I don't know what to make of today. I gave up my entire long weekend to study for biochem and it totally didn't pay off, I'm just stunned right now. I was convinced I aced that exam, I guess I have to go see it. I would probably chalk this whole day up to a loss if I hadn't seen The Incredibles. Amazing movie. Still, somehow it pales in comparison to my absolute disappointment.

As many of us use this four day long weekend to booze it up or, in the case of the nerds, to study it up we often lose sight of the importance of rememberance day. As more generations pass, we grow farther from the feeling of being linked to the veterans. I don't know if I should feel guilty about this... I did see something on a commercial for a vancouver news station about a woman who has been stealing poppy money from veterans so I guess I don't feel too guilty in comparison.. At any rate, regardless of how you utilize the "free" time, I feel it's in our best interests to try to keep in mind why it is we're getting a long weekend.

It occurs to me that many of us are not good with change or adaptation. Mainly what I want to talk about is how when you first get to know someone, that idea of who they are stays with you for a long time if not forever unaltered. This might account for why parents will always think of you as a helpless little baby who is at a loss without them. Basically, if you've ever had a long time friend who's gotten less and less like the kind of person you want to hang out with (the person they once were). Most likely, you're still friends just because you still remember how cool they used to be. It's a little warped but it definitely applies to me. For example, I had a crush on this guy when I first met him, he seemed like a really nice guy. Not a manslut, in good shape, smart. But over time, he's gotten so cocky it's ridiculous. It took me a while to realize that if I met him as he is now, there would be absolutely no attraction. Eventually, I had to let go of the crush cause he's just not that guy anymore. We all try to hold on to the person subconciously hoping they'll revert back to who you want them to be, never accepting that time has passed and change is inevitable.

Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the stars refuse to shine
Out of the back you fall in time
I somehow find
You and I collide

-Howie Day