Soul

There's always something tearing you apart. It's always so much longer than you counted on. It hits you so much harder than you thought. But you don't worry; you don't worry. 'Cause darling you've got so much soul.

Something Tearing You Apart
Whether it is a term paper that you just can't stand to think about anymore, or an ongoing argument that you can't seem to escape--there's always something. Moreover, there is something tearing apart every one around you too. Poor people. I don't know how many times I've seen people this week that look so sleep-deprived and stressed out that I wanted to take over their life for them and set them straight. Insomnia isn't the answer. It is not a solution. Eat, sleep, and do your homework in an organized fashion.

So Much Longer than You Counted On
November. One week in November. Today. This hour. The next ten minutes. It's ongoing. No matter how sure you are that you can make it through that 50 minute lecture, there's always going to be some part of you preparing to bolt at the first opportunity. Grin and bear it. Reward yourself when it's all over.

It Hits You So Much Harder than You Thought
This is a quick reference to the fact that you've been wandering around with your head full of ideas and thinking you might just be on the right track finally when smack bang boom you realize you're completely screwed. This is about that second when everything falls apart. You fall apart. I see it all the time. I haven't snapped yet. Be prepared for some pretty intense fallout from that one. It's been building for a while.

But You Don't Worry
Why bother worrying? Where has worrying ever gotten anyone? It's just like not sleeping, it just makes your life harder. So don't.

No, You Don't Worry
Reiteration is sometimes key. Saying the same thing in different ways can help you understand complex concepts better. Don't have panic attacks over life. I've told you before, get your spite out early in the morning over something that can't cause you any additional grief. Fighting with partners, professors, roommates, etc.--bad; Fighting with your cereal for going soggy too fast--good. Yesterday I heard the blandest story I've ever heard in my life. This guy was all jazzed to tell his friend about his run in with breakfast: he never eats cereal and the one day that he really just wanted a bowl of cereal there was no milk!! Can you imagine?? Obviously you can. The world needs to come to terms with Murphy's law and be more proactive about these things. Ie. Check to see that you have milk before pouring the cereal. What a concept. What a moron.

'Cause Darling You Got So Much Soul
Even if you don't think you'll make it through, you will. You're strong. You're intelligent. You may be lazy, but you know how to put your nose to the grindstone when you must. I've seen it. Just remember that the world is out to get you, but your best defense is spite. Don't let anything get you so far down that you don't want to get up again.

If You Don't Have Soul
So, you actually really let November get to you? You really are beyond the verge of tears and are fully committed to quitting life altogether. At least you still have me. And I'm freaking awesome, guys. I have more soul than all the angels in heaven put together on their most soulful day. Just because I'm really that pompous. Believe me, I believe in you. For better or worse. I may be little but I'm tough as raw meat. But I better get to class or I'll be cooked.