sex, drugs, cocoa puffs

Another day off begins....
I don't know what to do with my day and i pressure myself to make it worthwhile because i hate to waste my free time. I always want to do something meaningful and restful. Which, of course, usually consists of me hanging out at the light house with an iced coffee, writing letters and reading or painting. I stay until i can't possibly sit on stone steps anymore, then i go have lunch in one of the close by air-conditioned cafes...then i return to the steps until i have to go home.
recently i have been hanging out with Danny, who i met at the lighthouse. A creative, intelligent and not superficial guy! i thought they didn't exist here. What a relief to meet someone normal, whatever normal means. Someone who can help me feel less crazy around here in the land of money and appearances.

Lately I have been reading a book that Danny lent me which i would like to reccomend to one and all. Or, to everyone around my age (give or take ten ears or so). It is called "Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs". It is a hilariously funny social commentary that can be appreciated by all of us who grew up with the kids of saved by the bell and 90210 and ever played the sims. I am enjoying reading his analysis, although the truth that rings out of his words saddens me somewhat. although, i suppose it doesn't have to be sad. it's just true, for better or worse. or perhaps for better AND worse. you have to take the good with the bad.
I always say the bad is just as much a part of life as the good. it's got a bad rep, but it is just as valid as the good. by denying the bad we are attempting to throw off the balance of good and evil, when we know that we will never succeed. We just hope to pretend that things are only good. when it shouldn't be necessary to pretend. ups, downs. "it is only in darkness that one can see the light." experience your emotions (positive or negative) and chanel them into useful actions. that's all you can do, right?
wow, i digress....i reccomend you read the book.