What are we waiting for? Is there some sign that we have to come across. Some small revelation in our lives we have to experience. I'm not sure. I don't really know. What I do know is that I am ready. I am ready to have fun. To go out everyday and shake hands with someone just because they have the human ability to be kind.
In the last year allot of my friends have gotten their licenses. What is the deal with these cards of virtual freedom. What is it about having the ability to drive to Florida, if one so chooses, on a tank of gas and 80 bucks in ones pocket. Is that why half of us flip out. Is that why I have seen so many people change? All of a sudden people aren't "fun" and "friendly". They get distant. They become what I like to call "Assholes". You may have heard of them. They talk to you when they need something and when they don't they constantly give you the "you're no funny, you are not interesting, why are you alive?" look. What is the deal. Why do we choose to become assholes just because we don't need other people to drive us to 7-11. Life..teenage life I should say, is way, way, way to short to fuck around by being an asshole. So if you are one of you know someone who is, ask the question... What do I have to gain by not giving a smile, joke, and overall pleasantness to others? We have got to start being the best we can. The months are going fast. By August almost all the people we know are going to be gone. Off on their own to discover things that will shape the course of their lives. We had better start by having a really fucking good time with as many friends as we can.
We are in the unique position of being at the top of our game(this is for the seniors)...We have worked for 3 years to be here. We should really enjoy it. Now that we are in third quarter it is time to let our hair down. Have a really amazing time. I'm talking about parties, beach parties, house parties, hell anything with jokes, friends, and solidarity that can sometimes only come when we let go of our preconceived notions and have beer with someone you once called a piece of shit. Parties where the next day you wake up in a room covered with beer bottles, sleeping next to a girl you haven't talked to since you shared a car pool to the YMCA in 4th grade. Having people, who ever the fuck they are, involved in a joint effort to have a really fucking good time.
Perhaps I am rambling. It is 3 in the morning on a Thursday night before school and I just got inspired to expound on what was on my mind. So if you are getting bored the fuck it. Stop reading and just gimme a smile and a joke next time I see you. No, fuck that, give a smile and a joke to who ever you want...just remember to do it.
School...better yet, College...what the fuck it that? Half are ready and the other half want no part. I am the half of the no parties who just don't want the change. I like this year. I like who I am this year. I like the people I talk to. I like the fact that I truly say everything that is on my mind and wait for the reaction later. Who ever can't handle that can't handle me, and in turn is not required to better my day or life. I like the fact that all those requirements, the good grades, the AP classes, the Sex Health class where we were told what we already knew about getting laid, is behind us now. I like that it is all easier now. I hope it is for you. Even if you are still dealing with the school bull just have fun with it.
Sometimes we all gotta say "What the fuck". that is from Risky Business and it is really good advise. -I gashed my car...WHAT THE FUCK -That kid was such an asshole to me..WHAT THE FUCK - I failed that last test because I completely forgot about it...WHAT THE FUCK?!!!?! Go on, it really is fun to say.
As we move toward the inevitable close of out childhood I can't help reminiscing on the days of watching Charles in Charge after a day in 5th grade. Going out at recess and rolling huge snowballs with 5 other kids. Taking my first solo drive. Laughing beyond control at something that really wasn't that funny but the people who said it were just so great I had to express it somehow. I will always have these experiences...I hope to make a lot more before the end of the summer. The dawn of a new time.
Change is happening everyday. 18 now I can leave home if I want to. I had to sign up for the goddamn draft. Learning first hand the effects of a good joint of quality shit. What it is like to funnel a beer as opposed to sipping it for an hour. These are the lessons that you can't ever get in a book or on AOL or anything else but doing it. What is it like to be in a room with all your friends on a Friday night that you just so happen to have nothing to do and start a bullshit session. Have you ever started having a conversation with someone you only thought could talk about tits and ass and ends up telling you something that you will never forget. One more piece of the influential puzzle that we keep building on. Taking bits and pieces from everyone and mashing them all together and coming out with what we call our personalities.
I love that I look forward to getting out of class just so I can mingle among the 100's of different personalities filling the commons. I love the social aspect of everyone. It seems to be getting better and better as we loose the care of status and are just a bunch of people going thought the same shit. All searching for what to do next. What to do now that our friends are leaving, now that we are forced to make a step away from conformity.
I have fun all day long. I enjoy being able to enjoy youth and all its gifts. I love having friends that constantly surprise me as to the depth of their character. I love that Jake Ames is a Metal Rock on the surface and one of the nicest people to know. I love that Hackett is a looney tune. That he does anything to let others laugh. I love how Langis can amuse people merle by his presence and how Atherton loves imitating everyone we know. I love how Rovere can be the biggest wise ass in the world and we love that about him. I like how Puliafico does it good with the girls and downplays it. i love how Amelia worries so much about school and then worries she worries too much. I think it is fucking brilliant that Meg can go so long with everyone liking her and not choosing one already(There are just embarrassed to tell you). I love how Muligan gets ripped off 2 drugs at once and can't stand up for his life(sorry if that is an over exaggeration). I love how Erin Nolan is going to be the first female President. I love how Foster works it with the ladies. I love how Carberry is the silent genius that will be richer than all of us combined one day. I love how Drost has the balls to just appear somewhere and actually pull it off. I love how I am leaving so many people out that deserve to be included but I am really tired. Please, send us a note, tell us god shit about everyone, maybe stuff we don't even know yet.
In conclusion let me say that I wish all of you the ability to laugh whenever you need it, the foresight to have a good time whenever you can, and the grace to be the best friend to as many as you can be. Have fun this year, see you all at the 10 year reunion!
-Mike