Hmmm. It’s a warm, summer Saturday night. The best kind of night there is. The north side of the city is unusually quiet. As I skated through campus on the way to work, I absolutely savored how secluded and beautiful it was. I stepped outside myself for a moment to realize how good it feels to be young healthy and strong. How perfect it is to be gliding on a secluded path under dark trees and a clear starry sky. I’ll really miss living on campus. Three more weeks and I’m gone.
The Ancient Undergrad 
Sounds delightful; lucky you.
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damn–you’re making ME nostalgic, and i’ve never even seen the place.
yes, young, healthy and strong. me, too, and i am grateful for that. thank you for the reminder. it is wonderful to find those moments of beauty and peace in the everyday.
“be thankful because before you know it will be over/life is sweet, and life is oh so very short.”–natalie merchant
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I almost bought some in-line skates at the thrift store a couple of weeks ago, but I was a little nervous to try them on without socks (who knows who’s feet have been in there). I should just carry socks with me everywhere I go. Taught me a lesson.
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I love those special moments. The ones that really stay with you. It’s sad to move on, but I hope better things happen in the future for you :):):)
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that post made me feel good.
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quick! somebody find the person who has kidnapped JJ and hacked into his xanga. I just can’t stand the positivity
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I love moments like that when it’s so clear that life is good. They don’t happen as often as they should.
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I think seclusion on a beautiful night is one of the best things there is. I think Autumn nights are even better, with a chill in the air and the leaves changing color…
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Awww where you gonna live after these 3 weeks?
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