbeck received the letter from his eldest son, Thom, who was attending boarding school. In it, the teenager spoke of Susan, a young girl with whom he believed he had fallen in love.
Steinbeck replied the same day. His beautiful letter of advice can be enjoyed below.I hope every boy and girl can hear his advice.
It’s true
and honest.
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New York
November 10, 1958
Dear Thom:
We had your letter this morning. I will answer it from my point of view and of course Elaine will from hers.
First—if you are in love—that’s a good thing—that’s about the best thing that can happen to anyone. Don’t let anyone make it small or light to you.
Second—There are several kinds of love. One is a selfish, mean, grasping, egotistical thing which uses love for self-importance. This is the ugly and crippling kind. The other is an outpouring of everything good in you—of kindness and consideration and respect—not only the social respect of manners but the greater respect which is recognition of another person as unique and valuable. The first kind can make you sick and small and weak but the second can release in you strength, and courage and goodness and even wisdom you didn’t know you had.
You say this is not puppy love. If you feel so deeply—of course it isn’t puppy love.
But I don’t think you were asking me what you feel. You know better than anyone. What you wanted me to help you with is what to do about it—and that I can tell you.
Glory in it for one thing and be very glad and grateful for it.
The object of love is the best and most beautiful. Try to live up to it.
If you love someone—there is no possible harm in saying so—only you must remember that some people are very shy and sometimes the saying must take that shyness into consideration.
Girls have a way of knowing or feeling what you feel, but they usually like to hear it also.
It sometimes happens that what you feel is not returned for one reason or another—but that does not make your feeling less valuable and good.
Lastly, I know your feeling because I have it and I’m glad you have it.
We will be glad to meet Susan. She will be very welcome. But Elaine will make all such arrangements because that is her province and she will be very glad to. She knows about love too and maybe she can give you more help than I can.
And don’t worry about losing. If it is right, it happens—The main thing is not to hurry. Nothing good gets away.
Love,
Fa
Jet Setter
I’m not sure what the phrase jet setter really means, but I have a pretty good guess. Went to LA this past weekend, now Chicago tomorrow. Something makes me think that a jet setter travels on a jet. Crazy guess, right!?!
I’m exhausted and somehow still feel jet lagged, so I might as well dive into a state of confusion and leave the time zone I’m slowly getting adjusted to.
See you cold New Yorker, for COLDER Chicago.
so so so so so.. when I was out in LA this past weekend for less than 72 hours I was “an actor” for a quick second. My cousin’s great friend Emily Towers makes these AMAZING web series and you must watch them all. They’re hysterical. She currently has nine, and the link to see them all is http://vimeo.com/womenarecrazy.
She was making one when I was out there, so I played a part in it. Even though I’m texting the entire team, I promise it’s because Emily told me to.
xx
LA, its been real, but it’s time to fly back to reality.
Photo: Paradise. AKA, Geoffrey’s in Malibu
Los Angeles, years ago when I was in high school visiting Pepperdine because I thought going to college in Malibu sounded too good to be true.
Going to LA today for 72 hours. What should I do? xx
“Despite the fact that set against her elegant Atelier Versace dress, Angelina Jolie’s forearm tattoo looked like it was done in prison with a ballpoint pen, she was the best she’s ever looked last night.”
-Mr. Mickey. By far the best line about fashion at Golden Globes.
If you work at Facebook or know someone who does, please reach out to me at caitlinkeating89@gmail.com. Will explain more in detail!! Thank you. xo
The Bachelor is the worst show ever and I yet I can’t wait to watch it every Monday night at 8pm for the next three months.. Damn you, ABC.
The Waverly Inn with Juliet. New Years Eve. 2012
After a four course meal with my dear friend that consisted of hamachi crudo, lobster, roasted filet of beef and lemon tart, along with champagne that was refilled after literally every time I had a sip, I would call the most overrated night of the year, a huge success.
One of my many new years resolutions: Start blogging again. For real.
THE ANGRY THERAPIST: The difference between a failure and a mistake
A failure is a project that doesn’t work, an initiative that teaches you something at the same time the outcome doesn’t move you directly closer to your goal.
A mistake is either a failure repeated, doing something for the second time when you should have known better, or a misguided attempt…
I have been so busy at work (and loving every minute of it, ) I haven’t had time to post anything!! In the meantime, here is a photo from ARTWALK NY the other night, courtesy of Patrick McMullan, with my new awesome friend and colleague Colleen.
THE ANGRY THERAPIST: A reply from CEO of J.P. Morgan to a pretty girl seeking a rich husband.
A young ‘n pretty lady posted this on a popular forum:
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Title: What Should I do to Marry A Rich Guy?
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I’m going to be honest of what I’m going to say here. I’m 25 this year. I’m very pretty, have style ‘n good taste. I wish to marry a guy…
Today was my first day
as a reporter for FORTUNE Magazine and I couldn’t be happier.
My week
has been a lot about writing, writing, and more writing.
Right as my week was beginning, I decided to go out to lunch and see The Help with my grandma, which we both really enjoyed. Lucille is the most beautiful, easy going person I know. As long as the movie theater seats were comfortable, which she obviously commented on them being, then she could have sat there for hours and hours. She loved the book so I thought it would be nice for us to see the movie together.
Our lunch was at the diner we go to every single time we have lunch, which is quite often. The waiters know her as if they have waited her table for years and years.. Before this diner she lived in Long Island where she had her first favorite diner. It’s funny how no matter what state you leave, or town, or city, or neighborhood, you will always find your new favorite diner where in less than a week the waitress knows how you like your coffee, how many slices of bacon you want, and how much tuna you want in your sandwich.
I love having a favorite go to diner.
Love you grandma. Thank you for taking time to relax with me on a Monday.. It really made me even more motivated to get back to work and start my week, which I must say so far, is doing pretty damn great!
Check out my article in Seventeen Magazine’s November issue on missing Indiana University student Lauren Spierer.
