December 2010
60 posts
“The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his...”
– James Oppenheim (via quote-book)
“Saying nothing…sometimes says the most.”
– Emily Dickinson
“An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.”
– William Bernbach (via libraryland)
When the test papers are returned, and..
flairey:
you failed and you have the lowest score in class:
you failed but not as badly as you’d thought:
you failed but your friends didn’t do that well either:
you failed (or barely passed) and then someone says “THAT WAS THE EASIEST EXAM EVER”:
you passed:
you get the highest score in class:
your friend gets the highest score in class:
someone you don’t like gets the...
“I happen to believe the world will change only when we change ourselves. And...”
– Kelly Cutrone - If You Have To Cry Go Outside, And Other Things Your Mother Never Told You (via quote-book)
By Madeline Morse
poetrycorner:
Let Christmas not become a thing Merely of merchant’s trafficking, Of tinsel, bell and holly wreath And surface pleasure, but beneath The childish glamour, let us find Nourishment for soul and mind. Let us follow kinder ways Through our teeming human maze, And help the age of peace to come From a Dreamer’s martyrdom.
“He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and...”
– Friedrich Nietzsche
“I read and walked for miles at night along the beach, writing bad blank verse...”
– Anna Quindlen
Incubus - Dig
Fun Fact: Mike Einziger, main...
Day 30
Reflect: Your highs and lows of this month.
Highs:
Meeting solid guys and great upperclassmen
Drinking martini mix in Lamont
Leverett Formal with Taeyoung
Late night talks and MAC with Kane
Feeling stronger and faster after work outs
First snow of the season
Good booze and good company at Bada
New England Aquarium with John and Frances
Breakfast at Annenberg
Going to mass for the first...
Day 29
Reflect: Goals for the next 30 days.
Rid myself of desires. Rid myself of vanities.
Recuperate physically. Eat healthy, work out more and hone six pack. Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger.
Meditate, pray, regain my focus and stamina.
Work, work, work. Save, save, save.
Write, write, write. Start that novel, play with poetry ideas, reply to all letters.
Read, read, read.
Watch good movies....
Day 28
Reflect: Something that you miss.
I miss the adrenaline rush of whitewater kayaking. I miss the sandy shores and the reed marshes of Caumsett Park. I miss feeling like the lazy summer day would never end. I miss wanting to catch Santa in action. I miss those years when I could put off thinking about my future. I miss being in love with her. I miss feeling like life seemed like an eternity. I miss...
Day 27
Reflect: A problem that you have had.
Too many to remember. I always have problems; I am always in a struggle. Not unlike anyone else in the world. But I have and always will overcome to live another day.
Day 26
Reflect: What kind of person attracts you.
I am attracted to people of conviction. A man of his word. A woman who knows her worth. A man who is not afraid to show both his good and the bad. A woman who can make meaningful conversation. A man with a vision. A woman who loves children. A man who respects his elders and cares for his friends. A woman who does not waver with the weather. A man who...
Day 25
Reflect: Someone who fascinates you and why.
James Dean really fascinates me. Abandoned and neglected by his parents, he grew up in a world of his own, shy and reluctant. He was possessed of angst and anxiety yet he exuded so much charisma in his presence. He embodied all that is rebellious and unsettled of teenage years in Rebel Without a Cause, before his stardom came to an abrupt halt on a...
Day 24
Reflect: Your favorite movie and what it’s about.
My favorite movie is Diarios de Motocicleta. It chronicles the adventures of the youthful Ernesto “Che” Guevara and his friend, Alberto Granado throughout South America. It’s a beautiful film, well worth the watch.
Day 23
Reflect: Give pictures of 5 girls who are famous who you find attractive.
I’ve been fascinated by these women who, in my opinion, have always embodied a certain X-factor, in their intellect, dress, maturity, mannerisms, musical talent, etc.
Natalie Portman
Emma Watson
Miranda Kerr
Honey Lee
Han Byul Park
Day 22
Reflect: How have you changed in the past 2 years?
Will edit later.
Day 21
Reflect: One of your favorite shows.
I love the first 4-5 seasons of Smallville because it outlines the awkward and difficult becomings of a great figure and I relate well with Clark. Clark’s development from a boy to a man is so well documented and his unconditional love for Lana strikes a chord with me. I also really dig the scenery and the soundtrack.
Day 20
Reflect: How important you think education is.
Very. When I have own children, I’d want to send them to great private schools, but I also want them to have a fun time with regular people in public schools. I’m not sure yet. But I want them to go to the best possible college.
I also believe in non-academic education, of which travelling is the best form. I personally want to spend a...
Day 19
Reflect: Disrespecting your parents.
Every child has bouts of rebellion here and there, but there is a certain line that cannot be crossed. As a general rule, anything that disrespects the parent - as an individual, as an elder, or their authority - shouldn’t be tolerated.
In the handful of instances where I was very disrespectful, my parents didn’t take my shit. I’m glad they...
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Day 18
Reflect: Your beliefs.
I believe:
everyone deserves a second chance.
in love at first sight.
we will never grow up.
truth is not absolute.
world peace is not possible.
dreams are gold.
life is more fun naked.
the most important lessons in life are not taught in class.
teenagers expect that they will no longer be lonely, at some point in their lives, through meeting someone or doing...
Day 17
Reflect: Your highs and lows of the past year.
Highs:
Meeting solid guys throughout the year
Spending J-break with Narae
Getting my MacBook Pro
Late nights with roommates
Sunrise on Narae’s birthday
Stargazing with Narae
Reading Narae’s emails
Playing with Abigail at LIA
Bpong in room 6 & bonfire in the parking lot
Meeting my cousin James for the first time
Punch...
Day 16
Reflect: Your views on mainstream music.
Mainstream music is mainstream for a reason. Good shit that can appeal to many people. I like it.
Day 15
Reflect: Your favorite tumblrs.
inkless-pen - she always finds the best gems on the internet
poetrycorner - my life in verse
newyorq - my hometown in still frame
fuckyeahwales - I love Celtic landscapes
theworldwelivein - my window to the world
Tumblr needs to add a search feature to integrate gmail or facebook - I need to find my friends on here.
Day 14
Reflect: Your earliest memory.
As I can’t remember what happened first, I’ll recount a few earliest memories.
I remember playing with my newborn brother in the hospital, where he lay next to my mom. I played with my toy trucks and cars, showing them to Dan. I was 3 years old.
I remember standing on my mom’s lap on the passenger seat on our frequent road trips.
I remember...
