h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Once I turned, to find myself in a huddle among the sheep, yet being of lone of mind and a tint or two just off...and so unable to relate, for reasons even greater than these, I was all at once greatful and regretful for my solitary life.

Hmmm, was wondering where you were hollypuppy. Really hope that you,& the s are ok. And, that things're going well for you!

Hi! I've only been on very occasionally lately. I have been very occupied recently , which isn't a normal state of being for me, so I have been feeling sort of burnt out. I made a lame attempt of going out a few days back, thinking it would do me some good to get out and have a little fun. It was a huge mistake. I didn't go because I was inspired or driven to go, and I think that's what was wrong. I went because I took the time to methodically reason out a good enough excuse to go. I went with people I used to hang out with in high school,(I am 35 now) anyway I was not in the loop as they say,(and they did)I was so detached from their realm, it was so wierd. I don't drink much and they were all so altered due to an excessive consumption of beer, shots and heaven knows what else. But it wasn't just the drunk thing, I realized while I sat there feeling a little too sober to enjoy their company, it was a whole... I guess sort of a mass mind set that I saw taking them over as they drank and I just ...was sickened by it on some wierd level. The details are hard to relay, but a minor example was when at one point they all began to use inner city slang, repeatedly one after the other, and they were all raised in a very reserved suburb. Nothing wrong with slang if it's a real part of who you are, but it was all so fake...I have a real issue with this sort of thing...sorry to carry on like this. Anyway I remember now why highschool friendships fade away. It's kind of sad...anyway probably more than you ever wanted to know, but how have you been? How's your brother's dog? I hope his demeanor has improved.hollypuppy

Oh... by they way, I have learned a huge lesson regarding journal entries. Well actually two, first, they can't be edited, and second they should not be written while under the influence or half asleep, (because they can't be edited). I accidentally left a word in a place it shouldn't have been on this last one, and it ruined my whole earth shattering revelation!

Thats not all that wierd, that feeling apart, while they get washed away by a torrent (or considerable splashes) of booze!

And, yeah I know what you mean about the slang thing - fine if you grew up in the ghetto, or whatever, but, uh reality check (who's saying it & where?)

But, I've been doing fine...we're finally getting our spring weather!

Oh, somehow I'm assuming Prince (my brother's dog) is more himself, I haven't really seen him at all, but...probably just feeling a bit glum that particular day.