About three days Ben died, and national and international media started carrying the story, I was online on an internet gaming service that I frequented. Usually, in the main chatroom, people would discuss current events. At the time, they were discussing Ben's murder, and I joined in, telling them about the student's reaction. I won't ever forget how they reacated. They all started telling personal stories about losing someone close to them, and how much it hurt them, and how bad they felt for Ben's friends. And I'm not talking about everyday exaggerating teenagers who are telling me this. These are 20, 30, even 40 year-olds from all over the world. Some guy from Belgium, some guy from London, all kinds of people. For what it's worth, these guys, who had no idea who anyone at Centennial High School was before this, cared.
For them, it was just another story on the news. But for them, it meant something. They knew what it must be like. And they cared.
I lost faith in my peers. But then again, most have never been through a loss like Centennial felt. But then again, where is the compassion? I think this is why I'm scared for college. I'm scared that I won't find anyone who can understand why my views may be a little more advanced than others. I don't know. It's all so weird.
:) Carrie, I must say, that I really want to meet you. I remember you saying that you had some problems with the whole housing situation, but once it gets straightened out and I find out where I'm living, we should compare. And we'll definitely have to meet up and share stories. Because I don't know where else I'd be able to turn.
The problems with my housing were straightened out, and I should find out my housing, like everyone else, on Monday. I agree, we should definitely meet up, and the sooner the better. I can't wait to meet you and I'm really sorry we didn't meet up sooner.
Oh, sweet about the housing! And we find out Monday?! Ahh!
When will you be in State College? My family and I are going on the 26th. I'll be pretty busy that day, though, now that I think about it. If all else fails, we should meet up during move-in, maybe meet up before convocation and go together so we have some company.
My AIM screen name is fallenstar142, if you want to catch me there. I don't get on too much anymore since I'm at work most of the day. But you never know... :)
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About three days Ben died, and national and international media started carrying the story, I was online on an internet gaming service that I frequented. Usually, in the main chatroom, people would discuss current events. At the time, they were discussing Ben's murder, and I joined in, telling them about the student's reaction. I won't ever forget how they reacated. They all started telling personal stories about losing someone close to them, and how much it hurt them, and how bad they felt for Ben's friends. And I'm not talking about everyday exaggerating teenagers who are telling me this. These are 20, 30, even 40 year-olds from all over the world. Some guy from Belgium, some guy from London, all kinds of people. For what it's worth, these guys, who had no idea who anyone at Centennial High School was before this, cared.
For them, it was just another story on the news.
But for them, it meant something. They knew what it must be like. And they cared.
And that can make all the difference.
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I lost faith in my peers. But then again, most have never been through a loss like Centennial felt. But then again, where is the compassion? I think this is why I'm scared for college. I'm scared that I won't find anyone who can understand why my views may be a little more advanced than others. I don't know. It's all so weird.
I love you, Dan.
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The problems with my housing were straightened out, and I should find out my housing, like everyone else, on Monday. I agree, we should definitely meet up, and the sooner the better. I can't wait to meet you and I'm really sorry we didn't meet up sooner.
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When will you be in State College? My family and I are going on the 26th. I'll be pretty busy that day, though, now that I think about it. If all else fails, we should meet up during move-in, maybe meet up before convocation and go together so we have some company.
My AIM screen name is fallenstar142, if you want to catch me there. I don't get on too much anymore since I'm at work most of the day. But you never know... :)
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