"Vehicle Equipped With Security Camera System. All Occupants Will Be Photographed."

     And so, the Fro returns for another entry...

     Hi again. I know the time between posts is long but things will pick up a bit more soon (especially when summer comes around again). Anyways, as per usual, there's plenty to cover...

     There are so many fascinating parts of life, I find. The many things I find myself dividing my time between constantly struggle to reclaim focus in my mind and the months roll along quicker and quicker as I grow older; reminiscing with my Mom, Dad, and Dylan, I find myself remembering so much about who I was and how I've grown and I'm amazed... who is this new person whose grown out of his previously anti-social shell and where will he go next? After going through some of the hardest trials in my life, I can see the path ahead of me and it looks a lot better than I could've ever imagined. That being said, I'm in such conflict at the moment trying to figure out where I want to go in the future and what I want to do. Now, in my last semester of high school, I decided to take a course called Video Production Tech and it's proving to be an exciting and inspiring course; I never thought I would be as interested in film and film-making as I am now. What worries me is whether or not I'll be able to pursue it in the future...

     I mean, I suppose it's not the thing that worries me most at the moment... in fact, I can't say I'm full of much worry at all. However, this whole idea of deciding what I want to do for the rest of my life now is, to say the least, incredibly daunting. A few months ago, I brought my concerns to my Aunt Novia and Uncle Jonathan, who have both gone to university (and my Uncle Jonathan is currently a professor at McDaniel) and my Uncle Jonathan gave me some great advice: he said that I should follow the path that want to follow - pursue the career that I want to pursue in life because, if I ever look back on my choices (and that's a given), I don't want to say "what if I had actually done it...?" And I do believe that that rings true. I don't want to have to tell my kids that I got stuck in a career or job that doesn"t interest me and that they should do what makes them happy or else get caught up in the same fate as their father. I digress...

   March Break was awesome. Plain and simple. I went to Spain, for heaven' sake, and I honestly can't even begin to describe the experience I had.

Before We Left:

From Left: Dylan (my brother), my Dad, Meeeeeeee, Charlotte! 

From Left: My Mom, Dylan, MeEeE, and Charlotte!!!

Actually In Spain:

Looking out over Parc Guell, near the end of our tour.

Epicness.

Me and the bust I made of Batman. Mwahaha... but it broke on the plane ride home.

To La Sagrada Familia we go!!!

Looking out over Barcelona...

Charlotte taking in the breath-taking view of the sea in Barcelona.

Me being a dummy about a garden on the side of a building in Madrid!

The architecture, the people, the Sun, the castles... I don't even know where to begin. And our tour guide, Pilar, gave us so much insight on the history of Spain; she even took us to this little town, Saragoza, on our way to Madrid, where we got to see this beautiful cathedral that had a bomb dropped on it during (insert name of Spanish War of some kind here) that didn't explode! Anyways, the bomb is on display in the church and it was a very spiritually enriching experience. In fact, I would go as far to say that the whole experience was spiritually enriching and invigorating; we saw so many cathedrals and religious activities, including a service up at the top of Mont Serrat, where a monastery was built in the 6th century by a band of monks (many of whom died on the journey up the mountain) and still stands today. I'd have to say though, between the two major cities we went to, I enjoyed Barcelona the most because it was so full of culture and art (which, I'm sure, was also inspired by the fact that it's a port town and can enjoy the luxury of being right next to the sea); it reminded me of a place a writer or artist would go to escape the Western world, hunker down, and perfect their art. There is no end to the inspiration that someone from Canada can feel when they're in a place like Spain (or, really, any other Eastern country). The Eastern side of the world is rich with history! I can't wait to return in the future.

     So, yeah, that was my March Break.

In later news, my job is going pretty well; I really enjoy working with the people I work with and they seem to enjoy working with me too so all is well.

     I've been cabbing a lot lately (not entirely sure why, in some cases... probably just laziness) and it's definitely made a dent in my finances but not so much that I'm too too worried about it. There are circumstances sometimes that are out of my control where I've had to cab because of time constraints and whatnot... Anyways, I've met some really interesting drivers, each enforcing the central idea that I should go to school, get a good education (finding a good girl went along with that one in some cases) and, ultimately, do what is profitable and makes me happy in life. It's funny though, I think most of the profoundest experiences I've had in my life have come from interactions with people who are driving me somewhere; all of my cab drivers have certainly had deep and meaningful things to say and, around the end of Fall, I got a ride to work from some very polite Jehovah's Witnesses... To say my life has been a plethora of strangely harmonious and thought-provoking experiences would be a fair statement, I think. Simply examining my life, in general, I find too many coincidences, 'close-shaves,' and, by far, amazing opportunities to not think that some sort of higher power is looking out for me; I've never been sure how to convey my realization that my life has been coincidence after coincidence (and I don't think it's simply a trick of the mind - one day last week, I was talking to my friend Miles about the Super Mario Bros. Movie and how Bob Hoskins would be rolling in his grave thinking about it now... what I didn't realize was that Bob Hoskins wasn't dead yet! But he died that day.). I'm just saying... life is weird.

   Charlotte and I are doing well. It's a stressful time in our lives as our final year of high school draws to a close, the ambiguous summer stands foreboding and closer than ever before, and we gear-up to head off to Thunder Bay for Lakehead. Charlotte and I conflict on many things lately because our priorities are very different... but that's all I'll say about that. Ultimately, I love her (the way that I love her) more than anyone in the world and I would do anything for her; at the same time, I maintain a sense of independence and opportunity-grasping that has always existed in me.

   A lot has happened since I last revisited this post about a month or two ago and updated the draft a little bit. For now, I'll simply post this as is because I have a whole post dedicated to BMT that I'm excited to write and hope to have out by the end of the month. Now's the time to celebrate as things draw to a close...

This is the Fro, signing off.

Get a Job! Feat. GTA V and A Clusterf*** Of Everything Money

   Hello, for the first time in forever it seems, dear blogisphere! I have no idea where to begin because so much has happened since the last time I've written here so I'll start with the most important piece of information...

Moving On

   Well, I must say that it was quite an uphill battle but my family and I have moved from our old house (my Dad moving into his own apartment and my Mom, Dylan, and I moving to a townhouse near the hospital my Mom works at). In other words, the summer felt incredibly long and it has been very stressful, to say the least. Not only have I moved but the same problems and drama that plagued me before are creeping their way back into my life (not having enough time for friends, etc.) plus the search for a job which has finally yielded a positive result: I am now currently working at University Hospital in the cafeteria. I don't know... Things have just been crazy in a number of different ways: I have a future to think about in the form of that good-old question of which University I should go to, not to mention my on-going, extra-curricular activities such as choir and the play, Picnic At Hanging Rock. On top of all that, I have a trip to Spain coming up in March for which I really need some funds... And on top of that I have a trip to Ottawa to worry about paying for every month until July! Like I said, things have been crazy and I can't help but feel a little overwhelmed by everything. 

   I was sitting in the drama room the other night during play rehearsal, listening to my friend, Sam Holmes, practice her valedictorian speech and it really got me thinking about the future. Earlier in the day, I had had a talk with Lindsey about how we were finally seniors and how I wasn't quite sure where I wanted to go but that it was stressful because Charlotte thinks I should do one thing but my heart keeps telling me another. Lindsey told me that I should not let what my girlfriend does completely dictate my life and she also said I should cover my bases to give myself options (ex. getting a degree in law and an undergraduate in music or theatre); at least then I could actually choose but always have a fallback. I've really valued outside opinions during these early stages of the transition to University; even Charlotte's opinion, no matter how bias, has been useful. I think, these days, social interactions are some of the most valuable things you can experience because we live in a world where social, face-to-face interactions are disappearing at an alarming rate. The other day, I went to my guidance counselor to ask him about applying to University and scholarships... he basically referred me to a website and said that that's how I could happen upon the information. It just seems ridiculous that we have to go through all this technological rigamarole!

   Anyways, I digress, my life could not be busier and stress is just what comes with being busy...

One Year of Laughter, Love, and Lamentation 

   It's been over a year now since Charlotte and I started dating; we celebrated our one year last weekend and we had a great time. We got to go see the Gondoliers on Sunday and then went to my friend Clark's place to watch the series finale of Breaking Bad. I also made her breakfast in bed which my wonderful brother obliged to cook bacon for. 

GTA V!!!!!!!

   Well, it finally came and it hasn't gone away... I don't think it ever will. Grand Theft Auto V is, by far, the best open-world game ever built and I think it's safe to say that this Rockstar's magnum opus if they ever had one. The controls are smoother and much easier to work with then GTA IV, the driving feels like real life, the aiming and weapon system if much, much better handled, and the world of Los Santos and San Andreas is brimming with life from shore to shore in one of the most beautiful game worlds ever created. Bottom line: if you don't already have this game, why aren't you already out buying a copy...?

 

   All In All

  Anyways, it's been an interesting start to the school year and a stressful one at that. I can already tell that the transition to university won't be as smooth as I'd hoped but I'm still pretty excited to get out of London and see the world. Until next time, fellow bloggerino's...

              #TheFroIsBack

 

Promise

 Well, hello again dear readers and fellow bloggers! I know, I know, it's been quite a long time since I've posted anything and (now I'm speaking directly to you Sharon) I'm sorry it's been so long since I've kept in touch. Life has been busy. Really busy. I'm finding it more and more difficult to arrange days when I can actually hangout with my friends outside of school because a.) I have a relationship to commit to and it's one that I'm quite proud of, and b.) I've had a ton of work in at least three of my courses this semester that hasn't been difficult but simply time-consuming. Now, I know, we have to make time for certain things when schedules get crazy, but I'm lazy when it comes to scheduling and I hate having everything planned out; you can plan certain things but, if Friend A wants to go out with me early on Saturday morning and then Friend B comes up to me on Thursday and wants to sleep over on Friday and then Friend C says that they're having a birthday party on Friday and they want me to come over then it is physically impossible for me to "make" time for each of them - one person ends up disappointed and I hate that... but that's life, and just like Kate Beckinsale said in the movie Click, "just make sure you don't end up disappointing the wrong people." She was referring to the main character, Michael, disappointing his kids by focusing on work instead of taking the entire family on vacation as had been planned. I digress... I've never been so busy and unfortunately it has meant that I can't spend as much time with everybody I want to but, eventually, I will be able to see some of them again, I just have to plan.

  Moving on, life is really good. I'm happier than I've ever been in ways that I've never felt before. There is a very solemn yet wholly enlightening feeling of love - of compassion, strong will, and everlasting joy in my heart. And it is all thanks to Charlotte Grace Foster. God, even just the thought of her name makes me feel warm inside. She has inspired in me a different and much more articulated view of the world and, while I have not lost my own beliefs and ideas, she has given me a greater sense of open-mindedness. Charlotte Grace Foster has changed my life and, I almost forgot to mention, today is her birthday. This wonderful, beaming, bright, inspiring beacon of hope is the only reason I felt inclined to write here today (other than the whole schedule thing). I feel so amazed when I look at her (sometimes stare) because I get lost in her beauty and, sometimes, I wonder how it could be possible for me to feel so strongly about anyone, more than I've ever felt before... I sit and I stare and I just marvel... What beauty... and I realize that this is the deepest feeling I've ever felt before - my very soul is rooted in it, succumbing to it, willed by it. This is a feeling that will change me... Make me a man... Give me a purpose... It feels like an eternity beyond any other. I know it must all sound pretty crazy. I mean, love, as it has always been known, is a trivial thing and it comes in many different forms but this - this feels right. I've always been taught to do what I know is right - what I feel in my heart is the right thing to do - and, being with her, near her, even just thinking about her feels so right. My soul is electrified as a write. For her birthday, I bought her a promise ring (it may be a little cheesy or cliche or whatever) because she and I have endured so much (together and apart) that I wanted to commemorate how much we've been through and represent our love and how amazingly well we've progressed. I love Charlotte Grace Foster and, even if fate should decide to separate us at any point, I will never stop loving her; she will always be a part of me. People will think I'm crazy... They'll call it "young love" or whatever they want to justify their own feelings... but I know that this is real and I'd be willing to stand in front of her family and my own family and proclaim it to them - hold my ring high in the air and smile. This is true happiness.

  All in all, things have been crazy and full of struggles that many will and have already faced. My life is changing drastically (and for the better I might add) as we settle into this new year. I have no regrets. I love all my family and all of my friends and, hopefully, they'll understand that time is a problem right now; it's something I seem to be running out of for some people, at present. I promise, though, that things will change eventually - that they will get better. I'd also like to take this time to remind everyone that we all have someone who depends on us and who we depend on so, in times when we think of ever taking our own lives or thinking that we have nothing to live for, remember those who love you and who depend on you, and realize that you have all the potential in the world to make a difference, but we all have to work to get there. Life is hard but, as long as we strive for our goals and treat others the way we want to be treated, we can make it easier. The bottom line is that everything takes time. Make time to live and be who you are, not who others tell you or expect you to be.

  Until next time, dear readers...

Yours Truly,

The Fro

Serendipity In A Transitional Period

  So, currently I'm sitting in the classroom where my period 4 bio class usually takes place, next to my girlfriend and pondering the reality of everything. I've never felt so alive and I've never been more scared in my entire life! Don't get me wrong, I'm not scared because things aren't going as I desired, in fact, it's the complete opposite; this could easily be the best time of my young life! Like I said, I've never felt so alive...so vulnerable yet so adventurous; my future is lining up quite nicely. That being said, there will always be struggles and not everything will come to me as quickly as I may want it to but, nonetheless, I can rest easy in the reassuring eyes of Charlotte, the therapeutic and creative processes of my writing (and hold onto that cause I'll be discussing it after this), and the academic path I pave as I weave my way towards the end of high school, which is actually not that far away... Holy hell...

  Anyways, moving on, November is national novel writing month and I, along with my friend Sharon and my girlfriend Charlotte, are participating! I'm excited to say that I'm already 15018 words into my novel and I look forward to writing more. On that topic, I gave what I have of my novel to my environmental science teacher, Mr. Meyer, and he's going to give it a read and then show it to his daughter, who's a working actress in Toronto and who enjoys writing screenplays; if she likes it, he'll bring her in to sit down and talk with me about the project... who knows, I might be the next Mark Millar when it comes to writing (*cough*Kick-Ass *cough*). It's a great opportunity to share my work with a fellow writer and see what fresh, new angle she can bring to it (if she likes it that is). If you'd like to know more about my novel, I encourage you to head on over to my page on nanowrimo.org and check it out (although you'll have to make your own account if you want to see mine):

National Novel Writing Month website 

  I suppose saying it's been a crazy start to the year would be an understatement; there's been a mix of good and bad, but the good things look like they'll ultimately outweigh the bad, in the end. Even in the face of any possible negativity, I know how to find the good in things, no matter how silly I may sound doing it; it's something I've always done; it's just the kind of person I am and I can't help it... Alas, I am also a hypocrite in this sense though; I am a very emotional person and am saddened easily (but it seems rather random...the tiniest things that are beyond my control or prevention; or, simply, because of how much I've seen happen in the past year). Luckily though, I have been given reason not to be sad now that I am with Charlotte... maybe because I have less time to be alone and think about sad stuff. Jeez... It's only now that I finally realize how depressing I truly was for a few months there; from the end of July through September, I really just didn't know where anything was going anymore. I'm happy though. Happy because I have my first (and hopefully last and only) true love (and she feels the same way. Hi, Blog-i-sphere :) - Charlotte). 

  On a slightly related note, Charlotte and I saw the film Cloud Atlas (based on the book by David Mitchell) and I must say... It was simply superb! Everything about this film is truly astounding, with amazing performances from every actor and actress. Anyways, I won't get into it too much, as I plan on reviewing that film, and Skyfall, in a separate post. I have to sign off now, as I just picked this entry up after leaving it as a draft for about a week (my bad); I will return to write my reviews and maybe some extra entries later this week (probably the weekend). This is the Fro, signing off! Stay Classy, dear readers.

- Btw, if you haven't seen it yet, watch the new GTA V trailer. You won't be sorry...

GTA V Trailer #2

Feels Like A Monday

 So, today I'm sitting in Computer Programming and just chillin' and doing my work (mostly) as I usually do and I just thought I'd write a quick blog entry. Even though my friend Sara occassionally peeks at my screen, my other friend Jesse comments random nonsense from time-to-time, and my gorgeous girlfriend texts me about how I should write a whole entry about her, I continue to write in the hope that I can say something worth value at some point. Nonetheless, this entry was never intended to be much more than a simple update: the Thanksgiving weekend just ended and I'm feeling a little weary about what I may have missed in Biology class on Friday (as I was co-leading in the annual Raider Games with my girlfriend). Anyways, I just thought I'd write something quick. Now, back to Programming!





Shades

 Green Eyes

 Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, I have a new girlfriend!!!!! Yes, that's right, your's truly has finally found someone who he can talk to and be with almost everyday; she makes me extremely happy and I'm so glad that I got to know her better over these last few days... I never wanna let go of her. Her name is Charlotte. So, my dear reader,  this means you won't have to read about my precarious infatuation with Hazel or my constant pursuit of Emma Heidenheim's attention anymore. To be completely honest, she makes me completely forget and erases the feelings I had for those two long ago and she supports me and wants to understand me... and I want to support and understand her.

 It's like this relationship came out of nowhere which, I suppose, proves the theory that the best relationships you'll ever get into will come from somewhere you weren't looking or at a time when you've given up your endless search for love's undying gratification. For me, the search for someone had produced a plethora of candidates and each person I've considered dating has their own unique qualities that either I can relate to or that I find interesting. That being said, I gave up my search for a relationship because I realized that was the wrong way to go about things; you can't just strike up relationships out of thin air, or just choose a suitor like some dating game, you gotta work towards them and let them happen naturally through good chemistry and communication. Charlotte stood out because not only did I like her but she liked me as well, and there seemed to be an instant chemistry between us that struck up as if out of some happenstance of fate. She is extremely knowledgeable and active in the community; she's always there to lend a helping hand and she's a lot of fun to be with. Anyways, that's all I really want to say about her at the moment because I feel like you might get a little bored reading on and on about what I think of her but she's fantastic.

Awareness 

 Well, tomorrow is a day for awareness of Self Abuse (which has become quite common among teens around my age and thousands of people across the world and in this very nation). In an effort to raise awareness, students will be writing Keep Fighting on their arms and I expect you'll do the same (I know I will be). It's something that affects us all really... I know, in the past, I've contemplated hurting myself even killing myself, but then I realized that what I was going through at the time wasn't even as big a deal as I was making it out to be. I realized that I still had a wonderful family life, amazingly supportive friends, and a lot of achievements to be proud of. Now, I have so much more to be proud of: Hairspray, all the friends I made in BMT, all the friends I've made in Beal Singers, the teachers who I've impressed, the awards that I've won, and now a beautiful, intelligent girlfriend who cares for me and who I care about very much. I'm glad I chose not to hurt myself because it might have affected all of the achievements I've made, all of the people I've met... I'm glad I'm still here. 

"Shawn Harding approves this message. And if you don't like it.............. no pancakes for Jenny."

All These Things That I've Done

 It's been a crazy couple of weeks since school started. I have no idea how things have suddenly become so good but, now that they have, it's making the rest of my school year look wonderful. Sharon and I have discussed continuing work on Insanity's Bride in Matt's absence and we've kicked around a couple of ideas but, until we can arrange a full-on get together, things have been put on hold; meanwhile, I've been trying to integrate a melody I used in my overture for Insanity into a solo song for one of the villains. Another project, besides the numerous projects I've received from my teachers, that I've been gathering ideas to add to is my controversial tale called Hitler Saves Hanukkah. The story of Hitler Save Hanukkah is intentionally absurd and features some very offensive ideas and such, but it's all quite good-spirited and doesn't actually reflect any of my own views. Since I don't have a solid story figured out for HSH but, instead, a basic idea, I've been coming up with a number of ideas to advance and thicken the plot. I can say that it will involve aliens, giant space-dwelling grasshoppers, time travel, a renamed Earth (it'll be called Disney World), and an epic face-off between Adolf 2.0 and Santa Claus. It all sounds quite crazy and offensive and all that right now, I know, but I'm writing it because it's a completely wacko idea and it's original.   

The Loyal, The Trustworthy, and The Honest

 I've made it no secret that I used to be a dishonest person. I used to say stuff and not mean it and try to fit in like a fool who didn't know how to be himself. As soon as Grade 10 began, I knew things had to change and  I learned a lot about trust, honesty, and loyalty. I've come to appreciate my surroundings and the people who want to be a part of my life because I also want to be a good and memorable part of theirs for as long as I possibly can; I don't want to be some fake personality who tries to please everyone. By being ourselves, we can tell who our real friends and, unfortunately, enemies are. Truth be told, I don't have many enemies to boot and I don't intend to make many in my life. I've made mistakes. We all make mistakes. For a long time I've been trying to redeem myself and, through doing so, I have learned so much about my friends, my family,  and my own life; I know now that I want to do my best and be myself because that'll be worth so much more to the people around me and myself in the end. 

And So... 

 Life goes on. It's so great right now and I'm extremely happy. I have amazing friends, a fantastic girlfriend, and a wonderful family. I know my post tonight has had a bit more of a profound twist to it but, with everything going on lately, I think I just needed a little review to put things into perspective and really bask in the moment (not that I'm bragging). I'm in love with life now more than ever and I appreciate it. Now, instead of doing my homework, I will go text Charlotte and read a couple pages of Batman: Year One. After that, I might read some of Dracula for English and I most definitely have to study for my Biology test tomorrow... Anyways, this is the Fro signing off; I shall return soon, I'm sure. 

Homestruck In The Homestretch

 Well, saying it's been a little while since I've written here would probably be a bit of an understatement... That being said, I just love how reflective this whole blog-keeping activity really is; it's almost therapeutic actually. A lot of things have happened over the time between this post and my last... some bad things, some good things. Nonetheless, there have been some awesome times and a whole new chapter of my life is in it's earliest stages.

The Greater Good

 To be completely blunt, my parents separated around the beginning of August (if I recall correctly). Honestly, it was an extremely emotional time for the first week or so but, while things may still be a little emotionally shaky, my brother and I have both come to terms with it, I think. I'm finding that the house feels a little empty now that my Dad isn't living here (and despite the fact that we still see him); my Mom has her good days and her bad days but, whenever Dad comes to visit or help out with something, it seems like everything ends in some kind of argument. We've decided to move, although we're not entirely sure where to  or when we'll be doing so; we've been cleaning out the basement and getting things ready for a big sale we'll have sometime in the early fall. I know that the whole process of moving has really put a lot of stress on my parents and is probably the reason they seem to argue so often, but it really isn't helping us complete our goals and it makes me quite upset when we're in the middle of doing something and they start firing back and forth between each other; it also adds to the emotional gravity of the situation and brings us down. I really don't want to be that typical teenage kid in the middle of his parent's separation that ends up hating his parents because of their arguing (and I'll never truly hate my parents, I mean, how could anyone?), but it really does bother me when I have to sit there and listen to my Mom and Dad do that! Anyways, I don't want to broadcast this to the whole world cause I'm not entirely sure they'd appreciate that, but I needed somewhere to vent or else I was gonna explode! 

Plans Discontinued

 So, I've been looking back at all my posts and I've realized how little I've accomplished of what I originally set out to do when the summer started; I wanted to go places, talk to people, and do so many different things!!!! What the hell happened?! I haven't hung out with Emma (who remains a mystery woman to me), I haven't gotten Hazel back to hangout with again, and I haven't written half of the stuff I had ideas for in the first place (although I have written some things). I mean, I'm almost completely disappointed with my lack of persistence and determination this summer when it comes to going out of my way to do things... I've really just let all of my plans fall-through. That being said, school's gonna be here in less than a week, and I'm sure that'll create an abundance of new plans somehow; I find myself a little more disappointed because I won't be doing BMT or Drama this year, two courses I have fallen in love with. Besides all of that bad news, I'm still looking forward to my courses and to seeing all of my friends again. 

The Dark Odyssey 

 Considering there hasn't been a lot of good things coming out of this summer, I've been extremely creative in terms of writing and ideas for novels or screenplays. Upon speaking to my friend Clark (who slept over for the first time a few nights ago), it was refreshing to learn that he also writes screenplays and that, despite how rare it truly is find others around our age, I'm not the only one who writes full screenplays for films that I'd love to see come to fruition. Recently, I've finished the screenplay for the first episode of A Killer Among Us, started writing an outline for a sequel to my Mortal Kombat script with the help of my friend Shawn, and have begun working on an untitled screenplay based on the internet meme Slender Man. I've also written the prologue for a novel I'm working on titled The Dark Odyssey and have been ironing out a few ideas for Insanity's Bride and some unrelated poems and songs about love, life, and death. Speaking of Insanity, I haven't seen Sharon or Matt in a very long time; I'm guessing this might have something to do with Matt going into college this year, meaning it could be just Sharon and I working on the project for a while. On an unrelated note, I've discovered some old writing pieces that I worked on back in my early days of public school and, I have to say, they're kind of hilarious (compared to my writing now, that is). Anyways, like I said, I've been extremely creative this summer and I've just stumbled upon some new ideas that I won't reveal quite yet because they're in their earliest stages of development. 

Official cover to my novel-in-progress, The Dark Odyssey.

Un-official poster that I made for Insanity's Bride.

Old Habits vs. The Greater Good

 I think I'm a compulsive liar. There, I said it. I mean, I've told so many little white lies in the past that their combined pressure has added up to the feeling of having told one big lie. I was watching The Breakfast Club for the first time (yes, I know, I can't believe I hadn't seen it before either) and the "weird" girl mentioned how she's a compulsive liar which made me suddenly realize that I may also be. Then, I was watching a marathon of Breaking Bad season 2 and Walter White was trying and cover up his lies with more lies causing his whole family to fall apart, I realized that some lies are much more necessary than others are and that, sometimes, it's the little unnecessary lies that come back to bite us in the ass. Lately, the only lie that's been bugging me has been that I told Hazel that I'm not a virgin when, in truth, I actually am; occasionally this presents a problem in the form of brief interactions between Hazel and those who know the truth, so I constantly try to steer the conversation away from sex, unless I'm alone with her (and that definitely is not meant the way it sounds). 

The Cake Is A Lie

 It's my Dad's birthday tomorrow and I intend to make him a card (despite my mother's idea of taking Dylan and I out to buy him one). I suppose I'll leave off by saying that I may not write again until school starts and that I rescued a den of kittens and their mother from Vauxhall Park with the help of my friend Mercedes just a few days ago; we took them back to her house and now they await a suitable home to be found for them.  

May randomness prevail!!!