Regret in itself is not a logical concept. It simply means to feel sorrow or remorse for a previous action, but everything we do is done because it is what we think is best with the knowledge we have at that point. We regret things later on only when we have some new knowledge or an experience that has caused us to change our minds. However, if one ( Read more... )

I had a really good philosophy class today. We talked about "right" and "wrong" and ended up on the topic of honesty. Mr. Blake claimed that if we were honest about everything in our life, we would experience a liberating feeling. The point was raised that sometimes it's hard to speak the truth because it can hurt people. I'm going to say it anyway ( Read more... )

I've come to the conclusion that my parents are pretty solid. They've done a good job with my brother and me, in my opinion. They haven't tried to shelter us out of fear and they've never pressured any of their dreams onto us. I was talking about this the other day with some of my friends, and suprisingly, a lot of their parents have told them what ( Read more... )

I love Sundays. Caroline and I went out to lunch after church today and it was nice to catch up. I miss her.

So I took this picture of Seth awhile ago, but it's touched up pretty nice now. I think it's the best Avett shot I've taken.


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my choice is what i choose to do
and if i'm causing no harm
it shouldn't bother you
your choice is who you choose to be
and if you're causin' no harm
then you're alright with me

i'd rather make my own decisions and come to regret them later than allow others to decide the course of my life for me.

I'm finally going to try and post in this journal ( Read more... )