i’m looking at a pew study of millenials aka my generation.  the biggest life priority is “being a good parent” and 86% do not think being famous is important.

i don’t get it.  i CAN’T get it.

i want to talk to these people who think that siring a parasite and sending it to a good school is enough of an ambition in life to justify their existence.  what is the point of having children unless you anticipate those children accomplishing something?  but if being famous is not important……what exactly are you hoping for those little aliens?  DO SOMETHING WITH YOUR OWN LIFE.  stop passing the buck and be a worthwhile person yourself.  being a good parent is NOT an acceptable vocation.  being someone who does nothing noteworthy and is known by no one is not NOT an acceptable dream for the future.  why are we letting 86% of the young population get away with having aspirations of mediocrity?

it’s a little known fact that i lived during the elizabethan era.

this is the only one any 21st century dreamer needs.
The Shirt Collar
by Hans Christian Andersen
1848
THERE was once a fine gentleman who possessed among other things a boot-jack and a hair-brush; but he had also the finest shirt-collar in the world, and of this collar we are about to hear a story. The collar had become [...]

i heard the song “memory” from cats today and unexpectedly burst out crying.
I AM NEVER GOING TO BE ON BROADWAY I’M JUST NOT AND THE SOONER I FACE FACTS THE SOONER I CAN START ACHIEVING ONE OF THE OTHER PARTS OF MY DREAM PROFESSION OF actress/singer/author/illustrator.
p.s. i would like to thank julie andrews for writing [...]

somewhere in 2008, there is a person named whatsthefracas who is very tickled by this.

June 3, 1997
When I saw “Book Collection” on the board, I almost came out of my shoes.  I love that part of the last week of school!

May 13, 1997
I love the Great Books program.  However, I liked it better when it was just good readers.  No offense to anyone, but it went by quicker.  I’m a pretty good reader and like reading ahead or reading by myself.

November 28, 1995
Physical fitness is important to not-skinny people, which excludes me.

From my fourth grade journal:
November 7, 1995
The world would be a more peaceful place if “Bozos” weren’t in charge.  These people think that their country is only theirs and no one else’s.

March 10, 1994 (second grade)
Mathematics is not fun when we check as a class because I know the answers but Ms. Ball never calls on me.
September 27, 1994 (third grade)
Standardized testing is fun because it’s the only time we don’t have to do a lot of homework when it’s not a holiday.  You can also [...]