May. 13, 2012 @ 6:10 PM _
I haven’t really ever thrown shoes out… probably because I don’t have that many, so it was never a problem. I had 2 sets of tennis shoes in high school; one for marching and one for whenever i wanted to do something productive.
I just threw out 2 pairs of black bow flats; the kind from Charlotte Russe that I’m semi known for wearing. I have one pair left untouched, maybe 2. They’ve stopped making this kind. I’m so hesitant to wear them, because I don’t want to lose them either or wear them out. I’ve started wearing a different style of flats; still black, still from Charlotte Russe, but no bows. They’re a bit more professional, a little bit older. If my life were a novel or a movie, I’d say this was an indication of how I’m growing up and have different responsibilities. It’s an indication of growth in character.
It’s kind of interesting to think about how we change when we grow up. I mean, going from 19 to 20 is just one year, but it feels like such a big step. I look in my closet and see more colors than I had a year ago, more diversity in the types of tops I have, and there are actually dresses I can wear places other than events, weddings, and church. I guess what I want to say is to cherish the times you have as a kid and look forward to the future. Appreciate the times as they are going by, and never lose sight of the future. Also, change isn’t necessarily bad; sometimes it’s necessary for growth. So for all of the friends I have who are still in high school or younger, enjoy the times you have as kids and the friends who are around you. For those who are in college, relish the time you get to spend in school and the college experience, all while preparing for the future. And for those who are graduating and going on to bigger and better things, cherish the memories you have and look forward to the new ones you’re about to make :)
May. 11, 2012 @ 8:36 AM _
I made a vow to myself yesterday that I would look into the homosexuality issue that’s been raging recently. I made this vow because I realized that I had never really made a firm decision about it and that I seemed to have a chameleon opinion; I would say one thing to my Christian friends and…
May. 10, 2012 @ 12:40 PM _
“So congratulations, North Carolina. Last night, you struck a decisive blow for loneliness. And tonight, as you go to sleep beside your heterosexual life mate, you can rest assured that all across your great state, a gay man or lesbian woman is crying themselves to sleep in solitude and making your relationship stronger with each tear.”— STEPHEN COLBERT, The Colbert Report (via inothernews)
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Apr. 17, 2012 @ 10:22 PM _
My dearest twenty-one year old girl,
This letter may come as a hurtful surprise to you, but please, keep reading. I know that right now you don’t understand boundaries between a man and a woman. You’re not even sure yet why, when and how they exist. And right now you’re naive to the fact…
Apr. 12, 2012 @ 8:24 PM _
I was sitting by myself at a table in CoCo’s around 8. If you’ve ever been to CoCo’s, you know that the restaurant doesn’t have many tables, but the food is pretty popular here. A little boy and his mom walked in and were looking for a table to sit at. Naturally, I offered them my table, because I’ll probably leave soon, and currently all I’m doing is studying. The mom accepted my offer and they’re sitting across from me right now.
I kind of wonder if this is an uncommon thing to do in the US.
In Asia, when you go to public places like food courts, it’s not unusual to sit next to someone you don’t know at one of the super long tables. However, I don’t know if I’ve ever sat with strangers here in the US, or at least not that often. The mom was a bit hesitant to sit with me at first, but I guess I look like enough of a nerd, so it just seemed alright. Just kind of got me thinking about how we live in the US. What can we learn by sitting with people we don’t know, those who come from backgrounds so different from ours?
I’m not talking to this family, nor am I really listening to what they’re talking about. But I can tell they love their son and care about him very much. Oh, the things you learn by sitting quietly in public places.
Mar. 25, 2012 @ 9:14 PM _
this is kind of… terrifying… but kind of amusing too….
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