location//america
mood//funkalicious, disappointed but hopeful
song in head//underground : ben folds five
wearing//t-shirt + cargos, how simplistic compared to the vests i used to wear

//this morning
i came to school and got the best parking spot possible, so i was kinda psyched about that...but, i stepped out of my car and had a major brain-fart: i locked myself out of the car with the power on. i felt like an ass...but, thank heaven for aaa...they saved my ass.

//in the meantime...
i think i may have a date this saturday night. i wanna go to the beach. we'll see.

//i am...
...anti-war...because i'm pro-diplomacy.
...pro-america...anti-saddam.
...anti-nationalism...pro-patriotism.
...anti-radicalism...pro-troops.

even though i am anti-war (because i don't think it's the right solution to this problem), i am pro-troops. this war is going on whether i like it or not...and these young men and women, so many of them my age, are fighting this war. it would be super-disrespectful for me to not send my prayers and thoughts out to them.

to those who share my anti-war sentiment, i urge you to express yourselves responsibly and respectfully.

the american flag is no joke. the american flag represents a lot to many people, including myself. saluting it is the least we can do as americans, especially in this time of distress...whether or not it is in the name of God.

i understand the sentiment of many of those who support this war, i've agreed to disagree with them, as well as sympathize with some of their reasons.

understanding is important these days. i will say this over and over: it isn't enough to stand your ground in what you believe, but, also to strive for an understanding of those who disagree with you. understanding breeds knowledge.

i support our troops...but, i can't really support the reasons as to why the administration has decided to send our troops into the face of danger.

nonetheless...support the troops, speak your mind (if you're pro-war or anti-war) responsibly, and hope for the best.

let's just hope that this thing goes away as soon as possible.
-- fred durst