Suburban Days, Summer Rooms

[kntuckyfrydnick]

Domestic life.  Suburbia.  I can only take so much of it for so long before I feel the corners close in around me.  The creativity is crimped and I’m asked to do the dishes on a whim.  No wonder it’s times like these I feel like the adolescent Nick.  Complete freedom and expanse to constraint.  That’s often how I felt growing up here in San Diego

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I know how you feel

[jessicarabbit7]

I remember to this day when I asked Ojeda to sign my yearbook. The whole task became actually quite uncomfortable and a bit awkward. Allow me to explain. I had to wait for him in the line of people (that you well saw on your own) and turned out to be last. I didn't have anything to do after this period so I didn't mind waiting, that was until he and I are alone in his room and he has the 300 lb pressure of having to write something meaningful and inspiring while I sit there and pretend not to watch. This is comedic really because deep down the whole thing was not that big of a deal. I just remember how he touched me as he did you and Temple, and ironically Ojeda and I never really had those long conversations about the future after high school. It was those few moments, when he commented on my performance in Five Women, wished me a happy birthday, giving him an appreciation card, and him writing me a short but meaningful yearbook entry.

I've probably told you this story before but reading your entry so reminded me of those days and how lately I have really been thinking of high school and how certain mentors really influenced how I am pursuing my life. Let's face it, Ojeda is one of the people that inspired me to study film. But will I go back and visit him anytime soon, probably not. It's like you said, he kind of gave us wings. I don't think he gave us a boomerang to swing back to him for more. :)~ Having said this saying hello and thanks is important, but maybe just once, who knows?

The rest of your entry speaks volumes, Nick. I trust your judge of character and agree with you on the generation gap that you and I have with Trevor's demographic and how people his age may have views on the world today. It can be disheartening. I hope and trust that Trevor will use his good to influence the rest, and knowing Janelle will too. :)~

Thanks for letting me reply, Nick. I know that I love reading what you write and that you appreciate my reply. That's what friends just know. :) We'll make plans to get together soon.

Re: I know how you feel

[kntuckyfrydnick]

Jess, thank you for your friendly and thoughtful reply. You know I always value your thoughts. That's interesting, I didn't know you had such a connection with Ojeda too. But you seemed to be one of the few who really got the concept of "go on, fly." Clearly I didn't. ;)

Listen, we really should get together soon. I need a lady's advice on some things. How about sometime tomorrow (Thursday) for coffee or something?