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crochet black cotton oversized jumper; i love you wynnum!

today has been another boring day, and im regrettably saying my holidays have turned out to be just all work! but last night, after my rush of an afternoon, i enjoyed the company of some friends and some warm cheap drinks. getting to monikas was quite the mission, having to wait at sleeman for at least 15 minutes before brendan the brainy one thought that i could have been stranded at the other stop, and so they rescued me! it was quite an enjoyable evening, minus the fact that my phone died and i made quite the stack. you see, my dear friend alex and i in quite an intoxicated state, and after dancing to the worst pop songs for hours, saw a swing and had to race to it. i hit the raised concrete and stumbled to the dirt, where the inevitable happened. i now have scratches up my arms and a few bruises.

my friend mad us dinner hand made, and i put myself to sleep. it was a great laugh! this morning, we trekked to mine to clean up before trekking to work for a few hours. which ring me to a few hours ago. for the last three hours i have finally noticed how much i hate stupid teen lust! my younger brother has very recently been dating a girl , who b all means is very nice and seem decent, but they talk for hours on goddamn end with no break and i get kicked off the inter web because of it!its so lame and i hate it! ugh someone eradicate this situation that keeps happening, you will be my hero.

now im enjoying my time, after alot of persuasion and some slightly raised voices, so props to that!

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coloured silk and cotton scarf; markets of west end

well this morning has been another hard one, with such an early start. but after slaving im ready for a good night out with some girls from school and some other lovely people i know. i ran into this gorgeous girl i know after work and things have looked up from there! its really great when things go to plan and the plans just get better.

last night i enjoyed finding out that i had a look a like. though i disagreed of course, i was a little freaked out too. her name was even very similar to mine, so that was a bit weird. many people do however think its only a little similar, im glad of that.

on another thought, random boys that talk to you and completely obsess over you, that you have never met, are just weird. myself, being the nice one i am, cannot turn down such a nice yet creepy kid, so i just keep it to short answers with little to no enthusiasm, yet it keeps coming! ugh

well i am in a tad of a hurry, as i only have limited time to get ready and be off on my ordeal, have a good night!

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plaid high waisted pants; found in the alleys of melbourne

well i am glad to say that it is a new week, though my beginning to it was not as fantastic as i had hoped. i have been up since 4:30 this morning, due to a long and lethargic shift that i had to pull through at work, and i am very glad to see it over! although i was a little disappointed and let down by the start of my week, i have had a very eventful weekend!


friday afternoon i enjoyed the company of one of my bestfriends and her sister, being rebels and mashing three of us into a utility vehicle made for two. we are sneaky indeed. a late night of watching the funniest videos and talking to people that make me smile was great. the morning, or rather afternoon the next day was another great time spent with friends and having lots of laughs.

though let me say, for those of you who do not know me that well, i can handle a horror movie thats for sure, but the gore? that gets me every time. at one point on saturday night i was cowering under the bedsheets hiding from a chainsaw movie full of gore and blood, waiting for every moment between when this lovely boy texted me, even if he was a bit under the influence, it helped alot to get my mind off the movie. thank you!

that bring me to sunday, and what felt like hours spent on public transport, it really is the worst. on the other hand, my piercing is healing well and looks good. that i am thankful for.

today while i was slaving over customers fulfilling their hunger problems or just plain urges to have gross food, i was thinking of what i could intend to do with my future and what i really want. all i could actually think of was that i wanted to be content and i wanted to be cared for before my time runs out. i think that seems quaint enough to fulfil what i really want.

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TEH DISAPPOINTMENT IN HAPPINESS

its a bit weird that for the first time i do not have a picture, but i guess early mornings, eight hour lagging shifts and best friend persuasion leads to that. although that may have happened, i am very content right now. sitting in a room that has run a muck of the clothes all around it, and listening to some reminiscent tunes, its lovely.


on another note, i completed the task of getting my nose pierced, very suave. i am very happy, though the ring is quite large, but thats alright, later on i can change it and next to no pain. though being the silly person who thinks they know better, i hardly ate before hand and therefore almost passed out in the middle of town half an hour later. tim was my hero and there to keep me company and buy me water, thanks. i later had to work, and so far mixed comments have come back, but i really dont care each to their own and my opinion is what counts most.

anyways, this post is about today, not yesterday so lets begin. hmmm... early morning, they really do suck! i have been awake almost fourteen hours now because of my eight hour shift, but it was fun. a little shopping break in between and waking up to find breakfast made was amazing. this afternoon i indulged in vegetarian sushi, the best i have ever had. it was remarkably good after starving all day, and my best friend has kept me company. however, the choice to come over wasn't that easy. i crammed into the hood of a car in front of my friend, because there was no room. a quick pit stop into my home to pick up essentials and then some laughs the rest of the way, it was enjoyable all the same. now, i get to enjoy another late night with some quality times and quality chats. have a good weekend and a great night! see you monday, when it wont be black anymore.

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floral lace and nylon vest; hand made

today was an early start, unlike most others. i was hoping to catch my dad on his way out the door, but inevitably missed him by a smidge, sigh. as the time reads it is 8:11am and i am already prepared and ready for my day ahead. last night was exceptionally great catching up with a long lost friend whom i have not seen in a few months. there was so much to talk about!

right now my heart just sped up! after hoping to catch my dad to ask him if i can get my nose pierced, i was a little angry i had missed him. so i messaged him in the hope that he would agree, and he said yes! so i guess im going through some pain today... but it will be well worth it. im thinking of shopping around for a bit. eagerly awaiting a message from my best friend though just to find out if she is meeting me later on.

on the note of last night again, let me say i love family guy and american dad so, so much. they were both great episodes and i cold not stop laughing, and if you have never watched either, go now! well have a great day, i know i will.

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SEE NERDS ARE HOT

nerds, in the definition of the media and the social perspective have become the daunting term that defines the smart, yet not so popular ones of us. yet, who ever said it was gross. since the eighties when movies made being a nerd uncool, the recent trends of the 21st century have contributed to the 'acceptance' of such individuals with the name of a new culture indie. now don't get me wrong, this is just an opinion and not fact, so think what you like. but look at it, nerds are well known for thick frame glasses, button up shirts and conservative styles.

most of the things that were uncool, have now become acceptabe, indie glasses are the big framed ones, and button up shirts and ties are dead sexy most of the time. its just about getting it right. and who cares if your smart, people cant shun you for that, its an achievement. as for computer nerds, its the fact that you have a way of saving everyones little myspace lives etc that makes you awesome!

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my little indian headband; found in a little memory box i have

good afternoon, wow an afternoon post not this morning. right now my house is a muck, im sure you have all seen the yellow skies because of this dust storm, i think its intriguing, a sight that is very different and i love it. i had to wake up quite early this morning, even though i decided to be a human quiz until late hours of the morning. it was worth it however, being dragged half asleep to samford to visit family. they marvelled at the differences in my appearance and asked over and over about my plans next year. how typical.

though apart from the morning of questions and input as to what i should do, instead of what i want to do, i am now at home. chatting to my lovely best friend and indulging in this is england. all i can smell is dust, its reallt not that bad as im used to it now. i have been waiting for a while to finally meet some boy that i would like, and i dont know if i have or not, due to a lack of self confidence and a lack of the ability to read 'signs' as such. i would really lve for someone to take me out to lunch, just on a picnic or to have tea in a little cafe, just chats and that kind of thing, you know.

also, happy birthday to amber, i miss you child of the mango!

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nose pierced next week!

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ray-bans original with gold frames and pleated demin throw-over; both some of mummy's oldies

today seems like it will be a very cumbersome day. my brother and his lover are hiding in his room, and im watching this is england with a coffee for breakfast at midday, its fantastic. not so keen on having to work again today, but with a grand weekend planned and no work then, im sure i can manage to keep it up.

on another not, dont you just love those parties where you never get drunk enough, but somehow you seem ever so entertained? well that was my night, last night. after little sleep and quite a long and enduring shift i really had no energy at all to rave, but i did anyways. catching up with chaps and ladies i havent seen in a while, and all round just having a ball. pumpin' the beats to all hours of the morning and yelling lyrics at the top of my lungs, its no wonder i can barely talk now. in the mix i did loose the back ring to my taper, so i braved it out an put through the next size which i had on me. it seems to be on the mend tremendously!

worst part ever, cleaning up after the drunkest boy i have ever seen. for someone who holds his liquor well in most circumstances, i was very surpirsed and worried for this kid. though by the end of the night and after a long cold fully-clothed shower, i think hes feeling a bit better now. the best thing about get togethers is that it gets to a point where its just you and the person your sleeping near talking to all hours of the early morning, and thats when the best advice comes out. those moments are definitely a favourite thing of mine and even better waking up to find a transaction ahs fnally come through was like christmas in september! so i went and got vegetarian tortellini, this is england and dark city. i think i will indulge in those later when i have less energy.

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sailor/grandma blouse navy and white, with lace detail; found in wynnum the home of bargains

i really do get excited when a new week begins. this weekend, like many before it, has been an adventure and a half full of laughs, wonderous conversations, and crazy dance moves. what began on friday evening as a lovely bbq dinner turned into a girls crazy sleepover party with the dancing and the gossiping like you would not believe. through little to no sleep we all somehow managed to pull through and wake up to a scrumtious platter of fruits and cereals!

the rest of that day was a drag until i finally got home and took a nanna nap, the best things that have ever been invented may i add, before trekking to town, running into a great friend of mine and then missioning our way to a live music display. not concerntrating we took a wrong turn and ended up walking for an hour longer than we had to, but our miracle elixir of apple juice fixed our frustration right up, and we became more anxious the closer we were. another wonderful display of talent and running into so many people i know was just grand after that long walk. though i didnt exactly enjoy riding in a car with my friend, as he is the craziest driver i have ever seen! check out local bands such as outrage, the ailment, hold the fort, dying honour and burn athena to see some of what was displayed.

the last tales of my weekend worth telling, ends with us waiting for our friend julian in front of a popular night spot and us laughing at all the entrants. there was even a situation where a young lad insisted on crossing the road, coming to me, telling me i was cute and then proceeded back to the line of the night club, ridiculous. not enough sleep ever occurs on my weekends and by sunday night i get to wound up in conversation with lovely people to want to go to sleep.

i decided last night while painting my nails misty lilac, that i am going to try and sleep more because by monday morning you need a spatula to get me out of bed. but enough of my weekend fun, this week has some great installments of fun on the rise, including a get together tonight. i think its why i love holidays so much to be honest, freedom reigns down upon me!

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GOING GAGA

this was not actually written by me, but if you do please to remember when she appeared on rove at the beginning of the year, you will remember what she looked like. nobody cared what she had to talk about, and this is particuar always makes me laugh. it was a rant posted during the interview on the television in which a girl amber made me laugh so much.

Loose Your dick Lady GaGa, and maybe buy some more talent.
It must be pretty fucking cheap if you're producing chart topping music. It's not
solely your fault, however, that as soon as teenagers see a peroxide blonde in a
pair of metal underwear they think adoring her will make them too 'avant-garde'.
Bitch you couldn't be innovative if Steven Hawking taught you how. I know people
half your age who dress twice as well as you on their own initiative, they don't
pay stylists thousands of dollars to do it for them. And what is so
boundary-pushing about your music? You know how to say the same syllable
multiple times for dramatic effect? Congratulations, I could do that when I was
five years old.Oh, and you have a fucking beehive on top of your head you
trap.

BRAVO!

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GHOST WORLD STRIKES AGAIN

so i have previously mentioned that my favourite movie of all time is the underground style drama named ghost world. well there is hope in my accusation that it is fantastic when fashion designer luella made a 'ghost world' themed collection in spring/summer 08. i dont have a favourite, but the batman like suit is pretty close to being the one for me, enjoy. ( more pictures availiable online )

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floral felt and blue leatehr hat; found at a vintage store in Paddinton

last night was quite interesting, as was my day. yesterday, i got changed a million times before i finally decided upon what outfit to wear, which never happens to me! then dillema after dillema they all disappeared. it was fantastic! i ran into some lovely lads at starbucks in the fresh afternoon and we proceeded outside to have a cigarette, then we journeyed up to dirtbox to look at some threads. while i was in there i barely looked, i was caught in conversation between the two lovely looking men that were working there, everything from holiday plans to recent fashion statements i had made. i must be more approachable then i thought. and so i must admit, the thought of work in the afternoon bored me, but good chats and running into some swell people sure made it bearable.

on coming home, dad decided to tell me he wsas paying for a fee i had due, and that made me cheery. at home, i had alot of emails and not only that conversation starters! i was enthralled by how this had happened, it never does. though it was good, another late night of texting occurred to, but whats new with me. i do really wish i was eighteen so i could have seen hast the day last night, but only a few more months and i will be set! for the first time in a long time i went to a boy for advice about a boy, it was quite interesting, but i must say i will try it, because he would actually know.

so, once again im sitting here over my rather engaging and delicious morning coffee, pondering my day. though this time i have grand plans, and they are with some of my favourite people, this weekend is going to turn out to be a good one, i can tell already. with cheap wine, barbeques and live music, what else do i need?

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over sized grandmother jumper with wool detail; found on recent Melbourne trips

i went to bed last night thinking of so many things it was ridiculous. the list began with the usual things that worry me like work, my future and boys, but added to that list came the strange topic of insults and things that were wrong with the world and i have no idea why. its just something i really care about i guess, but there must be a line somewhere in which we all have the common decency to realise that what we are doing is wrong, because we havent sunk to the levels of downtown new york yet.

besides that, currently im sitting here watching infomercials and drinking a cup of coffee. lately i think infomercials have become more and more exuberant and idiotic. have you ever sat down and watched how the talk it all up, oh its a hoot! i got paid today, and im fairly happy because it turns out i now have some extra cash. paddington here i come! i cant express how happy i am that i can actually go op-shopping today, i've missed it quite alot and it being spring time means i need a make over!

spring fever sems to hit my best friend and i hard, as everytime we outrageously change our appearance or our wardrobe. last spring, i went from luscious long locks to a concave bob at my hair line! it was quite the transformation. i am thinking of going shorter again. its easier to maintain, and its in, ha! lately the look is boycut or bald, though i dont think id look good as either of those, but shorter works, so just maybe. well have a great day everyone, hopefully i will.

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PLEASE DELIVER

• outrageously modern and colourful outfit that intrigues the common public with it's awesomeness.something along the lines of the yeah yeah yeahs styling crossed with fashiontoast would be ideal i think.

• a boy with a cute smile and good hair, that is tops at cuddling and wants to cuddle right now and watch this is england with me

• a very larg bag of peaches and cream lollies

• the best ever vegetarian cookbook ever made so I never run out of ideas of what to cook myself, because right now i feel a bit creative and i have no ideas in my head :(

• a bestfriend friend that isnt moving four hours away, or the same one, with the mindset now not to move, that would be the best.

• four large bags with massive dollar signs on them, actually full of cash, because we all know how poor i am these days, waaaaaaahhhh

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THE FANTASTIC MALCOLM MCLAREN
this man, is undoubtably a genius! through the years, mclaren has claimed that punk began in his house, and he has managed one of the world biggest bands of all time, the sex pistols. now known as one of modern pop cultures main men, he has done alot for this society we live in today. he even introduced hip-hop to the UK. 'i was born into a chaotic world, where bad is good and to be good is simply boring', he says. he grew up with his grandmother during the punk era mostly, becoming a wanderer of the world, searching for the next big trend or the new idea. to have put up with the drama that came with the sex pistols would be quite challenge for most, but mclaren stuck through, and even proclaim sid vicious was innocent to not killing his girlfriend of the time, nancy spungen. though malcolm mclaren had the life, thats for sure. he lived with critically acclamied designer vivienne westwood, and managed on of the worlds most famous bands. he was and still remains to be a fashion and musical icon. though more of a relaxed man today, and less outgoing as he was. you could walk right by him in teh streets and not know he was special. mclaren, the man who now drinks rose, and dresses in the most unremarkable suits, still strives to find the new ideas, always fascinated by what could be next. an example to live by for sure, go malcolm mclaren!

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synthetic print blouse 80's style; i found this in Paddington when it screamed 'buy me!'

good morning fellow creatures, and welcome to todays news report! haha, im totally joking. though i do have some news, who of you have ever wished on the time 11:11? some, good. well as a good friends and i chatted away last night, it came to our attention that it was 11:11, and so we wished, and it got me thinking. do wishes ever come true, or do we just have an aspiration that we strive to achieve so much we wish for it? i have this habit of wishing for the same thing until i either give up, its no longer what i want or it seems impossible. though whatever you wish for, keep it to your self or it will never come true!

in other points of interest, today has the weirdest weather, its the type of weather where it stays sunny, then the sun disappears behind clouds, its rather fascinating actually. i found a song last night that i have inevitably fallen in love with. from a band called 'pirate love' you can find them here: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=71201609. everytime i hear them i remember the outrage and the beliefs that came from the sixties in the punk era. they really do send excited thrills down my spine everytime. though they portray different styles depending on which song takes your fancy.

also, im very poor at this moment as i have paid for a ticket to my formal today. its rather depressing actually, having no money. i just wish i worked more just so i had money. no, scratch that, i wish i could rob a bank, and get away with it! and my partner still has to pay aswell, eeeeek!

im thinking of a way to get around paying it today and leaving it to the first week back to school after holidays, i will have some cash then.

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so after a long day of deliberation and disappointment formal dress shopping i have decided i will clear my mind on here looking through some old photoshoots. this particular one is from august sometime, on our last sports day ever. i loved the lighting and our costumes, alot of memories! thankyou to georgia, alex, ashleigh, kathleen and emily for their input and ideas. please let me know what you think

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though some of these images may be considered vulgar, props to Angela Boatwright for her visionary styles! more can be found at : http://angelaboatwright.com/index.php/portfolio/category/C10/

i know i'm in love

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this velvet dress in one of my treasures; found in wynnum

today could turn out to be another boring day, like so many i have had before. you see, i was going to go searching for a formal dress somewhere in the likes of town and surroundng areas of beauty, but due to banks and people not being paid, plans seem to disappear before my eyes, but not to worry i have and imagination and a bucket full of tricks up my sleeve!

the most hilarious thing did happen this morning. now, i am currently on a bit of a holiday, tomorrow being my last day off before rekindling my schoolbag and heading back for two days, but although my father knows this, he insists on waking me up at 7am every morning still. quite dumb actually, when i spend my nights up late watching the genius of Jamie Brittain and Bryan Elsley in the form of an outrageously fantastic television show called skins, not to mention the numerous conversations going on thanks to the invention of the internet.

but last night i had somewhat of an epiphany, where as i was about to settle into bed and begin enthralling my mind with the wonder that was. i decided to look through some old books, and coincidently found my italian book from grade five. hence if your wondering why i have named this incy-wincy spider, thats what i found. for one of our assessments we had to learn the tune in italian and it did seem quite hard at the time, but i guess its fairly ordinary now:

Robertino ragno.
Sale sale su.
Piove forte forte.
Robertino cade giu.
Esc il sole non piove piu.
Robertino ragno.
Sale sale sui.

ahh, the childhood memories that do come flooding back at the smallest things, do you not agree? they can be absolutely fantastic in the like-minded. i might climb a tree today, who knows.

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honestly this is my favourite movie in the world. number one on my reccoment ten and closely followed by this is england, paranoid park and the dangerous lives of altar boys. watch it now!

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WHAT IF THE WORLD WERE TO END?

a regular thought in society today is of the 2012 theory, where the mayans predicted the world will end. since this has been dwelled on other evidence has lead to believe that it may actually come true:

Bryan: anyways, i think the worlds gonna end in 2012
emma-lee: why is that?
Bryan: because! haha. you know bout the mayans and shit yeah?
emma-lee says: yeah
Bryan says: this guy did this test thing like 12 years ago and it measures novelties in history and stuff, its hard to explain how it works but it had big fluctuations and shit for the last 25 000 years, buttt when he test for 22nd of december 2012, the graph just went flat, which means all habitation stops existing and he’d never heard of the mayans before he did his test, and mayans calender ends on dec 21st 2012
emma-lee says: eeeeeeeeek it scares me to think that
Bryan says: its pretty weird aye! so interesting though
emma-lee says: its interesting, but then i think i only have three years to live, thats alot of things that if it were to happen i would miss out on, i would never get married and id never be a mother. so many things so many people would not get to do
Bryan says: yeah thats very true, it just doesnt seem likely that it would actually happen
emma-lee says: who knows anymore
Bryan says: cause we’d see signs before a major collaspe in the enviroment
emma-lee says: yeah thats true….
Bryan says: and then hopefully government wouldnt be to big headed to consider other theories
emma-lee says: haha yeah
Bryan says: but i think 2012 will end up being like 2000 anyways,
like people looting and shit and going crazy screaming its the end of the world and shit lol
emma-lee says: hahah yeah, that i can see coming
Bryan says: probably should make sure were the top minds of 2012, so we get on the spaceship they use to save all the smart people
emma-lee says: hahaha oh yes! and then we all believe it will, yet we just end up going for a trip to outer space and then coming back because everything is fine after all. it would be a grand adventure anyways.
Bryan says: haha most definitely

its scary to think how insignificant people and places are, but you know its just these regular conversations that intrigue my mind, and bryan is the best at talking about them. no matter what he says, he is intelligent!

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'I refuse to be part of a world, refusing learning, refusing thought, refusing feeling, refusing heart. Open our eyes so we can see again, unclench our fists so we can feel again We’re forward thinking, but no one cares'

The Cold Front- Carpathian

now i know it may not be of any relevance to anybody besides myself, but i do actually strongly agree with what they have said here, not to mention i love their music. today, and for a long time i have been trying to figure out what the point of an education system is and where we stand as a generation. we learn about subjects and topics, chosen by our elders, that will get us jobs, but in actual fact will not help us in life as much as they say. sure a career is great, but considering i am coming to the close of my twelve year education, i would have much rather learnt about human instinct and how to deal with social disagreements, rather than discover them on my own and be disappointed yet again. people in todays society are more outrageous than we were before, and older generations can’t seem to grasp the relevance of most our choices to do things. i guess all im trying to say is i am sick of getting taught the values and morals of a disapperaing generation, and not being understood by them, when i am just like everyone else my age, curious.

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HELLO BRIGHT EYES!

these tights and similarly my tee-shirt, are both diy; the back of the shirt has rips too!

sitting over a rather strong cup of nescafe in my favourite mug, my mind was wondering to all the things i could do. i had a few thoughts; go out to lunch, take a walk, take some snaps, but then the best one hit me, create a blogging account! and that brings us to now…

my name is emma-lee. im a rather odd person and to describe myself would take a book rather than a few words. i adore most of the world around me, but that is not to say i appreciate everything in it, but i do tend to make an effort to understand. thats just me, and hello!