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I think that most people wish that they were some one else. I know I do sometimes. It's just human nature. Life isn't all it's cracked up to be, but at least we can have a good afterlife! 3nodding After all, what is life but a giant test before we die? You and your friends aren't alone in thinking that.

-Joy

I know what you mean Emily. That's part of why I like reading; characters in books have their traits, good and bad, more enboldened. I envy characters like Bella for her ability to love everyone, despite all the obstacles pitted against her (and no, I haven't finished it yet, so if that's not how it ends, don't let me know! >.< I know I've already said that, but... sweatdrop ) and Eragon for his dedication to duty. I imagine myself as those people, people who I feel have it better than me, or have a better life than me (despite them being fictional characters sweatdrop sweatdrop sweatdrop sweatdrop ). I also envy kids at my school, people who I want to be like because their mom's are nicer to them, or because their sibling's don't treat them like dirt, or they're just all-around good at everything and loved by all.

It is human nature to want to be something better than you are, and when you see someone who you think has it better, than you automatically want to be them. Just try and remember, that they too feel this way, even if it doesn't look like it. There was this one girl in my class who I thought had everything; looks, friends, active friendly parents, good grades, boyfriends to spare. I made my so envious whenever I saw her (and angry because she wasn't all that nice to me). Finally, I cornered her and asked her why she was such a jerk to me, since she had everything in the world. She looked stunned and replied that it was me who had everything, and she had been jealous of me all along.

I'm sure with age, I will come to realize that I don't have it that bad. It will take time and maturity to see this, and even still, I will most likely forget from time to time. Kasper_Lassie, you are not alone. Truthfully? I've envied your life a few times. Yet, even though I'm so pigheaded, you're still my best friend. It amazes me to this day.

There's no need to hide behind a mask. You are a strong, smart, and intelligent person. You've got nothing to be afraid of, or ashamed of.

Wow. I just reread that and it has nothing to do with your journal entry gonk Geez. Well, I'll just leave it up there, since it was a lot of typing, and regardless of whether or not it's related, I think it's pretty good advice.

If something I said doesn't make any sense whatsoever, please don't take it the wrong way. I'm drunk from sleep dprivation mrgreen Maybe that's why I was so smiley earlier rofl rofl rofl What a waste of comment space!

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