I Turn My Back On It: Archive

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“Oh I wish I had a river I could skate away on I’m so hard to handle...”

– Joni Mitchell, River

Jan 31st

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Jan 30th

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Jan 28th

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If this is any indicator of my state of mind this week, I was more excited about the arrival of the mouth guard that will prevent me from grinding my jaw at night because of stress than I am about my upcoming college auditions.

Jan 28th

Typical

I hate to complain on the internet. Although no one reads this blog, I still feel conceited. But right now, no amount of complaining can suffice for my stress and worries. Look, I am complaining about complaining! In a little over a week, I will have completed a goal I set for myself years ago, and the chances are not looking too hot.

Jan 27th

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In Which High School Students Discuss Devendra

Last year my lazy english teacher had only a few redeemable qualities. One of these was his music taste. He would blast MGMT or M.I.A. during our exams, which was obnoxious, but comforting at the same time. One day “Chinese Children” by Devendra Banhart breezed out of his speakers. The kiddies in my class were so confused by Devendra’s desire to “have some Chinese...

Jan 26th

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Jan 25th

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Jan 22nd

I guess you know who your real friends are when they wait in the pouring rain with you while you wait to try and shoot a girl with water guns. To make the situation more humiliating, you are wearing Zoo Pals paper plates as masks, and a crowd of preteens is laughing at you. On the other hand, earlier in the day there was a glorious victory and you celebrated with delicious victory cookies and...

Jan 19th

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Jan 18th

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Jan 18th

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You've rattled me this uncontrollable sensory

Last night, I attended a wonderful event. The word “stellar” would be more appropriate, but no one uses that word in a serious conversation these days. This event was hosted by my favorite band, of Montreal, and their lead singer, Kevin Barnes, played Ring Leader. Before the concert, I felt excited. We finagled our way to the front of the stage. My excitement grew. If there had been...

Jan 18th

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