Trying to Rise....trying. trying. trying.

[shadedmelody]

"I guess we are who we are for a lot of reasons- And maybe we'll never know most of them, but even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there. We can still do things- and we can try to feel ok about them."
~the perks of being a wallflower~

That just about sums it up for me.

Comments

[arwen]

Then there must be many reasons you are an angel.

[shadedmelody]

angels.....humph.

wings. floating. music. air.

freedom. peace.

ah...peace.

[xoxoxo]

[openeyes7]

You have this wonderful ability to find the best quotes. Another great one!

You're going straight to the top...I'm sure of that!!

love you!!

[shadedmelody]

I hope I am not going to the top while pushing the stone....

But, yes...sometimes (not Thursdays) life seems hopeful, eh?

the perks of being a wallflower

[philipthegr8]

That's one of my favorite books in the entire world, and it makes my day to find out that you like it too. I once read it onto my computer and mixed music into it to make some CD audio books for my then girlfriend. I have mp3's around somewhere if you want to hear it.

Re: the perks of being a wallflower

[shadedmelody]

Yeah...I read it long ago and I was flipping through again recently...
The book touched on every single crazy coming of age challenge there could be...and I appreciated that.

What kind of music did you put to it, I'm curious...(?)

Re: the perks of being a wallflower

[philipthegr8]

Well the book is put out by MTV's publishing company, so music is essential to the books. The main character is preoccupied with it, making mix tapes and DJing the party and associated landslide with the trip into the city. Since music was so central to the book, I wanted to mix some of the essential songs like "Asleep" and "Landslide" into the narrative.

Re: the perks of being a wallflower

[shadedmelody]

That sounds pretty intriguing actually....
I'd love to give it a go and listen.
;)

[kooncy]

I've been meaning to pick up that particular book.

I do hope you find at least some sort of sanctuary other than writing; we both know it can only help so much. You deserve a clear mind. Even if for one day, you do. Sometimes I read your entries, and it's as if you resemble one of the many voices of my mind. I always feel a certain bond with you. A stranger, yes, but almost not at all. No matter what you're feeling, whether it sadness, happiness, anger.. you're not alone. Make sure you remember that.

Yeah, CA may be my escape from a very blurry shroud of nothing.

family - 'fam-lE' n. a group of people united by certain convictions or a common affiliation; a group of individuals living under one roof and usually under one head.

Interesting. *COUGH*COUGH*

[shadedmelody]

I am lucky enough to have a few other "sanctuaries" besides writing. Because it obviously cannot save my life. All we can do is use it to be open and able to give/receive perspective and insight. Anything more is just a pleasant surprise.
I think we all in some way deserve a clear mind and the ability to clean the cobwebs and shine up the wooden box that sometimes locks us away. I'm relieved and happy that you are able to relate to what I write/feel- and you're able to reach out and tell me that, because it makes this battle much less frightening. Truly. Strangers are just friends we havent met yet, remember? When there is a "read between the lines" kind of communication....it's automatic connection that makes us all a little less isolated. Thanks for helping me to remember that

[shootingstar145]

I think youre great.
:)

I love you and I think youre the sexiest pen collector in tri state area!