Writings
Essays, stories, and reflections — philosophy, fiction, and the occasional unhinged thought.
Tear Gas & the Test of Determination and Willpower
If you have never been through boot camp, especially one where you get Gassed, you might not understand the significance of this story, and how it affects my life, but hopefully you will. –This will discuss what its like to be gassed, so if you get ill, or grossed out easily, please do not read any further–
If you have never been through boot camp, especially one where you get Gassed, you…
Rise of the nouveau-riche, & the fall of caste boundaries
Throughout my life, I have gone through many changes, brought about many changes, and seen ideologies come and go among generations. Considering the fact that I am yet but 30, I find this to be rather unique situation I find myself in.
Throughout my life, I have gone through many changes, brought about many changes, and seen…
Die Augen der Hölle
I was awoken abruptly to a knock on my door. “Whaa.?!,” I said dreamily, as I stumbled out of bed and headed downstairs to see who in the hell was pounding on my door at 8:00 on a Saturday morning. “Yes, ” I said opening the door, “what can I..” “Hey, Nikki,” smarted off Jonathan, my older brother, “out partying late again I see?”
I was awoken abruptly to a knock on my door. “Whaa.?!,” I said dreamily, as…
Driving Through Alligator Alley
Im cruising down I-75, I just hit the $1.50 toll for the east bound trip through the everglades, we’re cruising along at a moderate speed of 85-ish. We, being myself, and a few other cars, bound for the east coast and Miami Area. . . .
Im cruising down I-75, I just hit the $1.50 toll for the east bound trip…