there is so much I have to say today. I guess I'll try to sum it up as best I can.

1. Falling asleep in summer, in the coolest bedroom overlooking balitmore ave., windows open, city noises.. there is NOTHING that compare to that feeling. helping andrew move today just reminded me how close living in a city is and how excited I am about it. waking up to some great people, walking to vegan cafes and getting breakfast is the best feeling.

2. I never thought into when I was younger, but this is the first summer that it ever really applied to me.. but I've never realized how important a guy asking for my consent before doing anything (even just kissing/touching..) is. getting put into situations that I really don't want to be in and not knowing how to back myself out of them sucks. I'm the most non-confrontational person I know. it's something I absolutely need to change. no more feeling like I HAVE to kiss a boy I don't like, or hold hands with them, or cuddle, or anything else. I want all of these things to actually mean something again. guys, stop being assholes and respect girls. if I won't make eye contact with you, what in the world makes you think I want to kiss you? don't be so stupid. although I do realize this is half my fault for not ever saying anything.