papercuts hurt, work safely

yesterday i had the pleasure of seeing the film 500 Days of Summer, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, as Tom who falls in love with a girl named Summer (played by the beautiful Zooey Deschanel). yes, this movie would probably be categorized as a romantic comedy but it is far from your sappy, formulated, fairytale one (for example, 27 Dresses, Maid of Honor, or basically any movie with Matthew McConaughey). no. instead 5DS was a refreshing breath of reality in the fact that when you fall in love with someone there is not always the guarantee that they will love you back. also, no matter how much it makes you hate your life, or possibly the other person, there is no need for that because the person has been put in your life so that you may learn something about yourself and there is no need to fret because you too will eventually find a person whom shares a mutual feeling of love with you. the movie highly reiterates something one of my very good friends (Sarah Wong) always tells me and i very often doubt: everything happens for a reason. all in all i highly recommend the movie both to girls and to guys who appreciate quality film. the actors were cast perfectly, it makes you laugh, the story is paced well in my opinion, and the cinematography is beautiful.

Music: Us - Regina Spektor

death cup

now, i'll be the first to say that the excuse "everyone is doing it" is not a valid argument for why anyone should do anything, but from my observation the aforementioned statement is more than often true. from my adventures this summer, especially recently like tonight, i've seen some of the most unexpected people doing "average" teenage activities, most of whom you would never expect to take part in such activities. (i will refrain from using names.)i also have to admit that people probably think the same of me, but the reality is that we are all teenagers and we are all susceptible. i do admire the amount of responsibility that everyone i observe seems to have. you always hear the tragic stories of kids who had one too many and their friends were too stupid to do anything before it was too late. maintain that a little harmless fun is no problem as long as it remains harmless. so i suggest you learn your beer pong rules and have a good number of DDs you can trust. have fun. stay safe.

Music: Lessons Learned - Matt and Kim

listography

as of recently i've been making millions of little lists in my head. Clothes I Want To Buy For College: flattering flannels/button downs, dark wash jeans, a new peacoat/outerwear jacket. Plans For The Week: clean house, blancos/habit/sleepover, car washing, possible sf trip, no doubt. Miscellaneous Things I Didn't Know i Needed: sports bras, bobby pins, moleskins. Things I Need For My Dorm: desk lamp, comforter, a ton of stuff i don't even know yet. basically i'm getting ready to go to college in a month and have hella shit to get/do. shopping for all of this stuff is kind of a hassle and i kind of just want it to be over. i'm also freaking out that i will end up forgetting something essential and feel stupid. it is times like these when i wish i were the younger sibling so i would know from my older sibling's experience and my parents would be more knowledgeable as well. and although the lists are a hassle, they distract me from the questions and worries of all the things that will change. sometimes i think about certain people/things that will definitely be different, far away, and unpredictable. those of you who know me know i don't do well in situations where i don't hold a good amount of control over my own circumstances. is this growing up? that is the biggest, most frequently asked question these days.

Music: The Shins