Everything wrong with the fashion industry and its influence on society.
blurrydreamsandstrangehappenings:
Oh. :’(
(Source: stripclubscenery)
An Ode to Today by Lauren Clinton
Today:
I was little worried when I woke up with a sore throat and stuffy nose- however, I realize that was completely my fault as I accidentally drank out of the same cup as my very sickly roommate. I decided to go to class anyway.
I thought you were going to be nice when I walked outside and the sun was shining. There was a light breeze and it smelled like a mix of autumn leaves and winter- two of my favorite smells. I went to Spanish and, well, Today- you really disappointed me by helping me realize that I’m going to fail my Spanish exam because I understand approximately 7% of the material we discussed.
I thought “Eh, Today, it’s okay. That really sucks but I’m sure you won’t get any worse. It’s only an average Tuesday.”
That’s when I sat down in my favorite coffee shop on campus to begin working on one of my many essays due within the next week. Then, Today, you presented me with one of my arch nemeses- the “Blatantly Loud and Obnoxious with a Horrible and Jarring Laugh Girl”. Her cackling was distracting and vaguely reminiscent of a wood chipper, but nonetheless, I carried on.
I started getting suspicious when I began noticing small college boys with instrument cases. “A meeting?” I thought. “Auditions downstairs perhaps?” I didn’t worry when 4 people began unpacking their instruments and getting out sheet music. However, I did worry when everyone else showed up and suddenly there was a 15 piece brass band in a very small coffee shop. Why did you bring this to me, Today? The one day I need some time to concentrate I am presented with an entire brass choir including a bassist and keyboardist and drummer.
Today is testing my temper. “How rude,” I scoffed.
Today, I tried to deal with them as long as I could- hoping I would be able to work through the noise, as my grades at the end of this quarter directly affect my GPA which will directly affect the amount of scholarship money I am offered at graduate schools. But you knew that Today, didn’t you? You did. I know you did.
I begrudgingly packed up my belongings and carried them several floors away to a tiny alcove of our student union center, thinking “Ah, Today may finally prove to be peaceful and productive after all.” But no. Today had other plans. Lo and behold, the sound from the wonderful brass choir from upstairs decided to travel with me- loud and clear. Today, I truly can’t imagine how loud it must have been in that small room- surely enough to make one’s ears bleed.
I was glad, Today, when you finally began to quiet down. I realized I was among my own kind down here. People who are looking for a neutral place to work on a Tuesday afternoon without being assaulted by trumpets and trombones.
Today- that’s when you really decided to take a shit on me. Out of nowhere, you decided to blare Rihanna through the sound system of the entire building. Nice move, douche. Not only do you bring me a symphony of loud and equally average instrument players, you also make sure the sound follows me to my save haven and then top it off with more loud music coming from no particular area, for no particular reason.
And then- another sound. A nicer sound. A piano, and……a dancer?…..two dancers. No, FOUR dancers. AM I WITNESSING A FLASH MOB?!? YES. Yes I am! A life dream crossed off the list. When will the song start? What song will this change into that will make me want to throw glitter on everyone and paint rainbows and jump out of my seat singing at the top of my lungs? Today- I am so glad you’re trying to make it all up to me by showing me this flash mob, which will by all accounts be fantastic and magical! …..the music is slowing down. Wait. Now everyone is leaving.
Today- please don’t tell me that was it. A 45 second “flash mob” of a slow piano song that no one knows?
Okay. Okay, Today- I see you. I see you and I hate you.
Today and I are clearly no longer on good terms.
Are we all just waiting around for something beautiful to surround us? What does that say about the way we’re living our lives at this exact moment?
The Most Beautiful People We Have Known
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These people have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.”
- Elizabeth Kubler Ross
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The Frenemy.: Why Single Girls Be Crazy
Laughing out loud at this in my Spanish class- read it. “Why Single Girls Be Crazy”
Everybody knows that girls are really, really insane. Not only do I have a restraining order against every ex-boyfriend I’ve ever had, I also like to cope with things by eating an entire pint of ice cream while screaming. Bad hair days have known to make me murder hoards of the innocent. My walls…
(Source: thefrenemy)
