All that shimmers in this world is sure to fade away again.

It is that moment where everything stands still. Life becomes clear. You have done all you could do. Whatever happens happens. All you can do is wait. And wait for what seems an eternity. Will your most base desires become realized or... your worst fears?

So perhaps I've been jaded by life... when nothing seems to be going your way and that supposed light at the end of the tunnel was just a myth to keep you going, you tend to lose sight of what's important and often have a very dismal perspective on things in general. Okay, so maybe things aren't that bad, but when you've been beaten down as many ( Read more... )

Far too long have I kept secrets to myself. A wall has stood between family and friends where roads should lead. I have shut those I care about most out of my life for as long as I can remember, but no more. From now on, I am determined to overcome my flaws and let people truly know me for who I am, not who I let them see. I stand before you naked ( Read more... )

I still don't know my room assignment for this fall due to an error made by the UC Housing Staff, which forgot to even so much as look at my housing application. The last I heard, I was to be in regular housing. After having informed the head of Honors that I had requested to be in Honors housing and was not, he told me to email him. I did. A week ( Read more... )

maybe you don't understand me
maybe you don't even try
maybe you hate complications
maybe you're afraid what you'll find

As most people know, I gave Will the nickname "Pookie." I've even been known to call him "Pookie Monster" before, playing off from the Cookie Monster and Pokemon. Anyway, while looking for after-prom shirts, I found a shirt at Hot Topic which had a picture of the Cookie Monster's head encircled by the words "Me Want Cookie." Thinking it was perfect ( Read more... )

I've been a bad, bad girl ( Read more... )

Some might say I lead a sheltered life. I'm inclined to agree with them after this weekend. Athens during Halloween is nothing short of indescribable. I am forever changed.

It has begun. The moment I had been dreading for the past few months has finally arrived and I'm not sure I'm ready for what is to soon follow. As of today, I will be residing with my sister, Amy, in the fine capital of this state for the next three weeks, taking an entry level college course in engineering at Ohio State. I am a little apprehensive ( Read more... )