Here are a couple of the poems I've written for class.

List Poem: Night Anxiety

What day is it tomorrow? Tuesday? Oh. Good. Do I have anything to do for Tuesdays? What am I going to wear? I need to diet if I want to look good like the other girls. I really shouldn't care what others think. It's my skin that I'm in!But I do care ( Read more... )

My revised new years resolution for 2006:

BE HAPPY.

I vow to do everything in my power to not let the lurking self doubt plague my behavior nor hurt anyone else.

My time in Florida shall be a mellow start.

Maia

On the eve of my departure, I feel sad and worthless.

A great attitude for a new adventure....right?

I give up. Happiness hasnt found me, though I sure as hell have been out looking for it.

My thoughts stray to college...

I fear the turbulence ahead of me. I like joking around with the teachers i've known for forever. I like knowing how to navigate my school with my eyes shut. The familiarity, though tolling, is extremely soothing. Though I may not like everybody contained in that building, the building has been my home since ( Read more... )

Why is it that I can smile and laugh with my friends, but the feeling wears off as soon as I am alone?

I long to be close to someone.

I just got home from Jacob's mom's shiva. He is taking it so well. I've always admired his strength and ability to be civil and calm through the worst of times. He is truly being tested at this time in his life, and I am hurting for him. As my mother and I walked through the door into his house, she said the most appropriate thing: "New deaths ( Read more... )

2006. I put so much hope into your basket of time. The year I go to college. My last year at home. The calm before the storm and turbulence that is the inevitable fate of a young woman being released into the world.

My resolutions:~~Do what makes me happy: Excersise? Eating right? Dancing around my room? Wearing funky clothes? Reading all day? ( Read more... )

1. What was the first car your family had?: My mom had a BMW, but the first two cars I remember are a really ugly brown/gold ford taurus station wagon and a silver buick ( Read more... )

1. What is your middle name: Elizabeth ( Read more... )

Personal ( Read more... )