Reading lists;

Online checking out my "Blog Updates Reading List" and I've noticed some things from reading Max's blog, and even Alex's (hey, I started this kid on blogging, might as well check up on him every now and then). We'll break this up, because everyone knows how much I love organizing things :)

Max's blog: Well, as sad as this is, I've realized that life could be so much worse. Even for him. Living here might make some people forget what a charmed life we lead. Sure, we might have the occasional broken heart or friendship drama, but not too far from here there are kids literally fighting for their lives. Families barely able to stay afloat with the shitty economy. So Max, you can complain all you want about how awkward & uncomfortable things are for you right now, and I'm sure a lot of people will give you empathy. But please, please don't act like you've been there and done that. Because I'd be willing to bet that thousands of people would trade places with you in a heartbeat.

Alex's blog: Mr. Baptiste. You're an...interesting person. You definitely keep me on my toes. Whenever I read your blog I never know what side of you I'm gonna be looking at. You're a hard-ass, then a softie. A degenerate, then someone interested and concerned for their future. Whatever the case, reading your blog forces me to think ahead into the future. I don't know if that's a good or bad thing. As of recently, I've enjoyed just living in the moment. At least for a little while, because then I'll be reminded in some way of my preferred career or homework that needs to eventually be done. But sometimes you talk about college. That scares the hell out of me. Living on my own, around people I don't know, doing something completely by myself, sinking or swimming based on my decisions. It's a challenge and a setback. On one hand, I want to prove to myself that I can do this. That I'm good enough to survive in the real world without any help. But on the other hand, I can't help feeling terrified and nostalgic and just plain sad. But I guess it helps me appreciate the time I have now with the people I love. And for that, I thank you.

It just goes to show that no one knows everything on their own. No matter how much I like to think I know everything :) We all prosper from a little guidance. Whether it be from our role models, our elders, or even our peers. Everyone needs someone to keep them in check.