Escapism. (618 hits)
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Submitted by <queensowntalia.at.hotmail.com> (View user info) at 2004-10-08 22:36:25 EDT
I sit here, several.. ok more than several.. shots of Sambuca in my system. Alcohol coursing through my bloodstream, muting the world, blurring the edges so everything harsh is a little less so.
So all that is cold and glaring is slightly warmer.
There are many methods employed: eating, drinking, drugs, sex. Humor, books, music, television: whatever floats your boat. The goal is the same: relief.
We're an imperfect lot, this jumble of personalities called humanity. In with the good, the redeeming qualities, is an equal share of flaws: meanness, crudity, and weakness.
Weakness. Some people don't like to admit to it. But its there none the less. There, creeping in at the edge of our conciousness even when we do our best to say, "No. There is no such thing. I'm fine." Weakness, eating like a poison at the very core of who we hoped we would be. We can't stand it.
Ok, I can't stand it.
I do what I can to make it go away. Are you so different?
Is it so bad? Day to day one struggles with the hurting. The hating of what existing has become. The recognization that all efforts have gone for naught. And realizing, truly and completely, that one is a failure. Its not the easiest thing to cope with. Truly knowing that you have failed, at life, at everything.
So, alcohol, food. Fill you up, make you feel half real. Take away the sharpness. Make living more acceptable. Is that so bad?
They say there is always a choice in your life circumstances. I postulate that that is not true. Sometimes things are simply the way they are. Sometimes circumstances trap you.
If you're stuck, and things are bad... is escapism such a wrong? Or is it a merciful relief?
Consider before condemning. Some of us aren't strong enough to make it alone.
I expect this post to recieve an average score of -1. Its not funny, nor is it overly intellectual.
I'm sorry. But I really felt the need to discuss it.
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Submitted by Method (user info) at 2004-10-11 00:41:33 EDT (#)
Ranking: -2
frape
Submitted by cigar (user info) at 2004-10-11 00:40:31 EDT (#)
Ranking: -2
No Comment
Submitted by I_Have_a_Kristen_Fetish (user info) at 2004-10-09 07:28:26 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Stin (user info) at 2004-10-09 06:34:30 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Yep.
My old form of escapism: http://www.ubersite.com/m/34857
My current form of escapism: writing.
Submitted by QueenAshlee (user info) at 2004-10-09 00:00:39 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by queensowntalia (user info) at 2004-10-08 22:58:14 (#)
Ranking: 0
Sex with ugly chicks always sobers me up too.
That's what you're getting this +2 for.
Submitted by Feijuada (user info) at 2004-10-08 23:49:38 EDT (#)
Ranking: 1
For me, the best escapism is computer games, especially when you have work due in 24 hours.
Submitted by queensowntalia (user info) at 2004-10-08 23:12:04 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
heh, probably. the only nin album i own is fragile, but it was wonderful.
Anything I wrote tonight was purely based on how i feel. Actually, the thought that others feel the same way is comforting.
Submitted by Dead_0hi0_Sky (user info) at 2004-10-08 23:09:51 EDT (#)
Ranking: 1
woah, didn't i hear this shit in a Nine Inch Nails song somewhere?
Submitted by queensowntalia (user info) at 2004-10-08 22:58:14 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
Sex with ugly chicks always sobers me up too.
Submitted by DonkeyOnTheEdge (user info) at 2004-10-08 22:56:39 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
Sex with ugly chicks sobers me up.
Submitted by HelloMello (user info) at 2004-10-08 22:50:54 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Deep,very cool