i've been reading a book of collected articles from BUST magazine for the past couple days, and it's done me such a world of good. i almost forgot that i'm a brash and sassy individual. it's easy to get bogged down in taking care of other people, of thinking about growing up as growing out of the things i think are fun. and you know what? that's not true. there's no law that says i can't still feel and dress like a rock star when i'm 70! so anyway, it reminded me to go out and have a blast with my life. and just in time to beat the winter doldrums too.

on a somewhat-related note, i gave myself bangs today. i just needed a change. modifications of this type are best done spontaneously; i decided to cut them while taking a long hot bath today. i soaked for over an hour, burning my spiced-pumpkin candle and listening to "boys for pele" and the "stealing beauty" soundtrack. it was heaven; i needed that. i don't give my body enough attention; quick shower, occasional hair removals, and that's about it. so i made up for it today.

i'm having a momentary drought of things to write about, and so i'm going to go now.

-beatpoetgrrl

ps- the Crush and his crush split up. i'm thinking of asking him on a date. part of my new assertive lifestyle. wish me luck. -bpg.

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