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			<title>Do you wanna earn easy money</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:07:36 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[If you wanna earn money really easily, I suggest you go to this link below.
scroll down and click on the banner that says “ Get Paid At Cash Crate”.

[url]http://www.practiceboard.com/?9602114[/url]

CashCrate offers a free and easy way to earn money regularly by simply filling out some surveys.
If you join as a American you get to literally chose from hundreds of surveys and two guaranteed daily surveys that bring in $1.60 per day if you complete both each day.
This means that you can earn $584 per year from just taking the daily surveys which is about $49 extra cash per month in your pockets. Minimum payout is $10 which means that you do get paid monthly if you take just the daily surveys
Below is a link that shows proof of payments. [url]http://home.cogeco.ca/~bjohnson28/InternetChecks/[/url]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>If you wanna earn money really easily, I suggest you go to this link below.<br />
scroll down and click on the banner that says “ Get Paid At Cash Crate”.<br />
<br />
[url]http://www.practiceboard.com/?9602114[/url]<br />
<br />
CashCrate offers a free and easy way to earn money regularly by simply filling out some surveys.<br />
If you join as a American you get to literally chose from hundreds of surveys and two guaranteed daily surveys that bring in $1.60 per day if you complete both each day.<br />
This means that you can earn $584 per year from just taking the daily surveys which is about $49 extra cash per month in your pockets. Minimum payout is $10 which means that you do get paid monthly if you take just the daily surveys<br />
Below is a link that shows proof of payments. [url]http://home.cogeco.ca/~bjohnson28/InternetChecks/[/url]</div>

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			<dc:creator>andicakes</dc:creator>
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			<title><![CDATA[It's over!!!!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.teenphrase.com/blogs/ghostwriter/109-its-over.html</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:53:46 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[OMG IT'S OVER!!!! Summer school is FINALLY over Im soooooooo happy yet so sad. You meet alot of awesome people there lol. I miss Greg and Kendell...my homies. But thank GOD for e-mail and phones.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>OMG IT'S OVER!!!! Summer school is FINALLY over Im soooooooo happy yet so sad. You meet alot of awesome people there lol. I miss Greg and Kendell...my homies. But thank GOD for e-mail and phones.</div>

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			<title>Update</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:34:55 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Wow, it's been a while.

I stumbled across this while I was sorting out my bookmarks... Anyway I thought I'd update anyone who cared (or still cares) on my best friend... She's doing absolutely great.

I went over to France to visit her last month, and it was the most amazing time I've ever had. We just hung out, and we played a gig on the Saturday night, so it was pretty deadly. She's really happy with her boyfriend, and seemed totally genuinely happy altogether, which pleased me greatly.

Meanwhile, I have met a new lady and am falling in love with her at an alarming rate, which is turning me into a total sap (at an alarming rate).

More later. =]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Wow, it's been a while.<br />
<br />
I stumbled across this while I was sorting out my bookmarks... Anyway I thought I'd update anyone who cared (or still cares) on my best friend... She's doing absolutely great.<br />
<br />
I went over to France to visit her last month, and it was the most amazing time I've ever had. We just hung out, and we played a gig on the Saturday night, so it was pretty deadly. She's really happy with her boyfriend, and seemed totally genuinely happy altogether, which pleased me greatly.<br />
<br />
Meanwhile, I have met a new lady and am falling in love with her at an alarming rate, which is turning me into a total sap (at an alarming rate).<br />
<br />
More later. =]</div>

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			<title>My First Blog Entry! *queue gasps*</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:37:03 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Well well well. Hello TeenPhrase, nice to meet you! So, I was looking for a teen forum for a while because you have no idea how boring it gets over here! I'm glad I found this one, spent one day here and I already have an Insane Buddy! =P 

And I am loving these emotes!! We need more though! Must have more! xD 
If I haven't already told you, (i cant remember if i have) I am home-educated. Its so much easier then normal schooling!! Ha.. 

I have fixed my laptop!! Wooo!! Yesterday I was on my mum's comp btw. 

Anyhoo, nothing that interesting happening here at the moment so.. Laters!

CS x   ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><font size="2"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font color="purple">Well well well. Hello TeenPhrase, nice to meet you! So, I was looking for a teen forum for a while because you have no idea how boring it gets over here! I'm glad I found this one, spent one day here and I already have an Insane Buddy! =P <br />
<br />
And I am loving these emotes!! We need more though! Must have more! xD <br />
If I haven't already told you, (i cant remember if i have) I am home-educated. Its so much easier then normal schooling!! Ha.. <br />
<br />
I have fixed my laptop!! Wooo!! Yesterday I was on my mum's comp btw. <br />
<br />
Anyhoo, nothing that interesting happening here at the moment so.. Laters!<br />
<br />
CS x </font> </font> </font></div>

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			<dc:creator>Corky Screw</dc:creator>
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			<title>Issues with ones self.</title>
			<link>http://www.teenphrase.com/blogs/devie/106-issues-ones-self.html</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:47:31 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[So recently I've noticed that many of the people I chat with keep giving me compliments and telling me how I  put a smile on their faces and make them happy. But isnt it them making themselves happy? I'm just being the crazy me...But if i can do that to others..why cant I make myself happy and put a smile on my face? I look in the mirror and feel disgusted with what image is looking back at me.i dont know..random short rant.

<3 Devie <3]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>So recently I've noticed that many of the people I chat with keep giving me compliments and telling me how I  put a smile on their faces and make them happy. But isnt it them making themselves happy? I'm just being the crazy me...But if i can do that to others..why cant I make myself happy and put a smile on my face? I look in the mirror and feel disgusted with what image is looking back at me.i dont know..random short rant.<br />
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&lt;3 Devie &lt;3</div>

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			<title>Wtfff????</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:11:45 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>i am so sick and tired of him! it doesnt matter wtf i do, its never good and if it is, its not enough. excuse me for venting, but if u dnt wanna hear it than dont read. do u guys ever feel like the world is crashing down on youu? just because i fuckk up sometimes does not give himmmmm the right to HIT me!! it makes no sense at all. i dont know hwat im supposed to do. ive been putting up with this shit my whole lifee. i just need someone to tell me wtf i am supposed to do about this. i need someone to make me feel better....

:angry:</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>i am so sick and tired of him! it doesnt matter wtf i do, its never good and if it is, its not enough. excuse me for venting, but if u dnt wanna hear it than dont read. do u guys ever feel like the world is crashing down on youu? just because i fuckk up sometimes does not give himmmmm the right to HIT me!! it makes no sense at all. i dont know hwat im supposed to do. ive been putting up with this shit my whole lifee. i just need someone to tell me wtf i am supposed to do about this. i need someone to make me feel better....<br />
<br />
:angry:</div>

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			<title>Wtfff????</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:11:42 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>i am so sick and tired of him! it doesnt matter wtf i do, its never good and if it is, its not enough. excuse me for venting, but if u dnt wanna hear it than dont read. do u guys ever feel like the world is crashing down on youu? just because i fuckk up sometimes does not give himmmmm the right to HIT me!! it makes no sense at all. i dont know hwat im supposed to do. ive been putting up with this shit my whole lifee. i just need someone to tell me wtf i am supposed to do about this. i need someone to make me feel better....

:angry:</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>i am so sick and tired of him! it doesnt matter wtf i do, its never good and if it is, its not enough. excuse me for venting, but if u dnt wanna hear it than dont read. do u guys ever feel like the world is crashing down on youu? just because i fuckk up sometimes does not give himmmmm the right to HIT me!! it makes no sense at all. i dont know hwat im supposed to do. ive been putting up with this shit my whole lifee. i just need someone to tell me wtf i am supposed to do about this. i need someone to make me feel better....<br />
<br />
:angry:</div>

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			<dc:creator>crazy666bitch</dc:creator>
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			<title>Why do I always get screwed over?</title>
			<link>http://www.teenphrase.com/blogs/emerge-from-the-shadows/103-why-do-i-always-get-screwed-over.html</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:43:11 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Seriously!
The boy I like doesn't like me.
The kids at my school need to be pushed onto the highway.
My parents like to bitch at me.
I always have to wait for everything and learn stuff the hard way.
Some people think I'm pretty and some people think I'm ugly. (but you know what? I'm giving myself the benefit of the doubt- I'm CUUUUTTTEE, fuckers!)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Seriously!<br />
The boy I like doesn't like me.<br />
The kids at my school need to be pushed onto the highway.<br />
My parents like to bitch at me.<br />
I always have to wait for everything and learn stuff the hard way.<br />
Some people think I'm pretty and some people think I'm ugly. (but you know what? I'm giving myself the benefit of the doubt- I'm CUUUUTTTEE, fuckers!)</div>

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			<title>Need your advice</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:16:23 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Me and this boy really like each other but theres one problem, hes an man whore. He slept over my house one night and the same night my friend slept over. and that was before we really liked each other...so my friend ended up giving him two hickeys and i forgave him for it cause were not like going out. and now hes going after my step sister. i filpped out on him and told him im pissed off at him. and hes still texting and flirting with her even after he told me he doesnt like her. and he even told me he said to her face that he didnt like her but i know hes lying. and i dont want him to break me and my step sisters relationship apart. and i dont want him to think i dont trust him, even though i really dont. so what should i do cause i considering just telling him to go with my step sister even though i really like him</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Me and this boy really like each other but theres one problem, hes an man whore. He slept over my house one night and the same night my friend slept over. and that was before we really liked each other...so my friend ended up giving him two hickeys and i forgave him for it cause were not like going out. and now hes going after my step sister. i filpped out on him and told him im pissed off at him. and hes still texting and flirting with her even after he told me he doesnt like her. and he even told me he said to her face that he didnt like her but i know hes lying. and i dont want him to break me and my step sisters relationship apart. and i dont want him to think i dont trust him, even though i really dont. so what should i do cause i considering just telling him to go with my step sister even though i really like him</div>

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			<dc:creator>Sh0nn0n</dc:creator>
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			<title>Remembering a great friend..</title>
			<link>http://www.teenphrase.com/blogs/ohsnapitslivvy/100-remembering-great-friend.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:00:57 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Alright, so first off I'm gonna start this entry by saying that the saying "you don't know what you have until it's gone" is true. To this day, I'm having difficulties forgiving myself. Tonight's just been a whirlwind of emotions.

Let me give you some background on this situation. His name was Niklas Deuschtvic (he was swedish). This guy was my best friend and practically my brother. I told him anything and everything. We did tons to things together no matter the weather. I mean, we even went to the top of this tower in the pouring rain. The sky wasn't even close to being a limit for us.

Oh, and before I continue, Nik was also 22 years old. But, it was like he was a part of the family. Everyone loved him and loved being around him.

Then on one day; February 26th 2006, my world came crashing down. It was around 3 a.m. when I got a phone call from Nik's sister telling me through uncontrollable sobs, that Nik had taken his own life. What hurt me even worse was that I had JUST gotten off the phone with him three hours before. Immediately, my mind began racing and a my brain became flooded with "what ifs". What if I would have stayed on the phone longer? What if I had asked him if he was okay?

His sister told me that she came over to his apartment after he wouldn't answer his phone. And that's where she found her baby brother with the life drained out of him, hanging from the rafter....

My life changed that day and quite frankly I've never been the same since. I miss him like the tragedy happend yesterday. There's a void in my heart from not getting to hear his voice calling me and telling me to "get my lazy ass outta bed". I've never met someone like Nik and I don't think I ever will.

What sparked me typing up this blog tonight is the sole fact that his best guy friend, Sean, calles me up and for some reason thinks I've forgotten that the 4th of July was when Nik would be at my house and we'd go watch fire works at this park. All these emotions came flooding out of me. I was so angry at Sean for reminding me of something that I've so desperately have tried to push out of my mind. It's a tough thing to lose someone you hold so dear to your heart. Again, I feel like a big piece of me is missing. There was no one on this Earth that got me better than Nik did.

Nik was such a beautiful person inside and out. He had SO much potential in life. Yeah, I knew he was hurting from things that happend in his past. But, we always talked about these things. There wasn't ONE thing that we kept from each other. At least that I kept from him. Nik broke his promise to me when he put that rope around his neck. And over two years later, I've not been able to completely forgive him.

So, I guess the purpose of this blog is to kind of give myself a chance to let my feelings out. But, it's also to inform. So many lives are taken by suicide. But, what goes unnoticed is the termoil that occurs for the ones left behind. Please, if you know someone or YOU are feeling like suicide is the only answer, TALK TO SOMEONE. Anyone that you trust to confide in. There's help out there. You are not alone in this in any way shape or form. 

I may not know each and every one of you out there. But, I geniunely love a lot of people. I've been to the depths of suicide and was pulled back into the light numerous times. You don't have to give up. Just please, know that you are loved by SOMEONE whether you know it or not.

My hearts always open, loves. You need a friend or a soundboard to vent on? Let me know. I'm here for you day or night. We all have a purpose in life. No matter what, YOU DO MEAN SOMETHING.

Just remember that the people that are in your life right now might not be there tomorrow. Don't hold your breath. Say what you want to say. Because you never know if you're gonna get another chance.

Stay safe,
Olivia. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><font face="Arial"><font color="Black">Alright, so first off I'm gonna start this entry by saying that the saying &quot;you don't know what you have until it's gone&quot; is true. To this day, I'm having difficulties forgiving myself. Tonight's just been a whirlwind of emotions.<br />
<br />
Let me give you some background on this situation. His name was Niklas Deuschtvic (he was swedish). This guy was my best friend and practically my brother. I told him anything and everything. We did tons to things together no matter the weather. I mean, we even went to the top of this tower in the pouring rain. The sky wasn't even close to being a limit for us.<br />
<br />
Oh, and before I continue, Nik was also 22 years old. But, it was like he was a part of the family. Everyone loved him and loved being around him.<br />
<br />
Then on one day; February 26th 2006, my world came crashing down. It was around 3 a.m. when I got a phone call from Nik's sister telling me through uncontrollable sobs, that Nik had taken his own life. What hurt me even worse was that I had JUST gotten off the phone with him three hours before. Immediately, my mind began racing and a my brain became flooded with &quot;what ifs&quot;. What if I would have stayed on the phone longer? What if I had asked him if he was okay?<br />
<br />
His sister told me that she came over to his apartment after he wouldn't answer his phone. And that's where she found her baby brother with the life drained out of him, hanging from the rafter....<br />
<br />
My life changed that day and quite frankly I've never been the same since. I miss him like the tragedy happend yesterday. There's a void in my heart from not getting to hear his voice calling me and telling me to &quot;get my lazy ass outta bed&quot;. I've never met someone like Nik and I don't think I ever will.<br />
<br />
What sparked me typing up this blog tonight is the sole fact that his best guy friend, Sean, calles me up and for some reason thinks I've forgotten that the 4th of July was when Nik would be at my house and we'd go watch fire works at this park. All these emotions came flooding out of me. I was so angry at Sean for reminding me of something that I've so desperately have tried to push out of my mind. It's a tough thing to lose someone you hold so dear to your heart. Again, I feel like a big piece of me is missing. There was no one on this Earth that got me better than Nik did.<br />
<br />
Nik was such a beautiful person inside and out. He had SO much potential in life. Yeah, I knew he was hurting from things that happend in his past. But, we always talked about these things. There wasn't ONE thing that we kept from each other. At least that I kept from him. Nik broke his promise to me when he put that rope around his neck. And over two years later, I've not been able to completely forgive him.<br />
<br />
So, I guess the purpose of this blog is to kind of give myself a chance to let my feelings out. But, it's also to inform. So many lives are taken by suicide. But, what goes unnoticed is the termoil that occurs for the ones left behind. Please, if you know someone or YOU are feeling like suicide is the only answer, TALK TO SOMEONE. Anyone that you trust to confide in. There's help out there. You are not alone in this in any way shape or form. <br />
<br />
I may not know each and every one of you out there. But, I geniunely love a lot of people. I've been to the depths of suicide and was pulled back into the light numerous times. You don't have to give up. Just please, know that you are loved by SOMEONE whether you know it or not.<br />
<br />
My hearts always open, loves. You need a friend or a soundboard to vent on? Let me know. I'm here for you day or night. We all have a purpose in life. No matter what, YOU DO MEAN SOMETHING.<br />
<br />
Just remember that the people that are in your life right now might not be there tomorrow. Don't hold your breath. Say what you want to say. Because you never know if you're gonna get another chance.<br />
<br />
Stay safe,<br />
Olivia. </font></font></div>

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			<title>Everythings cool now!!! YAY!!!</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:41:48 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Happy 4th of July people!!! So the guy thing is pretty much history now, I mean I still like Greg but wutever I'll tell him sooner or later Im not in a rush lol. Yesterday I invited Jarod and Greg to watch movies, we watched Fools Gold and lil bit of Jackass! I didnt pick Fools Gold out...Jarod did. It was hilarious! Jarod had to go at 5, and Greg stayed till 8. We went walking down my road and while we were walking we were talking about skating, I've been wanting to learn how to skateboard for a looong time and greg knows how but anywayz we were walking and there was this little board fence and it was LITTLE, so we just decided to jump on them and walk over them while pushing each other off it was fun until I was walking on one and the fence thing had ended and there was another one like not far from me and Greg was like I dare you to jump it, I was already gonna do it anywayz so I jumped it and as soon as my foot touched the wood it collapsed under me and I fall on my butt...I was so shocked that I didnt break my foot but it was hilarious Greg was laughing and fell over and I was still on my back to and laughing. It was great. He's very sweet to, I offered to take him home and he said No I dont want you to drive all that way by yourself...like I dont do that enough I dont think my parents liked him though, but wutever they dont like any of my friends they pretty much ignore them. Well thats all folks 
Peace]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Happy 4th of July people!!! So the guy thing is pretty much history now, I mean I still like Greg but wutever I'll tell him sooner or later Im not in a rush lol. Yesterday I invited Jarod and Greg to watch movies, we watched Fools Gold and lil bit of Jackass! I didnt pick Fools Gold out...Jarod did. It was hilarious! Jarod had to go at 5, and Greg stayed till 8. We went walking down my road and while we were walking we were talking about skating, I've been wanting to learn how to skateboard for a looong time and greg knows how but anywayz we were walking and there was this little board fence and it was LITTLE, so we just decided to jump on them and walk over them while pushing each other off it was fun until I was walking on one and the fence thing had ended and there was another one like not far from me and Greg was like I dare you to jump it, I was already gonna do it anywayz so I jumped it and as soon as my foot touched the wood it collapsed under me and I fall on my butt...I was so shocked that I didnt break my foot but it was hilarious Greg was laughing and fell over and I was still on my back to and laughing. It was great. He's very sweet to, I offered to take him home and he said No I dont want you to drive all that way by yourself...like I dont do that enough I dont think my parents liked him though, but wutever they dont like any of my friends they pretty much ignore them. Well thats all folks <br />
Peace</div>

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			<title>My Lyrical Work</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:50:11 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Any comments here or on my thread would be greatly appreciated. :D

Bluffton
Justin Shaffer

They were high-school heroes
All-State players
Always led their teams
In the Lord’s Prayer

And how does their Lord
The Almighty, repay them?
He leaves them for dead
On a bus in Atlanta

(Chorus)
They say that good things
Happen to those that pray
But how can that be
With what happened that day?
It just goes to show
When you ask for his grace
You can pray all you want
Doesn’t mean that you’re safe

They say they were lucky
To survive like they did
The same can’t be said
For those that are dead

But if they were lucky
They’d be happy like us
Instead of wishing
They weren’t on that bus

(Chorus)

It seems to me
Life’s pretty damn cruel
You can say it’s all planned
But don’t be a fool
And remember to live
Your life day-by-day
’Cause the end ain’t close
But it ain’t far away

--------------------------------------

Adrian
Justin Shaffer

A boy just sixteen
Stands in a parking lot
Over the body of some kid
He’d just shot
When he realizes
He’s still holding the gun
He throws it in a dumpster
And starts to run

(Chorus)
(Adrian) Your curtain’s falling way too fast
(Adrian) So much future, so little past
(Adrian) How can the scene already be done
(Adrian) When the show’s only just begun?

His feet keep running
But he’s not sure where
He can’t go home
There’s nobody there
Who will protect him
For what he has done
His fear still growing
He continues to run

He stops running
Though he doesn’t know why
He sits on the sidewalk
And starts to cry
Tired of life
As a thug on the street
He thinks his life over
As he sits there and weeps

(Chorus)

He can’t stop thinking
About the kid that’s dead
Thoughts of guilt
Run through his head
He could’ve been
Somebody’s brother
Probably the son
Of a caring mother

And now he’s done
This is the end
Of somebody’s life
Of somebody’s friend
He finally realizes
That he can’t win
So Adrian goes
To turn himself in

(Chorus)

Now he’s in jail
Where he’ll probably rot
Where his life and his cell
Is all that he’s got
Do you think the worst taste
That could ever be tasted
Is the taste of a good life
Gone wasted?

(Chorus x2)

--------------------------------------

The Wait
Justin Shaffer

I lie awake and think of you
And all the things that we could do
And when I finally drift to sleep
It's you that I see in my dreams

(Chorus)
I don't know who you are
I don't know where you are
I don't know what you are
But I know that you are
I don't know why I haven't found you yet
But I'll keep looking, that much you can bet

(Chorus)

I know that I can't have you now
But we'll find each other, some way, somehow
I know that we'll meet someday
But I'll keep living along the way

(Chorus x2)

(Chorus x2)

---------------------------------------

What It's About
Justin Shaffer

He was sitting on a park bench in New York
Watching as the children played
Thinking of his life and of Heaven
And of how maybe it's not so far away

He pulled the razor out of his pocket
His life was getting worse by the day
But just as he'd gained the courage to do it
A girl's reflection shone in the blade

She said, "What ya doing there, mister?
Don't you know that thing's not a toy?
You could really hurt somebody
What would your mother say?"

Stunned, he just sat there in silence
And watched as the girl ran away
He hadn't thought at all of his mother
He couldn't imagine what she'd have said

Did this girl know he was in trouble?
Or was she some kind of sign from above?
Because of her he put down the razor
To live for the ones he loved

Sometimes this world seems so crazy
That there's no way out
But life is always worth living
If you know what it's about

It's not about war, greed, or power
Or how much oil is burned
It's about the people who love you
And the ones you love in return]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Any comments here or on my thread would be greatly appreciated. :D<br />
<br />
Bluffton<br />
Justin Shaffer<br />
<br />
They were high-school heroes<br />
All-State players<br />
Always led their teams<br />
In the Lord’s Prayer<br />
<br />
And how does their Lord<br />
The Almighty, repay them?<br />
He leaves them for dead<br />
On a bus in Atlanta<br />
<br />
(Chorus)<br />
They say that good things<br />
Happen to those that pray<br />
But how can that be<br />
With what happened that day?<br />
It just goes to show<br />
When you ask for his grace<br />
You can pray all you want<br />
Doesn’t mean that you’re safe<br />
<br />
They say they were lucky<br />
To survive like they did<br />
The same can’t be said<br />
For those that are dead<br />
<br />
But if they were lucky<br />
They’d be happy like us<br />
Instead of wishing<br />
They weren’t on that bus<br />
<br />
(Chorus)<br />
<br />
It seems to me<br />
Life’s pretty damn cruel<br />
You can say it’s all planned<br />
But don’t be a fool<br />
And remember to live<br />
Your life day-by-day<br />
’Cause the end ain’t close<br />
But it ain’t far away<br />
<br />
--------------------------------------<br />
<br />
Adrian<br />
Justin Shaffer<br />
<br />
A boy just sixteen<br />
Stands in a parking lot<br />
Over the body of some kid<br />
He’d just shot<br />
When he realizes<br />
He’s still holding the gun<br />
He throws it in a dumpster<br />
And starts to run<br />
<br />
(Chorus)<br />
(Adrian) Your curtain’s falling way too fast<br />
(Adrian) So much future, so little past<br />
(Adrian) How can the scene already be done<br />
(Adrian) When the show’s only just begun?<br />
<br />
His feet keep running<br />
But he’s not sure where<br />
He can’t go home<br />
There’s nobody there<br />
Who will protect him<br />
For what he has done<br />
His fear still growing<br />
He continues to run<br />
<br />
He stops running<br />
Though he doesn’t know why<br />
He sits on the sidewalk<br />
And starts to cry<br />
Tired of life<br />
As a thug on the street<br />
He thinks his life over<br />
As he sits there and weeps<br />
<br />
(Chorus)<br />
<br />
He can’t stop thinking<br />
About the kid that’s dead<br />
Thoughts of guilt<br />
Run through his head<br />
He could’ve been<br />
Somebody’s brother<br />
Probably the son<br />
Of a caring mother<br />
<br />
And now he’s done<br />
This is the end<br />
Of somebody’s life<br />
Of somebody’s friend<br />
He finally realizes<br />
That he can’t win<br />
So Adrian goes<br />
To turn himself in<br />
<br />
(Chorus)<br />
<br />
Now he’s in jail<br />
Where he’ll probably rot<br />
Where his life and his cell<br />
Is all that he’s got<br />
Do you think the worst taste<br />
That could ever be tasted<br />
Is the taste of a good life<br />
Gone wasted?<br />
<br />
(Chorus x2)<br />
<br />
--------------------------------------<br />
<br />
The Wait<br />
Justin Shaffer<br />
<br />
I lie awake and think of you<br />
And all the things that we could do<br />
And when I finally drift to sleep<br />
It's you that I see in my dreams<br />
<br />
(Chorus)<br />
I don't know who you are<br />
I don't know where you are<br />
I don't know what you are<br />
But I know that you are<br />
I don't know why I haven't found you yet<br />
But I'll keep looking, that much you can bet<br />
<br />
(Chorus)<br />
<br />
I know that I can't have you now<br />
But we'll find each other, some way, somehow<br />
I know that we'll meet someday<br />
But I'll keep living along the way<br />
<br />
(Chorus x2)<br />
<br />
(Chorus x2)<br />
<br />
---------------------------------------<br />
<br />
What It's About<br />
Justin Shaffer<br />
<br />
He was sitting on a park bench in New York<br />
Watching as the children played<br />
Thinking of his life and of Heaven<br />
And of how maybe it's not so far away<br />
<br />
He pulled the razor out of his pocket<br />
His life was getting worse by the day<br />
But just as he'd gained the courage to do it<br />
A girl's reflection shone in the blade<br />
<br />
She said, &quot;What ya doing there, mister?<br />
Don't you know that thing's not a toy?<br />
You could really hurt somebody<br />
What would your mother say?&quot;<br />
<br />
Stunned, he just sat there in silence<br />
And watched as the girl ran away<br />
He hadn't thought at all of his mother<br />
He couldn't imagine what she'd have said<br />
<br />
Did this girl know he was in trouble?<br />
Or was she some kind of sign from above?<br />
Because of her he put down the razor<br />
To live for the ones he loved<br />
<br />
Sometimes this world seems so crazy<br />
That there's no way out<br />
But life is always worth living<br />
If you know what it's about<br />
<br />
It's not about war, greed, or power<br />
Or how much oil is burned<br />
It's about the people who love you<br />
And the ones you love in return</div>

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			<title>My senior pics!!!</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:53:38 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>OMG!!! My senior pics are out!!! They are so awesome here are a few of them hope you like!!!
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x25/lizzyliz09/YAY.jpg

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>OMG!!! My senior pics are out!!! They are so awesome here are a few of them hope you like!!!<br />
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			<title>P2v (Current) Chapter 3 - Introducing Yourself</title>
			<link>http://www.teenphrase.com/blogs/njord/96-p2v-current-chapter-3-introducing-yourself.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:43:53 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[This is a ch. from my current P2V blog. Follow the link to read the rest.
http://p2valhalla.blogspot.com/

We can have all the self and/or social confidence in the world, however, there's still one thing standing in between you and that goal of a woman for your arm.
An *Introduction*.
Holy shit didn't think of that did you? That's why I'm here bud. I gave you a simple introduction for your Field Training in chapter 2, however, that was not really an appropriate way to entice a woman you're interested in.

Regardless of what we did in chapter 2, you'll still probably have that anxiety creep inside you again when you see a girl you really want to talk to. That's bullshit! Then why did I go through with embarrassing myself the whole weekend? Well, frankly, because you're an idiot (joking! holy fuck..). No, that confidence is needed and will play a crucial role when you do speak to this girl. However, the anxiety mentioned above has absolutely nothing to do with confidence.

As humans, we are *animals*, no matter what anyone says. You may believe in God (or not), but I believe he got lazy on that 6th day and said "Hey..this little 'instincts' thing works for everything else...Why not?" I mean..he did slob out on the couch the next day, so who knows? Regardless, our bodies react instinctively to certain situations. Examples include an incredible burst of speed when running away from danger; a baby crying when it's hungry or lacking attention; "fight or flight".
However, every animal has 2 basic instincts, underlying EVERYTHING else:
* *
* To survive
* To procreate*

In order to procreate, we must do as most other male mammals do - Find a suitable host for our seed, and woo her into mating with us. Now, how do animals know a suitable mother from a terrible one (sick, barren, or not fit for carrying children)? It's instinctive. An example being a dog sniffing ass. The sniffing tells a myriad of information about the dog such as eating habits, well-being, or pregnancy.
There are a number of ways male humans tell if a female is able to bear children as well:
*
* wide hips for birthing (fat ass)
* large, or full/firm breasts for feeding (big, soft, round, full tits)
* toned body for able care and healthy well-being (why fat chicks are a turn off)

*
In other words, the "perfect woman" (36-24-36) is the ideal child bearer. Of course, each male has his taste, so what else can be used to alert the body that a worthy female is near? How about a *feeling*? Maybe in the pit of your stomach? As I said, the body moves on instincts. Mr.Subconscious works constantly to help you, however, he never explains shit and that usually ends up fucking you up. How is that?

Ever walked past a bakery, and had a smell trigger a memory from early childhood? Or maybe a sound that makes you feel a certain way, like when your mother yells your full name instead of just the first? The psychotherapy NLP calls this "*anchoring*"- unconsciously tying specific emotions to an external stimulus like a smell, sound, sight, or even feeling. Okay, great. So what does this have to do with me and the anxiety I get? Glad you asked. Remember that "pit of stomach anxious" feeling? Well, what if everytime you had that feeling, you ended up getting rejected? Or your friends would go, "Hey man, she's way out of your league." If you yield undesirable results, of course your unconscious is going to anchor bad feelings to the anxiety (which is why it is called so). The fuck?? Mr.Sub comes and fucks me again? Damn Skippy, but it's not totally his fault. He has no logic, therefore, while he may alert you to the presence of the perfect woman - He can also tie emotions to that feeling, not knowing that it's detrimental to your social skills.

*
Gleipnir*

Your mind is the only thing holding you back from meeting the girl/woman of your dreams. From fears of rejection to fears of approaching, Mr.Sub works hard to keep you from emotional harm. However, *Mr.Sub is also easily fooled and re-trainable to believe what you want to believe*, but after you break that restraint...what do you say? Who knows? Honestly. I've walked up to girls, said "pickles", and will come away with their number in 15 minutes. However, you don't have the confidence or probably the drive to even try that. So we'll work with what you do have, and that's WANT. You WANT to talk to this girl, and you WANT to get to know her for whatever reason, so you tell her so. This is where a lot of guys fuck up, they walk up after hours/days/months of staring at a girl and they say, "Hey umm...You're so pretty and I got this for you, and I think we should go out, maybe to the movies or somewhere to eat?" *and I've seen this happen* What was his problems?
* *He creeped her out* with the staring first of all. Never stare. You see a girl you like? Move in for the kill. The longer you wait, the more that anxiety builds, and the more you try to logic yourself out of it. Plus, if she catches you staring nervously multiple times, you're now that "Creepy Guy".
* *He accepted her without any reason but her looks.* We'll cover this in detail later, but when you introduce yourself to a girl with the purpose of getting to know her, GET TO KNOW HER! Never tell a girl she's pretty and that's the only reason why you're there talking to her. She gets HIT ON CONSTANTLY, and already knows that.
* He offered to take her out, yet *she has no basis on which to evaluate* the fun/excitement/adventure/hilarity/passion/romance of said date. When you introduce yourself, you're showing a picture. You paint that picture in her mind, and she recalls it constantly when she thinks of you. So if you paint yourself as boring/nervous/scared or don't paint yourself at all, what do you think is going to happen? Your actions, attitude, confidence, looks, etc.. all make the difference between a Michelangelo or finger painting.
* *He didn't even tell her his name, or ask for hers.*

And this is what we base our introduction on - Defining yourself with your confidences (ch1), spur of the moment action, qualifying a girl beyond her looks (or whatever you may be initially attracted to), and then painting a picture of yourself. So how do we put all of this into an introduction? Simple.



*Fenrir
*
*The goal of the introduction is to let the person we wish to know get a vivid picture of us in just a few minutes*, but first you have to have the will to fight through the anxiety that may be holding you back. You have to remember that ALL rejections just boil down to "*No.*" and you shouldn't fear a 2 letter word. The confidence you show when you just walk up to a girl without hesitation and let her know the real you, it puts a myriad of colors in that picture you're painting, and you want to make it as vivid as possible. Any girl will tell you they can at least respect a guy who does so, even if he doesn't earn their interests. *Don't be afraid to stick your hand in the wolf's mouth*, because without that test, you'll never know the results.

*
The Third Stone - Introduction Confidence*

What are the steps to an introduction?
* Framing yourself with your confidences, which we will also talk about in detail later. You want to have a frame for your picture to sit in, so make sure your confidence is unshakable. Remember the traits, mental and physical, and you'll be set.
* Give reason as to why you're there, let her know you're there for her.
* Ask her to give you reasons as to why you may be interested in her, beyond the quality that initially attracted you (or a major quality). If she's pretty, say she looks like an "interesting person." Every other guy hits a hot girl with the pretty line, and most want to be valued for more than that.
* Paint a picture of yourself. Be funny, witty, or whatever you are. Remember those strengths? Portray them. Don't brag about them, but show her that you have them. Your flaws? Forget about them. She can know them, but not during an introduction or anytime near then.
* Have fun! It's okay to be nervous initially, but to be nervous and stumbling the whole way through is irritating to a girl, even if she already likes you. Be confident, and brave.

*Note: I know I'm leaving you with a lot of information and not enough detail, but we will cover all of this, I promise. For now, remember the basics and try to incorporate them on your own.*


*Plains of Asgard - Field Test/Homework*
* Write a simple script to use as an introduction, along the lines of.. -Hi, I just had to come over. You seem like such an interesting person and something told me that maybe I should get to know you. My name is (Name). What are you here for? - etc. It doesn't have to be hilarious or anything, just enough to START a conversation.
* Go out again, with the intent of introducing yourself to 10 people. Try to use the basics of the Third Brick in your path to paint yourself for others.
* Introduce yourself within 3-5 seconds of seeing someone. DO NOT WAIT.
* Remember your first two bricks before going out (Ch1 & 2), and before you introduce yourself. They are your greatest weapons.

*Note: The purpose of the Plains of Asgard is to fight through the battles you're facing in your mind. If you don't want to do them, fine, but don't expect to yield results without practice. Cliche, sure, but you have to crawl before you walk. I've done each and every one of these, and still do them to this day. It's why I can sit here and tell you about confidence, women, and social relationships. So please, try to fight through the fear of embarrassing yourself, because in the end, it all works out for the best.*]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>This is a ch. from my current P2V blog. Follow the link to read the rest.<br />
<a href="http://p2valhalla.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://p2valhalla.blogspot.com/</a><br />
<br />
We can have all the self and/or social confidence in the world, however, there's still one thing standing in between you and that goal of a woman for your arm.<br />
An <b>Introduction</b>.<br />
Holy shit didn't think of that did you? That's why I'm here bud. I gave you a simple introduction for your Field Training in chapter 2, however, that was not really an appropriate way to entice a woman you're interested in.<br />
<br />
Regardless of what we did in chapter 2, you'll still probably have that anxiety creep inside you again when you see a girl you really want to talk to. <i>That's bullshit! Then why did I go through with embarrassing myself the whole weekend?</i> Well, frankly, because you're an idiot (joking! holy fuck..). No, that confidence is needed and will play a crucial role when you do speak to this girl. However, the anxiety mentioned above has absolutely nothing to do with confidence.<br />
<br />
As humans, we are <b>animals</b>, no matter what anyone says. You may believe in God (or not), but I believe he got lazy on that 6th day and said &quot;<i>Hey..this little 'instincts' thing works for everything else...Why not?</i>&quot; I mean..he did slob out on the couch the next day, so who knows? Regardless, our bodies react instinctively to certain situations. Examples include an incredible burst of speed when running away from danger; a baby crying when it's hungry or lacking attention; &quot;fight or flight&quot;.<br />
However, every animal has 2 basic instincts, underlying EVERYTHING else:<ul><li><b></li>
<li>To survive</li>
<li>To procreate</b></li>
</ul>In order to procreate, we must do as most other male mammals do - Find a suitable host for our seed, and woo her into mating with us. Now, how do animals know a suitable mother from a terrible one (sick, barren, or not fit for carrying children)? It's instinctive. An example being a dog sniffing ass. The sniffing tells a myriad of information about the dog such as eating habits, well-being, or pregnancy.<br />
There are a number of ways male humans tell if a female is able to bear children as well:<br />
<b><ul><li>wide hips for birthing (fat ass)</li>
<li>large, or full/firm breasts for feeding (big, soft, round, full tits)</li>
<li>toned body for able care and healthy well-being (why fat chicks are a turn off)</li>
</ul></b><br />
In other words, the &quot;perfect woman&quot; (36-24-36) is the ideal child bearer. Of course, each male has his taste, so what else can be used to alert the body that a worthy female is near? How about a <b>feeling</b>? Maybe in the pit of your stomach? As I said, the body moves on instincts. Mr.Subconscious works constantly to help you, however, he never explains shit and that usually ends up fucking you up. <i>How is that?</i><br />
<br />
Ever walked past a bakery, and had a smell trigger a memory from early childhood? Or maybe a sound that makes you feel a certain way, like when your mother yells your full name instead of just the first? The psychotherapy NLP calls this &quot;<b>anchoring</b>&quot;- unconsciously tying specific emotions to an external stimulus like a smell, sound, sight, or even feeling. <i>Okay, great. So what does this have to do with me and the anxiety I get?</i> Glad you asked. Remember that &quot;pit of stomach anxious&quot; feeling? Well, what if everytime you had that feeling, you ended up getting rejected? Or your friends would go, &quot;<i>Hey man, she's way out of your league.</i>&quot; If you yield undesirable results, of course your unconscious is going to anchor bad feelings to the anxiety (which is why it is called so). <i>The fuck?? Mr.Sub comes and fucks me again?</i> Damn Skippy, but it's not totally his fault. He has no logic, therefore, while he may alert you to the presence of the perfect woman - He can also tie emotions to that feeling, not knowing that it's detrimental to your social skills.<br />
<br />
<b><br />
Gleipnir</b><br />
<br />
Your mind is the only thing holding you back from meeting the girl/woman of your dreams. From fears of rejection to fears of approaching, Mr.Sub works hard to keep you from emotional harm. However, <b>Mr.Sub is also easily fooled and re-trainable to believe what you want to believe</b>, but after you break that restraint...what do you say? Who knows? Honestly. I've walked up to girls, said &quot;pickles&quot;, and will come away with their number in 15 minutes. However, you don't have the confidence or probably the drive to even try that. So we'll work with what you do have, and that's WANT. You WANT to talk to this girl, and you WANT to get to know her for whatever reason, so you tell her so. This is where a lot of guys fuck up, they walk up after hours/days/months of staring at a girl and they say, &quot;<i>Hey umm...You're so pretty and I got this for you, and I think we should go out, maybe to the movies or somewhere to eat?&quot;</i> *and I've seen this happen* What was his problems?<ul><li><b>He creeped her out</b> with the staring first of all. Never stare. You see a girl you like? Move in for the kill. The longer you wait, the more that anxiety builds, and the more you try to logic yourself out of it. Plus, if she catches you staring nervously multiple times, you're now that &quot;Creepy Guy&quot;.</li>
<li><b>He accepted her without any reason but her looks.</b> We'll cover this in detail later, but when you introduce yourself to a girl with the purpose of getting to know her, GET TO KNOW HER! Never tell a girl she's pretty and that's the only reason why you're there talking to her. She gets HIT ON CONSTANTLY, and already knows that.</li>
<li>He offered to take her out, yet <b>she has no basis on which to evaluate</b> the fun/excitement/adventure/hilarity/passion/romance of said date. When you introduce yourself, you're showing a picture. You paint that picture in her mind, and she recalls it constantly when she thinks of you. So if you paint yourself as boring/nervous/scared or don't paint yourself at all, what do you think is going to happen? Your actions, attitude, confidence, looks, etc.. all make the difference between a Michelangelo or finger painting.</li>
<li><b>He didn't even tell her his name, or ask for hers.</b></li>
</ul>And this is what we base our introduction on - Defining yourself with your confidences (ch1), spur of the moment action, qualifying a girl beyond her looks (or whatever you may be initially attracted to), and then painting a picture of yourself. So how do we put all of this into an introduction? Simple.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Fenrir<br />
</b><br />
<b>The goal of the introduction is to let the person we wish to know get a vivid picture of us in just a few minutes</b>, but first you have to have the will to fight through the anxiety that may be holding you back. You have to remember that ALL rejections just boil down to &quot;<b>No.</b>&quot; and you shouldn't fear a 2 letter word. The confidence you show when you just walk up to a girl without hesitation and let her know the real you, it puts a myriad of colors in that picture you're painting, and you want to make it as vivid as possible. Any girl will tell you they can at least respect a guy who does so, even if he doesn't earn their interests. <b>Don't be afraid to stick your hand in the wolf's mouth</b>, because without that test, you'll never know the results.<br />
<br />
<b><br />
The Third Stone - Introduction Confidence</b><br />
<br />
What are the steps to an introduction?<ul><li>Framing yourself with your confidences, which we will also talk about in detail later. You want to have a frame for your picture to sit in, so make sure your confidence is unshakable. Remember the traits, mental and physical, and you'll be set.</li>
<li>Give reason as to why you're there, let her know you're there for her.</li>
<li>Ask her to give you reasons as to why you may be interested in her, beyond the quality that initially attracted you (or a major quality). If she's pretty, say she looks like an &quot;interesting person.&quot; Every other guy hits a hot girl with the pretty line, and most want to be valued for more than that.</li>
<li>Paint a picture of yourself. Be funny, witty, or whatever you are. Remember those strengths? Portray them. Don't brag about them, but show her that you have them. Your flaws? Forget about them. She can know them, but not during an introduction or anytime near then.</li>
<li>Have fun! It's okay to be nervous initially, but to be nervous and stumbling the whole way through is irritating to a girl, even if she already likes you. Be confident, and brave.</li>
</ul><font size="1"><b>Note: I know I'm leaving you with a lot of information and not enough detail, but we will cover all of this, I promise. For now, remember the basics and try to incorporate them on your own.</b></font><br />
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<b>Plains of Asgard - Field Test/Homework</b><ul><li>Write a simple script to use as an introduction, along the lines of.. -Hi, I just had to come over. You seem like such an interesting person and something told me that maybe I should get to know you. My name is (Name). What are you here for? - etc. It doesn't have to be hilarious or anything, just enough to START a conversation.</li>
<li>Go out again, with the intent of introducing yourself to 10 people. Try to use the basics of the Third Brick in your path to paint yourself for others.</li>
<li>Introduce yourself within 3-5 seconds of seeing someone. DO NOT WAIT.</li>
<li>Remember your first two bricks before going out (Ch1 &amp; 2), and before you introduce yourself. They are your greatest weapons.</li>
</ul><b><font size="1">Note: The purpose of the Plains of Asgard is to fight through the battles you're facing in your mind. If you don't want to do them, fine, but don't expect to yield results without practice. Cliche, sure, but you have to crawl before you walk. I've done each and every one of these, and still do them to this day. It's why I can sit here and tell you about confidence, women, and social relationships. So please, try to fight through the fear of embarrassing yourself, because in the end, it all works out for the best.</font></b></div>

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			<title>Things are actually looking up lately!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Well, since I wrote my last blog, things have all sort of calmed down! :)

I've decided to retake grade 11. And not only am I retaking it, but I am [B]finally[/B] switching schools! The school I currently go to makes me really unhappy: it's mostly rich kids, so everyone is very materialistic. Being a poor kid at a materialistic school is not easy. Not to mention, the cliques/social circles are very black and white. There's the [rich] drama kids, the rich farmers/jocks/popular girls, and the people who do drugs, go to 'special classes', are all sort of strange. I fit in nowhere! 

So the new school I am going to will be AWESOME. I guess it has a reputation for being a haven for druggies, and whatnot. This kid I talked to on MSN, who goes to the big school in town, said that I would probably be stabbed there [due to being a homo], and the people who go there are all really creepy. At first I was kind of thinking that I didn't want to go there anymore, but I remembered how much of a snob he was. >.>
So in the school I want to go:[*] it has free breakfast & lunch[*] some kids live on their own, so it's definitely not going to be a materialistic place[*] you can download music[*] you don't have to show up every day, but you have to get your work done[*] there aren't cliques - there are definitely people who hang out with each other more, but certain cliques don't ignore certain people/cliques[*] smaller class sizes - similar to my old school[*] lots of councillors[*] you can play pool, foosball, watch TV, and sit on couches at lunchtime[*] the teachers are really approachable
The school sounds really cool to me. Most schools don't have these sort of things on hand, and since I was sick most of this year, if I get sick again, I can actually handle it!

There a few other schools in town I could go to. One has extremely small classes - very hit and miss, clique-wise. You're either popular or you are a complete loser, which is what my elementary school was like.
One is [B]very [/B]big. It has a lot of cliques, and a lot of bullying. It would be very hard for someone like me to survive there.

Other than school, I've also hit a break in town! Someone close to my age is finally moving in! I talked to about 4 people driving by the other day, and they said they were moving in! I'm not completely sure if all of them are, but the ones I am sure are, are around 21. There were a couple teenagers in the back too, so I hope they move in as well! :D
Maybe I won't be on the computer 23/7 anymore. >.>

My only problem as of now is work! I always have one job I can go to. But, the work is boring, and there is always [B]a lot [/B]of office politics. I suppose I can apply to work at Zellers...you get accepted easily, and the work is not that hard. I sort of want to work at Booster Juice, though. But, it's very hard to get accepted, and I doubt I would meet the look requirements either, lmao.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Well, since I wrote my last blog, things have all sort of calmed down! :)<br />
<br />
I've decided to retake grade 11. And not only am I retaking it, but I am [B]finally[/B] switching schools! The school I currently go to makes me really unhappy: it's mostly rich kids, so everyone is very materialistic. Being a poor kid at a materialistic school is not easy. Not to mention, the cliques/social circles are very black and white. There's the [rich] drama kids, the rich farmers/jocks/popular girls, and the people who do drugs, go to 'special classes', are all sort of strange. I fit in nowhere! <br />
<br />
So the new school I am going to will be AWESOME. I guess it has a reputation for being a haven for druggies, and whatnot. This kid I talked to on MSN, who goes to the big school in town, said that I would probably be stabbed there [due to being a homo], and the people who go there are all really creepy. At first I was kind of thinking that I didn't want to go there anymore, but I remembered how much of a snob he was. &gt;.&gt;<br />
So in the school I want to go:[*] it has free breakfast &amp; lunch[*] some kids live on their own, so it's definitely not going to be a materialistic place[*] you can download music[*] you don't have to show up every day, but you have to get your work done[*] there aren't cliques - there are definitely people who hang out with each other more, but certain cliques don't ignore certain people/cliques[*] smaller class sizes - similar to my old school[*] lots of councillors[*] you can play pool, foosball, watch TV, and sit on couches at lunchtime[*] the teachers are really approachable<br />
The school sounds really cool to me. Most schools don't have these sort of things on hand, and since I was sick most of this year, if I get sick again, I can actually handle it!<br />
<br />
There a few other schools in town I could go to. One has extremely small classes - very hit and miss, clique-wise. You're either popular or you are a complete loser, which is what my elementary school was like.<br />
One is [B]very [/B]big. It has a lot of cliques, and a lot of bullying. It would be very hard for someone like me to survive there.<br />
<br />
Other than school, I've also hit a break in town! Someone close to my age is finally moving in! I talked to about 4 people driving by the other day, and they said they were moving in! I'm not completely sure if all of them are, but the ones I am sure are, are around 21. There were a couple teenagers in the back too, so I hope they move in as well! :D<br />
Maybe I won't be on the computer 23/7 anymore. &gt;.&gt;<br />
<br />
My only problem as of now is work! I always have one job I can go to. But, the work is boring, and there is always [B]a lot [/B]of office politics. I suppose I can apply to work at Zellers...you get accepted easily, and the work is not that hard. I sort of want to work at Booster Juice, though. But, it's very hard to get accepted, and I doubt I would meet the look requirements either, lmao.</div>

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