some people are thrown low blows. its terrible to watch. sometimes they dont even realize whats happening to them. you watch on, in despaire, wondering why it has to be that way. you think to yourself that maybe if you got up and tried to help... but you cant. whats done is done and there's no changing the inevitable. it hurts. "they're too ( Read more... )

saw it this evening in Dupont. It was very thought provoking. superficially its about relationships. but on a deeper level its kind of a social commentary ( Read more... )

for about two weeks.

im supposed to go to london on monday. my parents might not let me. and for the first time during my entire trip, im scared.
fucking modern warfare, etc.
everything else is ok. i butt heads w/ my grandmother but enjoy what we see all the same.
hope y'all are ok.
normally im home aug 2.

now in freiburg germany. thoroughly enjoyed amsterdam and would love to go back ( Read more... )

walk walk walk ... thats about all ive done the last 3 days here in holland. im gonna need new sneakers by the time i get home ( Read more... )

quoting a friend ( Read more... )

In light of the recent Yorktown HS evacuation and WL HS lockdown, this article appeared in the WP in today's metro section.

It raises some interesting points and discusses an important issue that as teenagers we may somewhat overlook.  we dont like to talk to our parents about it because they make it seem stupid or make too big of a deal - but ( Read more... )

swaying with the rocking ship.
dancing to the beat of my own music.
watching the changing colors of the leaves.
sealing doors.
shutting out the past.
receading deeper into my own world.
fading into an oblivion.

wanting to forget.
wanting to be alone.
wanting to be self-sustaining.

knowing that i will fail.
so giving up along the way.

June 12th (chris, i know its a million years away)
BBQ at my house.
Partially for the hell of it, partially to celebrate michael's "birthday" (he wont be here on his bday)
all may come, but all must pay (about $5) to cover food and drinks.
so write it in ur hoppers, planners, and calendars. (or ur brain if u dont use any of the above)