No one can stand the harshness of the real world all the time. If you're stuck thinking about your reality for too long, you will probably shatter under its weight. You gotta have somewhere to go. You wanna know where I go? I always find myself in the City Of Trees where my nightmares and … Continue reading City of Trees
Old Shoes
"Just move that box right here," I heard my dad say, from the next room.The box in my arms contained an unidentifiable amount of importance and memories from my dad's past. Being his son and offspring, I do not know how to feel. Every once in a while, I hear stories of my dad's strife … Continue reading Old Shoes
Paradise on Fire
I will never forget the conversation I had with a resident of Paradise, California. This is a true conversation that I had. I consciously chose to keep the name the same and any referenced dialogue the same. I do not have his expressed consent on posting this, so I will not fully describe what was … Continue reading Paradise on Fire
fake plants
I love fake plants. I have since I was a kid, I loved toting around a bundle of colorful fake flowers, carrying them everywhere I went. I'm not really sure why I even took an interest in them: maybe it's because I knew they wouldn't die like every large fuzzy leaf would after a few … Continue reading fake plants
Don’t Cry Over Spilled Mayonnaise
Alexis, my coworker, and I were on our way to BJ's. The car ride there, we were discussing on what we were going to eat there. The spring air gradually transitioning into summer brings the excitement of new opportunities, and that's exactly what was going to happen.I agreed to get some clam chowder and a … Continue reading Don’t Cry Over Spilled Mayonnaise
The First Confession
I always wanted to tell you how much respect I have for you. I don't know why I didn't do it when you were here. I guess, looking back on it, I just didn't understand what it meant at the time. Days we spent together were just nice and wholesome. In fact, I don't think … Continue reading The First Confession
car window
I'm staring out the car window just watching the scenery zoom by as you drive. It's funny how time just doesn't exist in that moment. I'm normally always the one that must drive. That's just how it's been. You're the only one that drives me places so that I can just relax in the front … Continue reading car window
Make A Wish
if I had one wish, right here, tonight, I don't know what I'd want. Staying up till 5 am is my new normal. that's quite a few 11:11 PMs that have drifted away right in front of me. I guess I think about my day. I'm thinking about you, mom. I'm thinking about my love … Continue reading Make A Wish
Dinner at 2am
I truly believe that people are only happy because they no longer have to feel sad. And that same principle can be applied to any concept: war, pain, poverty, you name it. ALlFor me, it's community. You never feel like someone until you've become no one. And community can be easily expressed with events, dating … Continue reading Dinner at 2am
Highway To Hell
Do you ever think about life as an endless cycle? wake up. get ready. go to school/work. come home. do homework, or maybe if you're lucky a hobby, or Netflix even. you do? well, don't. Do you ever think about quitting? It's a stupid job. School is worthless once you reach "the real world" or … Continue reading Highway To Hell
Feeling Drives Work 