Life takes on the properties of a river. It flows up and down. From joy to sadness. From birth to death. From expectation to regret. From anticipation to fulfillment.
Within these experiences we constantly develop attachments. We are attached to things around us that bring us comfort or feelings of success. We are attached to memories of experiences we believe... Read More
so i'm finally out of the ghetto.
I have the best paying job i've ever had.
i've graduated art school, and moved forward with my life.
the bad part of all this is that these are qualities that cannot satisfy. while they allow me the freedom to (finally) examine my life and make some needed changes, they don't cause internal peace or harmony.
There was a time when all I wanted was to find a place. A niche. A thread within the weave of humanity where I could exist as a part of the greater whole, undisturbed and uninhibited.
Last night I trained for almost 4 solid hours. I ran 4 miles with a weighted pack (I estimate it to be about 30 lbs.) I... Read More
Wow. You are incredibly well spoken. A rare quality in today's modern male. Very nice. I kind of a word nerd so I truly enjoy anything that has such a vivid flow to it.
I have only one complaint.
You referred to the Cure as emo!!!!!
(Sorry the whole emo scene gets under my skin and my love for the Cure is great)
My entire childhood I had certain expectations. I heard phrases regularly like "when you grow up and get married" or "when you have children of your own." My dad used to say "I can't wait until you have your own house so I can come and turn on every light and leave the refrigerator open!"
At school I... Read More