Random College Journal Entry

Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from one of many college journals I kept.

May 17, 1994–Two days into summer break

Day2–Still no job. I can’t decide if it’s my long hair or general tendency to fail which contributes the most to my unemployment. I can cut my hair, but the latter is governed by something far greater than a pair of scissors.

I’m munching on cranberry newtons. I figure that the cranberry is one of the least exploited fruits (right behind the gooseberry and the pomegranate) and the concept of fruit and cake still touches a soft spot…”

Editor’s note: I’m not sure what that means now or what it meant seven years ago. But for anybody out there who is looking for a job…maybe you should consider some cranberry newtons. It obviously made me feel better.

Brad Willis

Brad Willis is a writer based in Greenville, South Carolina. Willis spent a decade as an award-winning broadcast journalist. He has worked as a freelance writer, columnist, and professional blogger since 2005. He has also served as a commentator and guest on a wide variety of television, radio, and internet shows.

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