my name is flint. i love sunshine and long walks.

//today was the academic pep rally! the theme was 'Lassiter's Got Talent' with judges and a huge banner i was able to help paint. plenty of fun acts (including mrs. cook, my science teacher, aka grumpy, grouchy chemist, dancing happily like she was galloping in a meadow of daisies; my classmate with sweet robot dance moves; and better juggling than i could do in a million years. i was part of the little group of people in Renaissance in black shirts that enthusiastically clapped and hollered our lungs out at every single, little thing. i am so blessed to be part of an organization that loves to be excited and show it! unfortunately, no pictures now, but maybe later.

A list of some things I need/want at the moment:

- a foreign pen pal to write snail mail with + learn sweet new cultures,

- my driving permit (why am i complaining? hahaha),

- a better math grade,

- to be more social, friendly, and optimistic,

- toothpaste,

- a better body + the determination to achieve a better body :],

- WARM WEATHER! IT'S TOO COLD

thankfully, i'm able to recognize which ones i have control over. things that i want most, like warm weather so i can ride my bicycle and read outside and just wear summer clothing, i have none. how sad and ironic.

i just realized how insane acoustic music is. at the pep rally, a guy came out to sing roll away by back door slam (check it, it's a sincerely beautiful song) and i just melted. everything about that acoustic guitar is homey and free.