I Know Things Now

Many things about various people in my life, were brought to light last night. And as my hair was growing with all the secrets it now contained, some Sondheim (I don't know if that's spelled right) lyrics came to my head. They are from a little show called "Into the Woods".

So we wait in the dark
Until someone sets us free,
And we're brought into the light,
And we're back at the start.

And I know things now,
Many valuable things,
That I hadn't known before:
Do not put your faith
In a cape and a hood,
They will not protect you
The way that they should.
And take extra care with starngers,
Even flowers have their dangers.
And though scary is exciting,
Nice is different than good.

I understand certain people a little better now. Which has allowed me to love them more.

Isn't it nice to know a lot!
And a little bit not...

Not Now But Soon

So lately, there has been a word that just erks me. I say it too, which is why I'm even more disgusted. It sounds promising, but the wise know that its most vague promise ever. That word, children, is 'soon'. I mean, think about it. Do you remember when you were 10 and you asked your parents, "When can we go to Disney World?" and your parents reply was "Not now but soon". And did you go soon? Like with in a few months even? No. Here's another example. Say you're 20 and working at rather well known company in their theme park division and you wonder "When am I going to get trained in some parade or show?" and certain officials say "Oh, it's coming up soon". Throne of lies. 'Soon' is a word used when the speaker wishes it was true but knows it's unlikely. Like "We'll hang out soon" or "I'll talk to you soon". So I guess knowing it's coming from a sincere place is slightly conforting. But still. Essentially, soon is an empty promise. A way of sufficing the listner's need for an answer without actually giving one. BAHHHH! I hate it. Stupid, stupid word.

You know what, kids? I had a hard day and I'm gonna go lie down. I'll talk to you soon,