#unexpectedbalance

It's been a long time since I felt like this much change was... real?

It's hard to remember a time before change. New places, people, and things, every year or two at least. As I got older, left home, moved on- every few months? And I've survived.

There have been bright periods of thriving, surrounded by the burnt, stale, next-morning bread of a bullshit sandwich.

As I approach this next summer of American time...... I wonder what will transpire in the coming moons.

I'm scared.

Just a quick Side note Outside of my Notepad

I just realized On yet another  Front that 

In the past Few years Although many  Of my goals have Been

Pipe Dreams Put plainly

Those that mattered to me most

While some Did dissipate

Many I achieved Without even  Noticing Until many Moons after the Events that triggered Them occurred

Right now O golly

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Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen on goodreads

Within Cole Matthews lie anger, rage and hate. Cole has been stealing and fighting for years. This time he caught Peter Driscal in the parking lot and smashed his head against the sidewalk. Now, Peter may have permanent brain damage and Cole is in the biggest trouble of his life. Cole is offered Circle Justice: a system based on Native American traditions that attempts to provide healing for the criminal offender, the victim and the, community. With prison as his only alternative, Cole plays along. He says he wants to repent, but in his heart Cole blames his alcoholic mom his, abusive dad, wimpy Alex--everyone but himself for his situation. Cole receives a one-year banishment to a remote Alaskan island. There, he is mauled by Mysterious white bear of Native American legend. Hideously injured, Cole waits for his death His thoughts shift from from Anger to humility. To survive, he must stop blaming others and take responsibility for his life. Rescuers arrive to save Cole's but it is the attack of the Spirit Bear that may save his soul. Ben Mikaelsen paints a vivid picture of a juvenile offender, examining the roots without absolving solving him of responsibility for his actions, and questioning a society in which angry people make victims of their peers and communities. Touching Spirit Bear is a poignant testimonial to the power of a pain that can destroy, or lead to healing. (less)

Also; mArry me