Stop.

I really have trouble living like this. People enclosed in their own bubbles, secrets ricocheting in empty hallways, misinformation. I want all this lying to stop, I can't keep up with it.

We lie to our parents, to each other, to schools, to our jobs, to society. We lie and say that everything is normal and good. We say that we're doing just what people think we should be doing. This barrier might provide comfort to some, and to others it might be necessary. To that I say,

FUCK THAT SHIT.

I know I'm being hypocritical here, because I can't stop my own lies, but sometimes... sometimes one just needs to vent their frustration, no? Take down the barrier for a minute or two, take away all the sentiment, the emotions, the memories. Just have truth, laid bare.

Nicole, I know you don't have feelings as I have for you (unless your barriers are quite good, which I wouldn't put past you. You're pretty good at a lot of what you do. I mean that in a good way, of course). Don't let awkward things get you down; there's no point to be angry. I hope I can show you that I can be a good friend.

Jeni, Marta, and Nathan. I know you've read this. You might even still be reading it. You guys are really good people. Don't let silly, temporary things get in the way of your friendships. Seriously.

Jenny, if you read this. You're probably the second most important person in my life. I think, of all the people I know, you'll be a friend I'll have over the years. At least, I hope so. You're awesome.

To any other readers. If I missed you, you're probably still important to me. Don't worry, I've probably got praise to heap upon you.

Good night, and good luck.