It's almost Over.......
My two exams are almost here, and my time as a happy-go-not-so-lucky student is almost over. No more allowances from parents. No more worrying about menial stuff like exams and homework, [least I hope so anyway!] no more student discounts at selected outlets. :p

No more childhood. No more innocence. Time to face the real world.

Yea, like you haven't any of that yet?

Got a point. Even though we're still relatively protected in a 'school' environment, it still ain't the pretty picture of innocence [I wanna think] it is. When I read through some of my friends' blogs, I really get an idea of just how big a shitass some people can be, and how lucky I've always been, to have always been surrounded by great people. [Yes, dearies, that includes you, you, and YOU].

I used to think it was a minus point in my side, to not be able to socialise, or be able to just talk to some stranger without worries. Now I think: It's kinda a strength for me. My [dao] means that the only people who get near to me are people who are truly interested in me as a person, and not for my looks, position or power. [although I have to admit, I don't have much of the last 3, so....] This same [dao] acts as kinda filter, keeping out the leeches, parasites, and other undesirable scum of society. It's the mask I put to the world, the sign that says, "Nothing interesting here. GO AWAY!". [Although it doesn't seem to help when it comes to surveyors, solicitors, and people who wanna preach to me about God]

So do you think it's worthwhile to carry this sign? Won't you keep out a lot of other good people?

No. I'm not carrying it 24/7, don't be silly. [My arms will get tired]. It's up to me whether I want to show the sign, or whether I want to put it up. I've met people who automatically activate this sign, and I've met people who make me wanna put it down forever. The question here is whether the person will activate this sign or not. And if they do.... I won't really want to put it down when I'm with them.

And how long do you think you can carry this sign?

I'm gonna carry this sign for a long, long while in life. I'm the Fool of the Tarot. And the Fool always wanders alone.