At face value, I know that you're thinking this post is way too long to give a good read, and that--at best--you plan to skim through it.  Don't.  I encourage you to read what I have to say here, and to do so with an open mind.  Afterwards, give it some thought.  And, if the spirit moves you, post your opinions--they'd be greatly appreciated.

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I remember when I was young
I tried to grab a shadow
It eluded me

I remember as I grew older
I saw a flower along the road
I thought that I might take it home
To brighten up my room
But knowing it would die I left it
So that it would grow
The next day I returned
To find the flower gone
Somewhere I knew it sat sadly
Somewhere in a vase
Withering and dying
I ( Read more... )

The official end to my first year of college is tomorrow at 1:00. It's been the most educational year of my life, though, ironically, I missed dozens of classes. I just really grew up this year. And I met the most amazing people ( Read more... )

Had a good night with all the best friends. Good start to Super Happy Fun Weekend.

I lost my license today, oh boy. Yeah, I tried to register my car, and I couldn't because I had a suspended license cause of a ticket for not having it registered. It's kind of funny. And for a majority of the day, like a majority of this month, I've been cursing my 'luck' and repeating--only partially in jest--my favorite line from 'Fear and ( Read more... )

I wrote this big long thing about where I was, where I am, where I'm going, blah blah blah, all about my first year here, but I deleted it. Thing is, the more things change, the more they stay the same. I'm making progress, God knows I am. I'm wiser now than I've ever been and I don't put up with the same shit I used to, I no longer allow things ( Read more... )

Well, it's been a rough week so far, preceded by a rough weekend and another rough week before it. Lots of school work, lots of work work, lots of financial nonsense, lots of social stresses. Haven't talked to Dinah since the weekend. Still hoping it will run smoothly when she gets to town, but still determined to work hard to make things work ( Read more... )

Technically, Saturday (which, by now, was yesterday) started at 12:00am. It was around two hours past this that I got an IM from the ex of the apple of my eye telling me 'not to get my hopes up' and detailing an alleged impending reconciliation between the two. The smug attitude he possessed in relating this information translated as anything but ( Read more... )

Well, this past week--all in all--was pretty discouraging. Very long and dramatic. Caitlin cheated on Steve (she kissed her ex boyfriend). Ashley and Vlad were still experiencing the uneasy calm after the storm (and what a storm). And me? Well, ha ha... After a good five years, I've made my first real effort to be with the girl I love (whose ( Read more... )

I bought a ukulele and I'm playin it. It rocks, I hope I get good ( Read more... )