It may just be the stress of finals around the corner. It could be the stupidity of others. It very well may just be hormones! But whatever the cause, the point is I've been mad. Mad with myself, mad with school, mad with girls, just overall mad at the world. Being mad isn't what's bugging me though... I'm discomforted with the fact that I think it's good that I'm mad.
For about 3 years, I'm been preaching "Peace, Love and Happiness" and practicing it religiously; but I've never taken a big step back and actually felt an aggressive, intense, hostile feeling towards everyone and everything like this before. I mean, I've had this irritable "itch" of anger but never fell to the temptation of scratching it. For the duration of those three serene years, I've kept my cool (excluding sporting events) and collected my thoughts before making a poor decision. But lately, I feel the need to break things... For example, just a few days ago, my younger brother was mouthing back to my father and all I could think about was punching him in the mouth. That's just an example of the type of barbaric, destructive thoughts that not only race through my mind, but break mach 5 speeds and shatter panes of glass.
I'm getting mad over things I shouldn't get mad about. Like a friend of the opposite sex liking some kid, a bone-headed soccer player making a snide remarks, or a chemistry problem I KNOW the answer to. I toss around inanimate objects as if they were the catalyst of my feelings and punch almost anything I can get my hands on. I have cuts and scars peppered along my right hand to prove it.
On the other hand, I'm getting mad over things any average teenage boy my age would be frustrated with. Just off the top of my head, I can think of a few things that piss me off: getting dumped would sit at the top of that list. Shortly following that would be my drive (or lack thereof) to do well in school. Those issues are tailed by little things like "not having my licence yet", "not getting a job" or "lack of a girlfriend" but those first two are really grinding my gears.
I know we weren't exactly dating but I feel like it was a relationship. Actually, as I type this, I'm a little embarrassed that I'm still harping on the subject. She's moved on so I should follow suit. But I digress, anyone would feel at least peeved from getting dumped if they really felt strongly for the other person. And if you're someone who doesn't mind getting dumped, please, share your feelings. I'm interested to hear your burning passion for ending relationships via cardiac mutilation.
I really can't do anything about that particular "itch" so for now, I'm just going to have to scratch the hell out of it. However, I can and will do something about my productivity in school. I will start projects before the eve of the presentation. I will throw "study parties" by myself and "get jiggy" with flashcards. And lastly, I will strive for nothing but excellence in every aspect of the remainder of my high school career. For action there is a reaction. With that being said, every time I fall to the temptation of doing the homework minutes before the class, I draw nearer to that McDonalds name tag being glued to my chest for the entirety of my life with no one to blame but myself. And although I know the appropriate time for action isn't now, but 3 years ago, I know that the sooner I come to the striking realization of the importance of high school, the sooner I can enter the world as a mature adult.
But what do I know? I'm just a kid with a keyboard and a head full of ideas.
HEY!
- Rory Early
- I'm warning you, I am a little crazy so... yeah... Just keep that in mind
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