I wish I could verbalize all that I'm feeling. I'm not that creative. But I like myself. I am not one [anymore] to wish I am something I'm not. I've grown so much in five months! I'm finally so in love with the person I'm becoming. And, bonus, I have great friends. I'm part of something bigger than myself. I'm learning. I'm smart. I'm doing things ( Read more... )

That's, "Today is my birthday.  I am twenty one!" in Chinese.
Twenty freaking ONE.
I'm old.

I  just had the most amazing thing happen ( Read more... )

I can't even believe how completely wonderful life is. I made enough money that I don't have to go back to work if I don't want to. Camp was the best week of my life. Summer school is actually fun: I like what I'm learning and the professor is cool. My summer roommate is stellar. I met some of my neighbors and they are SO awesome: we played Rock ( Read more... )

I had no idea it was Father's Day.  I guess that's to be expected.

I've always been terribly jealous of all the people who get to spend today with their dad.

I hate that I'm so worried about messing up that I miss all my chances.
I would love to be able to explain myself to you.

I get a lot of questions about being a Religious Studies major, regarding my own religious beliefs.  I usually say I'm not religious at all, but that I find it interesting to learn about. Pretty legit. The truth is that religion in and of itself has never appealed to me. I grew up going to church every Sunday and chapel every day at private school ( Read more... )

Have you not heard of that madman who lit a lantern in the bright morning hours, ran to the market-place, and cried incessantly: "I am looking for God! I am looking for God!"
  As many of those who did not believe in God were standing together there, he excited considerable laughter. Have you lost him, then? said one. Did he lose his way like a ( Read more... )

"If you want crappy things to stop happening to you, then stop accepting crap and start demanding more."

Wish my mood was as sunny as the weather.