Save America, spare Iraq, make Texas take him back

So as anyone that goes to Southern knows the President of our country came for a visit, and spoke on our campus (which oddly enough is supposed to be a non-partisan campus...he was speaking to support Max Burns) So I got to go to my very first protest and it was awesome. The things I was mainly there to protest were The Patriot Act, and the Military Commision Act, both of which deny the American people of civil liberties ensured by the Bill of Rights. Anyway it was a really good protest and I feel like I actually did something with my life for once that meant something. There were alot of really good speakers and I even learned some things that I didn't know. The point of all of this is that I want all of you to get out there and voice what you believe in, even if it's contrary to what I think. Having a voice is the most wonderful thing we were given and it's time that we start to use them.

Kings of the runaways

Last night can not be put into words. All I can say is that you need to listen to the Decemberists...actually you need to see them live. That's all.

Just put your hand in mine....

Just a quick update...I went and saw ZOSO last night and it was absolutely amazing. I had a blast dancing with Heather and doing a few shots with Josh. I'm going to see the Decemberists tomorrow with Moe and I'm absolutely stoked about that. Then it's time to spend the next few days pretending to be Mia Wallace, which shouldn't be too hard considering I dyed my hair black...although I need to make it a little darker b/c the blonde shows through in a couple of places. Everybody be safe this weekend.

In rebuttal

OK so a couple things about the last post. I was piss drunk when I made it so a couple of the things I was trying to say did not come across. The "druggie" friends are mostly people from the past that are for some unknown reason making their precense in my life known. In fact only one person that I really consider to be a good friend is having a problem with drugs right now, and I'm doing what I can to help said person. I no longer do drugs, and I haven't for awhile...it's just not for me. That post wasn't meant to be for pity, I was just frustrated with some things that have happened over the last week and stupidly decided to vent on the internet...so there it is. If you attempted to give me advice I appreciate it, and I would appreciate it more if you would declare who you are when you give it (I don't listen to strangers, and don't bring Mark into it because he isn't part of this).

Breathe in

Do you ever miss your old life. You know the one you had before you grew up. Some times I miss how easy it was to be me. The worst decisions I had to make was what to wear to school. Now I'm having to watch people I care about fuck up their lives. Now I'm not even a part of the group that I considered dear friends. Now everything is hard. I know it's not easy to grow up, but I've honestly got to wonder why it has to be so hard. It just seems like there has to be an easyier way that I haven't found. I'm sorry if I sound like I'm bitching. I'm not gonna lie, I've been drinking but I don't think that that makes my thoughts any less legitimate. I don't like the fact that half of my friends border on being drug addicts. They're not bad people, they just don't make the best decisions. I mean I've been there and I know how easy it is to give into a high...but still it makes me sad. And then some other people just seem so goddamn condesinding about anything that doesn't fit within their narrow scope of reality. It's like if you make your own decisions, and they happen to be outside the spectrum they think is acceptable then you're a bad person. Well you know what I have to say to that...FUCK YOU. At least I can think for myself, and I'm not govererned by what you think.

Taking Back Sunday For A Refund

So it's been a busy weekend. Friday night I saw Greasy G play then went to Apex to catch my first metal show. Not really my thing, but I wanted to go and represent for Carlos and his bands last show in Statesboro. Last night I went with Heather, Josh, and Mark to a party at Eagles Landing then went and chilled at Willow Bend. It was a pretty fun night, and I got to go to my first swim meet and Heather did awesome.
The week has been less than perfect; I had some run ins with people from the past and that was less than good. It's October so as always things are going to hell bit by bit, but I think if I can make it through the month things will be good again.

The killer in me is the killer in you

Yesterday I got a jolt because of a party invitation I got. It was for a friends birthday and I went to the same party almost exactly a year ago. In fact that party was were I met Matt, and all of the rest of the guys that I would spend a good bit of time with over the next couple of months. The point of all of this is that I want people to think of everything that has happened and changed in a year. Think of the friendships you've made and lost, think of the new things you've tried, and think of the things that might not be pleasent but still taught you something. Then remember that you are still alive and it's time to stop bitching about things. I'm not saying don't say something if you have a problem, because of course you need to talk about that kinda stuff, but the trivial day to day bullshit; it's time to let that go.
Saturday was a great night for me. I think it's what Mark and I needed to get out of this semi-slump that I felt like we were in. We went to Tybee and just sat on the beach and watched the moon and a storm come in and it was great. I've got my own problems right now but for the most part life is good and I've got nothing to bitch about.