Been a while, has it? Why, yes it has. The past week has been filled to the brim with disappointment and sorrow. Throw in a pinch of remorse and guilt and you have a heady brew.

Well, at least the weather was cooperative. It poured for a good three hours. Dark as night. Lovely. Everything languishing in the soft sound. Sinking into the intoxicating atmosphere. Disconnecting from the body of thought and pain for a few mere moments.

What is this? Angst, my dear Watson. Angst. Yes, I am once again a wallowing worm of a teenager. And enjoying it. Woe is me and all that.

More standardized testing begins in the morning. They derive some sick pleasure from them, I'm sure of it. There aren't any other explanations. Except, maybe, our education and intelligence. A standard measure for a group of people who avoid "standards" at all costs? Oh, golly gee.

Other issues of divine angst:

Family. Extra Appendages. Bitter, bi-polar professors. And the ever indulgant love of silence.

How could you be so blind?-PAIN