Comments | samanthabaker: melt all the ice in my head

samanthabaker

melt all the ice in my head

Aug 12, 2007 23:58

as of this very moment, i have 3 nights left in this house, to be alone in my room, have a little sister next door, and a dog at my feet. i am everything i could have hoped for emotionally; completely pulled together, and unflinchingly prepared ( Read more... )

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dproberts August 13 2007, 17:57:18 UTC

i couldn't even imagine leaving home. i forgot that marcus was starting his first day of high school today, so i woke up at 8:30 and it dawned on me that i would be spending this week without his presence in the house. the realization of that made me really sad.

"i am ashamed and even angry with myself for going through this stonefaced and with a passive heart." what's funny to me is that i can identify with that statement so well, because i have felt that way so many times before. it frustrates me thoroughly when things don't affect me like i know they should. and yet in the present, i am the complete opposite of that. i've always been the emotionally balanced one, and lately i've found myself more emotional than i can ever remember. i don't completely feel like myself.

"i want to know someone the way i know myself, and i want others to feel comfortable doing the same for me." i could quote your words over and over again. i love your writing, and you write in a way that makes me feel like i can relate to you, and it makes ( ... )

in_my_place___ August 13 2007, 21:26:14 UTC

The part where you describe how awkward it is for you to give hugs. 2 years ago when I was about your age, I hated any form of PDA. It's incredible how much you change within just your first 2 years of college.

like_noway August 15 2007, 04:57:20 UTC

For some really strange reason, i feel myself connecting more with you than with anyone else I've ever met. It's a really nice feeling. I hope you achieve your goal in college, I truly do. And I'll even help you in every possible way.
And you better miss me.

samanthabaker August 15 2007, 09:42:48 UTC

i've been missing you for two whole years already. that won't be changing, believe me. i'm really glad we can relate to eachother... keep that head help high and you will do so well. i love you dearly!

hello_dear August 15 2007, 08:28:38 UTC

i really cannot wait to see the person you're going to become. and i will definitely be calling you when i'm in tucson. too good to pass up!

samanthabaker August 15 2007, 09:41:30 UTC

:) i'll look forward to it!