“But the difference between today and last Saturday, is that for the first time in a while, I can look forward to the things I want to do in my life: Bike. Eat. Drink. Talk. Ride the subway. Read. Read maps. Make maps. Make art. Finish the Gates application. Tell my dad not to stress about it. Hug my mom. Kiss my little sister. Kiss my dad. Makeout with Noelle. Makeout with her more. Take her on a picnic. See a movie with her. See a movie with Aaron. Heck, see a movie with Nia. Have a party. Tell people my story. Volunteer at 3 North. Help people like Bobby. Like Muqtada. Like me. Draw more. Draw a person. Draw a naked person. Draw Noelle naked. Run. Travel. Swim. Skip. Yeah, I know it’s lame, but whatever, skip anyway. Breathe.”

(Source: formerlycollarblinds, via richardhardbeck-deactivated2011)