| So I take back what I said on April 20th. I'm happy I was able to do something for you. And I guess the lessons learned are
-Don't sit on your butt and mope about powerlessness.
-Just talk directly to the right person. Usually, the right person for the job is the top guy who has the power, and not his sidekicks.
-Long emails explaining your points and argument, if they won't speak to random people on the phone.
And it worked. People really are willing to look over something if their decisions are (politely) questioned. And you kinda hint there was a mistake, but that's just "my opinion".
That's all for now. Really happy for her, me, the family. Future seems bright for her. Newly renewed sense of hope in the world for me. (And more.) Do your part. Let fate take care of the rest. That's my new meaning of existence. =]
And on a slightly off-topic note, after my first year of college, I began to realize how optimistic I really am. I used to think I was a hella pessimist, but I'm not =O Comes pretty much as a surprise to me, if you read my old journal-ish things, it didn't sound like I'd reach 18. But since 18, life's been pretty darn good living by myself. I have new perceptions about the world after living at Haverford. I feel more in control. There's more hours in a day. More time to do what I want. And it's kinda crazy I make sure I have enough (too much?) personal fun because after all, that is half the purpose of life, right? And I also learned, my definition of fun doesn't have to be, and won't be the general definition of fun for all people at my current age group. Which is fine with me, after all, because as long as I think this is the most fun I could be having with my time, I'm happy :) |
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| I wish I had more power in the world.
To make you a difference.
But these days, I've began to see just how much power
I really lack.
My apologies to you. |
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