I haven't realized the true magnitude of Ingram's path of destruction until I went to Homecoming. What the hell is happening to our school? True, I did get to see some of you awesome people (Kae, Shane-o, Chris) and it was great. But I couldn't help but notice this overall hopeless attitude that seemed to pervade the entire atmosphere. I really can't explain it very well, but I felt it and it made me a bit sad. Despite hearing throughout the years about how much Ingram sucks, I didn't think people really believed in all that rhetoric. I mean, why couldn't we be as good, if not better, than everyone else? Being poor doesn't justify apathy. Our downfall was not being located in a crappy town (which I really don't believe--the overall beauty of the place really overshadows any less than perfect parts) but making it an excuse not to succeed. We beat everyone to the punch by considering ourselves a joke before anyone else had a chance to. So now when Ingram really is the joke of our district, one could say that it was really just a self-fulfilling prophecy. I have to go work on other stuff now, but I leave y'all with this: however corny it may be, I really believe in yall's ability not to make excuses and hold yourselves accountable for the decisions you make. I find it fascinating that subscribed to this blog are really who I considered in high school to be my closest friends and who I considered would be most likely to succeed. I feel so fortunate to have found y'all during that time in my life--in all honesty, I don't regret high school at all. I believe that my friendships with people like you guys and what I learned did in fact prepare me for what was ahead--so many people weren't as fortunate and if you're one of them, I'm sorry, that sucks. But does anyone have a right to be pissed off at Ingram because of their sucesses and failures? Now, that was just a rhetorical question; not meant to invite an outpouring of complaints about how much Ingram sucks at life, but just to offer an alternative perspactive to the overwhelming negative attitude. The way I see it, I would have never met any of you if it weren't for Ingram and everyone else can go to hell. Thanks and Gig 'Em!
Love, Lorraine.
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I couldn't have said it better myself even if I beat my brain to a bloody pulp, Lauren. The mere fact that they didn't have a Homecoming parade this year blew my mind. Chris is right, no one seems to want to participate in anything, nor make an effort to change the conceptions that people have about Ingram. It makes me sad too :(
I'm just a shitty person.....Ingram still sucks...but my buds are still hella cool. :)
did you end up finding a ride, Andy??
That's kind of a late question to ask now Lorraine.....but yeah I did.
oh good! yeah..I guess now i suppose it is. What an ass I am!
hehe.
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