Quotes for Today

Men are so cheap these days. Whatever happened to guys bringing women chocolates or flowers? I've reached the point where the grim reaper could show up at my door and I'd be like, "Oh my God, you brought me a scythe. That's so sweet! -- Jenee

Marriage doesn't need to be protected from same-sex couples. Divorce is what ended marriage, not Stacy and Anna getting hitched. If the christian Conservatives really want to protect marriage they should propose a constitutional ammendment to ban divorce. The murder rate would go up, but the institute of marriage would be strong and healthy. -- Wanda Sykes

I discovered my wife in bed with another man, and I was crushed. So I said,"Get off of me, you two!" -- Emo Philips

Hello, whoever's out there.

I am quite depressed, of late.

My girlfriend dumped me Monday right after Thanksgiving break. She told me she was having a rough time and didn't want to send me into therapy again. It is painful. I waited till she was gone and then I cried. I've been crying a lot, recently. I think I am angry with her. She didn't do anything wrong. Au contraire! She was doing what she felt was best for me. However she also said she wanted to start her bad habits again. She started one of the minor ones. It disgusted me. That is mostly where it began. I got quiet and smiled less. My voice sounded like a stranger's. I couldn't talk to her without hurting.

She has no idea.

I used to walk her to class every day. I didn't walk her this morning. She said she had noticed when I talked to her after school, but I doubt it. Even if she did, it's not like she cares. It's just walking her to class. No big deal. For her at least. It matters a lot for me. It was a way to show I still cared. I waited for her after her first period. She came out of the class like nothing was wrong. I couldn't talk to her. I just faked a grin and nodded, then hugged her and walked off.

I wish she would read this. I want her to know.

Yesterday, she headed to class without me. I had to run to catch up. I was hurt. She said sorry, but didn't seem to care. I felt stupid. Like I was a dumb puppy trailing behind her. I felt like I didn't matter. I was replaceable and insignificant. It hurt. I didn't talk to her the rest of the way. She didn't notice. There is a lot she doesn't notice. I feel so lonely. I need human contact. I'm in physical, emotional, and psychological pain.

When I'm hurt, I don't act like most people. I shut down emotionally, but cry when you pry whatever is wrong out of me. I smile when someone tells a joke and laugh, but the moment they look away, I go back to my blank expression. I get lots of pains; knees, back, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, stomach -- everything. I'm tired and I listen to music, not smiling or frowning. Just blank. If you see me, or anyone like me, go up to them. Hug them. Please. Let them know that you notice them and you care.