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I began the journey today. The tumultuous and stifling path toward college application. I have three apps right now and possibly a fourth if time permits. There is just too much to do. But I must begin. I wrote out the entire schedule tonight. I will complete my homework, get some sleep, and then the crushing work will begin tomorrow. I have this weekend to cram in two or three essays as well as a scholarship application.

I wish I had done it earlier. I wish I didn't procrastinate so much. But what can I do. I can look back on the past and try to learn from the mistakes, but I can't change anything. I can move forward and progress. I have a plan. I have goals. And I have a reward system. When I succeed I will reward myself with an outing. For example on Sunday I would like to go to Seattle and see the Olympic Sculpture Park with some friends. It is probably one of my favorite places to go and see. I just hope I can go with someone this time.

I went this weekend. It was spectacularly restive. But I miss the endearing companionship that my friends invoke. I need their company to feel more alive. I shouldn't depend on friends, but I really believe that I am as intrinsically connected with my friends as I am with the rest of my life. Without my friends I am just Swiss cheese. Filled with holes and quick to spoil.

A Banned Advertisement about Soweto



South Africa is one of my favorite countries in the world and this video is quite thought-provoking. Hopefully it will help you understand the racism inherent to that country and found around the world from different eyes.