Sick

I am not feeling well today. I really hate being sick. But there really isn't much I can do just wait for it to pass.

This is my 7th day posting! I'm a little excited, I've been blogging for a whole week! But can I really call myself a blogger now? Probably not.

If anyone is reading this let me know. I hope someone is.

I will keep it short today, oh by the way I saw a movie called The Talented Mr. Ripley yesterday and I really liked it. Has anyone else seen it? What did you think?

Books

Growing up I hated books. I'm not kidding! I never liked reading, in school we always had to read something so I would. But honestly I don't really remember most of the books I read. But I can't stress enough how much I hated books! I especially hated when the teachers would make me read out loud. I always hated being called on, especially when I didn't know the answer. But teachers tend to call on you when you least expect it.

The reason I hated reading was simple, TV was better. I also had a hard time keeping track of characters in the story. So stories with a large cast of people I really hated because I could never keep track of them all. When a book would also describe a location or a character, I had the hardest time imagining what the author was describing. So basically all the characters from a book, I imagined as stick figures.

But a few years back, in the summer of 2009 I decided to read a book for fun. The book I chose was Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone! I decided to read it right after seeing the sixth movie, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. I have been a huge fan of the movies but I never bothered to read the books. The size of the books was enough to just make you want to give up reading. (not that I read anything anyway.) So I decided to read the first book, three days later I was done! I had never finished a book that fast in my life! But I couldn't understand why I enjoyed the book so much. Then it hit me, I already new the story, I knew what it was about, and how it would end. But more importantly, I didn't have to imagine any of the characters based on the books description, because I had already seen them in the movie. I used the actors appearance throughout the book. I knew what Harry looked like so it was easier to imagine him flying around on his broom or just sitting in a class room.

It's a strange thing but this is how I read all 7 books. I just pictured the actors from the movies, and the sets from the films to enjoy the books! It took me a whole year to read all 7 books because at the time I was in college and for those of you who have never been to college hears a heads up, you have to do a lot of reading!!! Not just reading but also re-reading and taking notes, and lots of studying. So now I enjoy reading a little more but not more than TV!

Does anyone else do this? Or is it just me.
Until next time. .....David

Winter Pain

For a while now I have suffered from this terrible pain in my left hand. It's hard to describe the pain, but it kinda feels like my bones themselves are hurting. I don't remember ever banging or hurting my hand. The pain just comes and goes. But lately it's been getting worse and its been happening more frequent. Yesterday I went out and the pain was unbearable! I felt as if my bones were on fire! (Not that I know how that feels like, nor do I ever want to experience such discomfort) I have no idea what cold be wrong. I'm right handed so it's not like I over use my left hand.

When the pain got really bad a little over a year ago I went to the hospital thinking that I was having a heart attack. I waited hours, only to be told that nothing was wrong with me. Even my blood pressure was normal, and my blood pressure is never normal. When a doctor can't figure out what's wrong with you that's kinda scary.

I will try to get another doctor to check out my hand. I can't stand the pain anymore! .....David

Car Ride

What is it about a car ride that's just so relaxing. Yesterday I went on what was my longest car ride this year. I love nice long car rides, I don't own a car and I can't drive. Here in New York it gets dark around 5pm so it was really nice riding around at night. I got to see manhattan from a distance and it looks amazing! All of the lights are beautiful, and for a moment, just a moment, I realized why people dream about coming here. I never wanted to reach my destination, I just wanted to enjoy the ride. I wanted to stare at the lights for as long as possible. It really was something to see.

As you can probably tell I really don't get out much, people around here just want to get to where they're going fast. How many people have driven by that same road and actually looked across the water and marveled at how beautiful it was? I'm sure there are quite a few. But at the same time there are people who drive thru there everyday and no longer see how beautiful it is. All they see is a road in front of them and all they think about Is their destination.

I don't have a destination, I'm just along for the ride. I don't know the driver, I don't know what car I'm in, or where this road will take me. But I do know that I should enjoy something as simple as tall skyscrapers with lights shining out of their windows.

All About Me

Where to begin, well the truth is I don't wanna tell you my whole life story. Sad as it may be I really don't wanna get into it. I grew up in Brooklyn and I've only been to manhattan about 20 times. A few times on school trips to museums and recently to go see a movie. I like going to the AMC theater on 42nd street. The reason I say this is because many people wish to visit Manhattan. I live a train ride away and have only been there a few times. Every time I've been there the streets have been crowded. I get very uncomfortable around crowds. I like being alone, I know a lot of people hate being alone, I don't.

I'm in my early 20's and I don't really get out much. I have nowhere to go really. Sometimes I feel like I'm missing something, that urge to go out and "mingle" (do people still say that?) or "hang out" (or whatever people my age say these days). I guess I'm not a social person. But I read somewhere that people are social creatures and we need to socialize to keep us sane. In a way I guess this is why I started a blog. As I'm typing this I feel like I'm having a conversation with someone, even if that someone is just me.

I don't really have friends I can "chill with" (that's still used, right?) I'm not good at making friends, I'm not good at talking to people period. The only communication i have are with random people via a pen pal app. I actually made a friend from LA and we text every now an then. She wants to come to NY and be in the audience for a show called Saturday Night Live. I live here and have no desire to do that.

I know I'm missing out on stuff, but the way I see it you can't really miss something you never had. Can you?

Well until next time! .....David

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Wow, I'm on my sixth post and I have no idea what to write. But I said to myself I would post something everyday.

*sigh*

I live in Brooklyn and honestly don't like to go out much. I like staying home, watching TV and eating. Yes I'm kinda boring, and lazy (I have no idea where I'm going with this) but I would like to change. One big change for me will be this blog. I will try to write everyday, and try to write something interesting for.....er......uh........myself I guess since I don't really know if anyone is reading this.

Well I guess this is it for now. What will you change this year?

Why I Blog.....

I feel useless. I feel like the only thing Im good at is watching TV, and let's face it its not really a skill one uses to make a living. I feel like the only thing I can be good at is writing. I wanna write a book someday, a really good one. I'm really not a social person, I feel awkward around people. So I find it hard getting a job that requires little to no human contact!

I know my writing skill isn't all that great and my spelling is awful!!! But spell check makes things easier. I will try to improve my writing by doing this blog. I will try to write something everyday. I really hope someone is reading this. .....David