when i read the paper, watch the news, communicate with people, etc i get upset because of this. this fact that we cannot all get along and enjoy the beauty around us.

but despite all the shit out there, lately i have been noticing something else. it is that there is some good out there. there are truly good people still left in this world. i am lucky enough to continue encountering them every day of my life.

whether it be at school, the gym, or on the street, i always seem to find that one person that makes me feel better about the future of this society. it could be a smile, empowering letter, kind gesture, or just plain stimulating conversation.

i know that there is also a lot of crap in this world, but i think there is also enough good to outweigh the evil.

very idealistic comments by me but then again i am an idealist. i believe that the world could be at peace and that every one person makes a difference. as smoochy would say: "you can't change the world but you can make a dent in it." i agree with this 100%.

while i may have my feet firmly planted in the clouds, i don't think that is such a terrible thing. it helps me get by. it allows me to disregard the iniquitous and focus on the unblemished.

if i need to live in somewhat of a fantasy land to keep myself here, breathing, and carefree, then that is what i must do. this life is meant to be lived and not spent worrying about the shit you cannot change.