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What They did not want you to ever find out is that your generation, the generation born between 1980-1995, actually outnumbers the Baby Boomers. They knew that if you ever turned your eye towards political reform, you could change the world.
They tried to keep you sated on vapid television shows and vapid music. They cut off your education and fed you brain candy. They took away your music and gave you Top Ten pop stations. They cut off your art and replaced it with endless reality shows for you to plug into, hoping you would sit quietly by as They ran the world. I think They thought you were too dumb to notice.
Indeed, I thought They had won.
But I watched you occupy the capital of Wisconsin. I see you today as you occupy Wall Street. And I see a spark, a glimmer of the glorious new age that is yours. A changing of the guard, a guard that has stood for entirely too long and needs your young legs to take his place.
I watch you turn away from what is easy and stand up for what is right. I see you understand we as a society are only as strong as our weakest link. I see you wise beyond your years. And I am proud. Give ‘em hell, kids. You are beautiful.
(Source: katedanley, via blushingapples)
To A Person Who Let Me Down…
You are too busy,
Tapping an invisible watch and finding ways to cut me in half
You move too fast
and I can’t keep up
What happened to us?
I miss the way things used to be;
So close, we shared a soul
Encased in mutual loves and good times
I gave my heart to you
And now I can’t find it
I wish I hadn’t let you keep it,
because now I have to acknowledge my pain
I want to hate you
To be bitter and angry
Snarky remarks and dirty looks play out in my head like endless movies
Yet you still hold my best moments
And I can’t help but cherish you immensely
I’ll wrap our old life around me like a blanket,
And dream of the days I wish could return to
My Sunshine Filled Day <3
Today was one of those days that you catalog in your memory forever. The kind that make you realize how good life is and why there is no rush to grow up. First of all, I think my name deserves to be engraved on the passenger side of Jenna’s car. That is MY spot. There are rare occasions when I forfeit it, but I always end up back in that seat, the eternally laughing DJ. Today, Jenna and I party hopped. Kandice’s was first and we ended up swimming even though we didn’t bring anything. I was determined not to get my hair wet but Ben, Greg, Angelo, James, and D’on pretty much wouldn’t take no for an answer. I was the victim of countless splashes and dunks, but I wouldn’t change anything.
Amy’s party was next. We all arrived around the same time like some sort of brigade. I love that about us. We are ALWAYS together, like a big family (we fight like one too). Amy’s party was a dance fest! Not to brag, but we totally owned. Greg salsa danced with me. Well he tried, but that might be the one dance that I never master. I kind of just bobbed side to side, but he was cool about it.
After Amy’s party Jenna, Arami, Kandice, D’on, and I tried to “go do something” but that was an epic fail. One day I will successfully plan and execute an “after and event event”.
Now as I’m sitting here, listening to Coldplay and getting ready for bed, I feel so thankful to God. My life is so amazing, and it’s all thanks to him. So thanks God for always taking care of me.
Good Night <3
A Weekend of Epic Proportions :]
I love summer, I love summer, I love summer. Not to be mistaken as an egomaniac, I love summer 2010. So far it has been amazing. I feel so free and invigorated. I’ve been spending a bunch of time with my best friend Jenna, doing random things that make me smile. Like when we “tagged” Ben’s car. Sneaking into his house, risking getting caught, all to open the garage was this crazy rush of adrenaline. Not to say that I’m going to take up breaking and entering as a hobby, but if I do I can confidently say I have experience.
Today I spent the majority of my day with Ruthie. AHHH I love her. We spent a bunch of time catching up and we got our Reno road trip approved by my grandma. 19 hours each way and an amazing week in Nevada. I’m stoked, point blank. We’re going out there to check out the church she might begin serving. ONE DISCIPLE GIRL! What a bummer for her, we have 20. I feel greedy for needing all these people and refusing to imagine my life without them. It’s bad enough 8 of them are leaving me in July, the thought of parting with more of them is heartbreaking. They’re my family. Where certain members of the Key family have failed me, I know they never will.
Today my grandfather came over. He barbecued, attempted to woo my grandmother, and gave me money in little increments. I means a lot to me because I know each time he digs out 5 dollars, it hits his wallet harder than I can imagine. In that aspect he is the most selfless man I’ll ever know.
Looking back, I feel like this entry really doesn’t live up to epic, but really it is. My life is compiled of these little moments that bring me joy beyond belief. I refuse to undermine the importance of a weekend that just wasn’t bad. And this weekend was more than that; it was solidly in the good category. And that is all that matters.
Volo Ut Altivolus (I Want To Soar)
It’s way to late for me to be thinking all this. I feel like I’m trying to come up with something deep and profound, something that will make my life up to date worth sharing. I’ve noticed that about myself. I’m unnaturally content with waiting. I feel like I’ve been wasting someone’s air these past seventeen years. To the unknown good soul who should have the space I occupy with… whatever you can call this: The wait is over.
Lady- Regina Spektor <3
She sings to my soul in this song. It’s beautifully chilly lyrics on her crooning voice. This is a transporter song that sends me somewhere smoky and lovely. Definitely song of the day.
Lady sing the blues so well
As if she mean it
As if it’s hell down here
In the smoke-filled world
Where the jokes are cold
They don’t laugh at jokes
They laugh at tragedies
Corner street societies
But they believe her
They never leave her
While she sings she make them feel things
She says, I can sing this song so blue
That you will cry in spite of you
Little wet tears on your baby’s shoulder
Little wet tears on your baby’s shoulder
And I have walked these streets so long
There ain’t nothing right, there ain’t nothing wrong
But the little wet tears on my baby’s shoulder
The little wet tears on your baby’s shoulder
Lady lights a cigarette, puffs away, no regret
Takes a look around, no regrets, no regrets
Stretches out like branches of a poplar tree
She says, I’m free
Sings so soft as if she’ll break, says
I can sing this song so blue
That you will cry in spite of you
Little wet tears on your baby’s shoulder
Little wet tears on your baby’s shoulder
I have walked these streets so long
There ain’t nothing right, nothing wrong
But the little wet tears on my baby’s shoulder
The little wet tears on your baby’s shoulder
But on this stage
I’ve learned to fly
Learned to sing
And learned to cry
Little wet tears on my baby’s shoulder
Little wet tears on my baby’s shoulder
But now it’s time
To say goodbye
Some might laugh
But I will surely cry
Little wet tears on my baby’s shoulder
Little wet tears on my baby’s shoulder
Lady lights a cigarette
Puffs away, and winter comes
And she forgets
These are some of the pictures from my “photo shoot” with Jenna. Did you know Euclid was such a pretty street? I’ve always loved the houses of course, but really it’s just wild with possibilities. It also helps that Jenna is really pretty and a great model. She totally did anything I asked.
I figured my first post should have something to do with photography seeing as it’s my latest love. Well these are my babies, the product of 1 year in my favorite class.
