High Five! Down Low! Not That Low!

The title of this post in no way correlates with the content. Which is becoming a theme with my blog, I've noticed. Heck, I'm not even sure what it means. I just sort of sleepily wrote a title and there it was, euphemism and all. Hmmm. That probably says a lot about my default state of mind.
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You might have noticed I deleted the post from a few days ago, "In Earnest Defense of Gossip". Frankly, that's because I re-read it and realized it sucked and didn't make sense. If I get the time I'll edit it up and re-post it, but don't hold your breath.
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I shaved my head a few days ago. People were really surprised (coughHannahcough). I didn't think it was a big deal. When people ask me why I did it, they never seem to believe me when I tell them that I woke up one day and decided that hair was annoying and I didn't want it anymore, which is the truth. Apparently that's not a normal thing to do. Who knew?
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On that topic, every other day I'm taking a picture of my hair to track it's progress of how it's growing. I think it'd be cool to see the progression. But what this guy did was far more incredible--he actually took a picture of himself every day for SIX YEARS. Watch the video, then at the end click back to the start and see how different he is from when he began. Keep an eye out for the tiny details--how his clothing, face, hair, environment slowly changes as his life moves forward. I was flabbergasted and truly inspired. Check it out.
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Nothing frustrates me more than people who don't communicate with others when they have a problem with them. I can't even begin to comprehend doing that. What do you gain out of it? Why is it so hard to go up and have a conversation with someone to clear the air between you? I guess the answer is pretty obvious--it's hard to confront someone about a problem. Because half of you is scared you're going to be made a fool of, and half of you wants to be believe the problem is real so that your anger is justified. I get it. But that doesn't make it right.
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Some really great song lyrics:

I am hiding from some beast
But the beast was always here
Watching without eyes
Because the beast is just my fear
That I am just nothing
Now its just what I've become
What am I waiting for
Its already done

Believe - The Bravery

I never thought that you wanted for me to stay
So I left you with the girls that came your way
But darling when I see you, I see me
I often thought that you'd be better off left alone
Why throw a circle round a man with broken bones
But darling when I see you, I see me

I See You, You See Me - The Magic Numbers

Links to these songs
Believe
I See You, You See Me
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Guys, did you ever notice how different things become depending on how many males you're hanging out with? Here's a handy chart.

SOLITUDE - Go play Halo, you friendless dweeb. (I'm just kidding! You probably spent all your money on Magic Cards and can't afford an XBox).

BICYCLE - This makes for a semi-awkward Man Date, unless video games or intoxicants are involved. Don't do drugs, kids.

THREE'S COMPANY - A huge departure from the twosome. It is now okay to go out in public without seeming like a happily gay couple. Catching a movie, getting ice cream...anything is possible when you have some tricycle action going on! Although video games take one for the team here. Three-way split screen? Awkward turtle.

FOUR SCORE - Another enormous leap. The triangle can be awkward. The square is perfect. 90 degree angles, man! Not only are video games a valid option now, but now you can do pretty much anything and make it work. Want to play a little two on two sports-action? It can happen. Just sit around and talk? Sure, why not? Want to hug it out? Everyone has a partner!

FIFTH DIMENSION - Once you get here, there's no turning back. The comfortability of the foursome is gone, replaced by the much more uncertain pentagon. It feels like a boring party that everyone left early from. Video games don't work, 2 on 3 sports can't either, and there's now too many opinions of what to do to make any decisions that everyone's happy with. Plus now you can't hug it out without someone getting their feelings hurt. Which is the most crucial flaw of all.
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Time to go study for AP tests. Have a great weekend, everyone! And if you get the chance, send some good mojo up to Linfield, where some very talented musicians who I love dearly are playing for state solo ensemble. Delicious sounds, guys!

- Justin