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An Update

Charlie — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 13:57:23 +0000

I know that I haven’t entirely been great at updating this, but I’ve got an excuse. But I won’t talk about that today, that’s for a post coming up soon. What I want to talk about today is something without pictures, just words. I am extremely happy right now, ecstatic even. However, I am also super nervous, terrified. I’ve entered into a territory that I can’t seem to truly decode. For me, the only way that I can remain without anxiety is if I have past experiences to relate to, so I have a ballpark estimate of what’s going to happen. I’ve never done this before, so the ballpark has never existed. Every moment in time that I continue doing this, I am smarter and will be able to recall for future experiences. But that stop the fact that I am terrified right now. Don’t get me wrong, I am super happy that I am doing this, I just have never done anything like it before. Every day that this is happening, I give myself an imaginary pat on the back because I’m doing something I haven’t before. But that doesn’t relieve any fears. I’ve got awesome friends who have been helping me out with this, trying to teach me the ways, and I’m super grateful for that. However, I’m also worried that I might never know how to do it fully by myself. BUT that doesn’t matter right now. I’m going to have a ridiculous time, I will be so happy once I’m in the moment. But, it’s this waiting period that is killing me. However, just to reassure you, I am very happy. Okay? Cool. IamMisplaced

Consideration

Charlie — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:06:07 +0000

And don’t forget a candle’s fire is only just a flame – Beirut

I was going to right an interesting blog post here, but I changed my mind. Why would any of you want to hear about how depressing I think my life is. It really isn’t. I’m a happy kid, I go to a good school, and I have good friends that care about me. I don’t think any of those people or you guys should be forced to hearing how I think that I suck at life and that I’m just a really sad person. I mean, really? What’s wrong with me if I say that? Maybe I just perpetually feel the need to make my life seem depressing so that I can look at everything that is good in my life as a little better than it actually is.

But there’s no use in thinking about that. I just want to go on with my life somewhat blindly and just enjoy it. I shouldn’t need confirmation that my life sucks by reiterating it. I mean, seriously. But, that will be all for today. Just thought I’d get this off my chest. Enjoy Sunday, and try to stay awake for classes on Monday. Love you too. IamMisplaced

Beginning of School

Charlie — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:46:40 +0000

Well, after an interesting summer, I’m back at school. Excited, sure. Nervous, definitely. It’s hard for me to control my emotions and suppress them in a manor that I can present myself in class and not worry about being… I don’t know. That’s the problem with me, I have a deathly fear of the unknown, almost to the point that I can’t move. That I will be sitting there, my mind spinning in circles discussing the same thing over and over again. I just can’t and don’t know how to deal with that. Anyways, that’s my internal speech, for lack of a better word. I’m back at school, and I have tried to jump in. It’s definitely easier this year than it was last. This year I have my friends whom I know will be looking after me. I am returning to an environment that is not only welcoming, but is my second home. Anyway, last night was the Texas Line Dance, and while I didn’t participate myself in the dancing too much, I was on hand to take photos. Here are some that have gotten the okay to be posted on the blog:

Well, that’s my first day at school. I really should discuss the rest of my summer more in depth and discuss everything more emotionally. In due time my friend. There’ll be more posts from me about school as well as a 2011 reflection. So, that’s about it. Talk to you guys soon. IamMisplaced

A Short Comment

Charlie — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 02:48:04 +0000

I feel like I should talk about this, I just want to. This evening, I am appreciating life a little more. At approximately 2:30 this evening, I was in a pretty severe car crash. I was walking my dog out in a field and everything was fine and dandy. I got into my car and started driving. As I turned out, I noticed a tick fall onto my hand. I started to brush it off, because who wants to be bit by a tick? Shortly after that, everything began to blur together. Next thing I knew, blood was all over my hands and the car wasn’t moving. I looked up and saw the windshield was shattered and everything was sideways. The music (“The Suburbs” by Arcade Fire) was still playing along with a repetitive ding coming from the dashboard. I began to freak out. What just happened? Where am I? Am I in a ditch? Am I dreaming? Unfortunately, I wasn’t. I looked back in the back seat to see if Periwinkle was alright, while sweat and tears were streaming down my face. She was alright. I grabbed my flip-flops, phone, and house keys as I was sobbing. I tried to call home, but service was spotty. I forced my way through the sunroof, which wasn’t there for some reason. A very nice lady was yelling out to me from the side of the road saying she was calling 911. I looked at my hand, it was covered in blood, I has received a puncture wound to my hand. I was trying to wrap my head around what just happened. I just flipped the car into a ditch on the other side of the road. As time went by, EMS showed up along with the cops. Everyone kept telling me that I was lucky to be alive, and that if I hadn’t been wearing my seat belt or if I had been speeding, it would’ve been a lot worse than just a puncture wound. I could have died right there. But, fortunately, I am still here. I don’t plan on driving for a little bit. Anyway, just a status report. I’ll be sure to check in soon. IamMisplaced

July 8th

Charlie — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 02:45:06 +0000

Another photo from the damage that the storm caused. IamMisplaced

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July 6th

Charlie — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:09:50 +0000

We just had a pretty bad storm up here in Milton; it took down a tree and took out the power. That means no lengthy post with DSLR quality photo, just a post from the iPhone with an iPhone quality picture. Enjoy your day. IamMisplaced

July 5th

Charlie — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 02:45:14 +0000

We were roasting marshmallows today and this was the end of our fire. I particularly like the flame in the corner and how it’s just grasping onto life.
Summer of Photos Day 1

July…

Charlie — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 01:25:38 +0000

Well, July is here. How? Well, you probably have a better guess than I do. I finished school on a high note, luckily, and have had a pretty good start to the summer with visiting Internet Week New York 2011 as well as going to the inaugural Governors Ball on Governors Island in NYC. A fun time was had by all involved. Here are some small highlights from Internet Week as that is the only one that I have on my computer right now:

Yahoo! had several of these kiosks set up in their area featuring different aspects of the new Yahoo! which is more of a content creator versus a search engine.

The keynote that I watched intently about The Future of Digital Video Distribution. It featured Dan Piech, Product Manager at comScore; Rex Sorgatz, Founder of VYou; Joen Choe, Sr. Brand Manager of Absolut; Paul Greenberg, CEO of CollegeHumor; Diana Hong, CREATETHE GROUP, SVP Creative Director; and Chris Black, Social Connector for Liquor and Lifestyle brands. The keynote was extremely informative and gave me perspective on what was going to happen in video, at least in the eyes of the content marketers.

After a couple of weeks hanging around the house and relaxing after a stressful year at the new school, we headed back up to the good ol’ Omni Mount Washington Resort and the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour, this time with an additional guest, Emma.

After an amazing time up in the trees with Kyle and Bobby, we headed across even more state borders to Vermont. Yes, it is once again that time of year. Here are some highlights from what I’ve seen so far.

And that’s pretty much been my summer so far. I’ll be sure to update this page once I upload my Governors Ball photos. Also, today I introduce my new Summer of Photos series where I will be attempting (i.e. whenever I have internet access) to upload a photo and commenting on it. You will be able to find each post in the features bar or the Summer of Photos tab up above, unless I change my mind. Enjoy your summer. IamMisplaced
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Home

Charlie — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:18:14 +0000

On my way back to school from Starbucks, I was enjoying an Egg Salad Sandwich. It was pretty good, for Starbucks, but that’s beside the point. What really mattered was that I really felt a pit in my stomach. I felt like I was missing something. I felt like I was missing home. Home, the place where people comfort you and make you feel welcome as you are. Home, the place where egg salad sandwiches are made for you when it’s lunch time. Home, the place where you always want to be, or at least love to be. I felt, for some extremely weird reason, as if I was missing my home. It was also a coincidence that I was listening to “Home” by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, which you can listen here:
Home by EdwardSharpe

Anyway, I was feeling, not homesick, but without a home. I know that I do have a home at school, but for that second I felt as if I didn’t have a home, and as if I wasn’t going to be able to do anything. Anyway, regardless, I am past that feeling now and am feeling better and at homem but the moral of this story is that you should always appreciate home when you have it, cherish it. And, when in doubt, enjoy an egg salad sandwich. IamMisplaced

Thoughts from the Inside; Winter

Charlie — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 19:02:02 +0000

Okay, it’s almost March. And, how did this happen again? I am sitting up here in the cove a Werner Centennial Center, doing a spotlight for our winter production. I could’ve sworn that it was just yesterday that I was a naïve 16 year old coming into a school that was a complete contrast of my life before. How did the year sneak up on me? But, maybe it didn’t. I’ve done a lot of things this year. I’ve done new things, exciting things, sad things, and down right weird things. Maybe it seems as if it’s going by fast because I am actively doing things, not just idly standing by, and that’s great for me. I’m trying not to take any of these experiences for granted, I’m trying to make the most out of every day, and I’m trying to actually have things happen in my life. Anyway, that’s my social commentary for the winter/year so far. Enjoy the iPhone pictures. IamMisplaced