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3rd March, 2008. 3:53 pm.
So all of a sudden, a package comes in the mail today. I have no idea who it's from, but in it is a $25 gift card, a copy of "The Five People You Meet in Heaven", and the following note (which I'm typing so I'll always have it):
"Sean,
You probably don't remember me but about two years ago, you pulled to the side of the road and graciously offered to use your triple A service to help get my flat fixed. I was driving my mom's mini-van and had my six year old brother with me. I was having possibly the worst year of my life and that day, that flat tire was enough to push me over the edge! But your act of kindness really helped me to look on the bright side.
"I'm ashamed it took this long to really thank you...I've kept your contact info all this time w/a plan of sending you a token of my appreciation. I hope you'll forgive me for being so late! Please accept this gift knowing that random acts of kindness always are recognized in some way or another and I hope that not only you continue to perform them but also you receive them every time you need your faith in everything restored. That's why I've sent "The 5 People You meet In heaven", because it is about the effect you can have on someone's life even if you never know them. If you're not a reader, share it with someone who has touched your life similar to how you have touched mine. I've sent the commerce card as a back up -- so you can treat yourself to something of more interest to you!
"I wish you the best in life and the best of luck in your future. Sincerely, Marie Cane."
This is maybe the sweetest thing ever. Two years ago, even, I didn't expect anything, but to get this after so much time (the card in particular), really blows my mind.
I am very thankful so many times for the world we live in and the people I encounter, and it makes my day to know that sometimes those people are thankful, too.
What a beautiful day it is today.
Current mood:
content.
[12 Monologues] - [Step Into the Spotlight]
25th August, 2005. 11:40 am.
Tomorrow at this time I'll be moving into my college dorm. So while I'm here, I just want to say that I love this place, this home of mine. I love all the people it encompasses and all the memories, good and bad, that have helped me grow.
If you want to come visit me, I'm going to be in Prosser 1237. My address, should you want to send me a letter, is:
Sean Killeen
Seegers Union Box 2006
Muhlenberg College
2400 W Chew St
Allentown, PA 18104-5596
My dorm number will be: (484) 664-4417. So if you forget it, just type a lot of 4s and eventually you'll be fine.
My e-mail address will remain SeanKilleen@gmail.com, but my school address as of right now is out of commission. I'll let you know when all that happens.
Plus, when I get my school e-mail address, those who have it will be getting majorly facebooked. Be prepared.
Thank you, Levittown/Fairless Hills, for all you've been to me.
With one hand high, you'll show them your progress..
Current mood:
nostalgic.Current music: Jimmy Eat World - "My Sundown".
[10 Monologues] - [Step Into the Spotlight]
27th June, 2005. 8:20 pm.
I need help naming it. So far I have "Gifford" as a suggestion. I need a new one I think. It should have a sense of something powerful but humble and endearing. And let's keep it simple.
As for the specs, for you nerds out there like myself:
It's a Dell Inspiron 9300 Series:
- Pentium M-Class Processor @ 2 GHz (Equiv. 3.2 GHz P4)
- 17" Widescreen with TrueLife technology
- 60 GB 7200 RPM HD
- 256 MB NVidia GeForce Go 6800 Graphics Card
- 1 GB RAM
- Win XP Pro
- Office 2003 Enterprise
- Visual Studio 6
- Visual Studio .NET 2003 Enterprise
- DVD-RW/DVD/CD-RW/CD combo
- Internal Wireless, etc.
- 6 USB ports
- Firewire port
- SD Memory card reader
Tell me that's not a sweet machine right there. And the software is only SOME of the stuff I have loaded on it at this point. Rock on.
'Till next time!
Current mood:
geeky.
[14 Monologues] - [Step Into the Spotlight]
20th June, 2005. 2:02 am.
Heard a new song that you like?
Have an old song that you like to think is obscure?
Think you should enlighten me with your musical tastes?
YOU SHOULD.
Comment and give me ideas for songs to download. or even artists/albums. Just tell me why you think I should download it. I'm looking to expand my tastes. Thanks!
[21 Monologues] - [Step Into the Spotlight]
20th June, 2005. 2:00 am.
I hate John Denver. Sorry, kids.
Anyway, I'm leaving for Nebraska in about an hour. I'll be back late next sunday. I'll have my phone on though. Call me, leave me messages online, tell me how much you miss me (or don't). Either way, love you all and I hope you have a great week.
Current mood:
excited.
15th June, 2005. 11:55 am.
So, who wants to e-mail or transfer any or all Iron & Wine CDs to me? you know you do.
[2 Monologues] - [Step Into the Spotlight]
9th June, 2005. 11:41 pm.
I graduated today. What an amazing feeling.
Current mood:
ecstatic.
[9 Monologues] - [Step Into the Spotlight]
8th June, 2005. 1:17 am.
As NHS president, it was my duty to provide a closing speech to those graduating. My task was not to be profound, so please do not confuse my simplicity for lack of understanding or for no want of writing a profound speech.
The text is inside the LJ cut, for all those who care to read.
( Graduation Speech spoilers ahead -- full text inside )
P.S. This is the first time I think I've ever said my piece in two minutes. You all should be proud. ;)
[14 Monologues] - [Step Into the Spotlight]
1st June, 2005. 8:29 am.
PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THIS IF YOU LIVE IN OR AROUND FAIRLESS HILLS AND KNOW ANYONE WITH A RED MUSTANG.
Alright, I'm making this update because if I don't I'll forget it too soon and I need to remember the details.
I was driving to school today with four passengers: My brother, Coriann Rosetti, Shannon Rice, and Laura Richardson.
We approached five points. I normally take the half-left to go down Emily Road towards Truman. The left lane was packed, so I signaled and moved into the right lane. Mind you, I'm doing about 55-60.
out of nowhere, this guy in a red mustang FLIES on my tail. I mean, seriously, almost hits me. and I checked my mirrors before I turned. So i get through the light and I'm like "who is this asshole?" so I move into the other lane. He flies by me in the right lane, like shaking his fist and cursing.
So, I do something stupid. I was really angry at this asshole.
I gave him the finger. I figured he was already speeding by me anyway and wouldn't see. Oh, no. He sees.
This enrages him more than I ever thought it would. So, I know that I'm going to be turning left to go down Warner Ave. (by pizza star, positively records, etc.) He's swerving back and forth in the lanes violently, I would assume to try to assert some sort of masculine dominance, or to instill fear in me. So I let him go by a little bit and then make the quick turn onto warner ave.
This asshole makes a U-Turn. Middle of New Falls Road. Traffic coming at him, to chase me down warner ave at like 70 miles an hour. I'm flooring it.
I hit the stop to slow down, when I notice the guy in the mustang is NOT stopping behind me. I don't want to be cut off, so I end up blowing the stop sign to turn onto Emily by the sev, etc. Thank God I could see that no one was coming. He follows me, sticking his head out the window, yelling the whole time.
It gets better though. This guy pulls into the WRONG SIDE of Emily Road, by the first entrance to Goldenridge. He speeds by me, OPENS HIS DOOR, and turns around. So at this point the guy's on the wrong side of the road going 50-60, head turned around, screaming.
We're now in the spot between the two entrances of Goldenridge. The guy pulls in front of me and stops. So I can't go past him (his mustang would probably outrun my escort with four passengers, haha). I have my phone in my hand getting ready to call the cops, because I know if i back up and go into the other goldrenridge entrance, I'm dead (too many small streets, traffic, little routes of escape even though I know it like the back of my hand).
Then I notice that this guy has his door open and is like yelling shit at me from his window like 50-100 feet ahead. I can't hear him, so in a last ditch attempt to just get rid of him, I roll down my window and yell "I'm sorry, alright?!" The guy takes off. I continue to school but I see he's stopped at the light by Emily Road and Green Lane. I pull over by the Auto tags store just so he doesn't see me. I pull back out like 30 seconds later. He's gone, thank God.
So then, my brother says, "WAIT! I think I know that car." And Corie agrees. My brother realizes that this guy lives on my street, or at least he thinks he does. He used to deliver papers to the guy.
Update: it's not the guy who lives near us. Damn.</b>
So, if legal action isn't possible, there will still be no remorse. It was a beautiful car -- very distinct. I feel like destroying something beautiful. It will do.
Comments? Suggestions? Insight? Drop me a comment.
Current mood:
pissed off.
[38 Monologues] - [Step Into the Spotlight]
28th May, 2005. 10:51 am.
-Lindsay Foust
-Melanie Rose
-My DAD
-Colleen Appleton
-Jeannine Becker
-Sara Haas
-Katie Vanderbas
Woo! You guys rock for being older than you were last year.
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