Lost.

[jacktellslies]

I am in Pittsburgh, and my friends are perfect and true.

But my bags were stolen. While technically nothing that was at all valuable to anyone else was in those bags, nearly all of my clothes, and some books and small things I really liked and needed are gone. The idea that even when or if I do start to pull ahead, my work will only go towards replacing what was lost is terrifying. The reality that I will not be pulling ahead anytime soon, and that things simply will not be replaced is worse. I do not understand why things keep getting worse. I do not understand how it is possible to work so very hard and to have so little to show for it, to be so consistently out of control despite my very best efforts. I don't really know what I should do, or if there is really anything that I can do at all.

The trip will still be good. Friends are better than things. But I did not have very much to begin with, and now I have considerably less.

Comments

[earlofgrey.livejournal.com]

It is an LG 1400. I am going to see if I can buy a new one somewhere today, but if not that would be insanely helpful. Thank you so much.

[etzelism.livejournal.com]

It appears to be the same type of charger, but I'm Googling it to make sure that they're compatible. I have an VX-8100.

[earlofgrey.livejournal.com]

You are the coolest kid in the universe.

[etzelism.livejournal.com]

I am not sure if they'll work - it looks like they should, but no websites say that my charger will work with your phone. We can try, if you'd like. I work until 6pm tonight.

[earlofgrey.livejournal.com]

That would be amazing. Would you be able to hang out a bit? I believe there was talk of going to see Sixteen Blocks or whatever that one is called tonight.

[etzelism.livejournal.com]

I would love to see that movie with everyone, but I have had plans for several days for tonight. But I really want to - maybe I'll just meet up for dinner beforehand or something.

[earlofgrey.livejournal.com]

Alright. I think Annie is probably the person to call for details.

[etzelism.livejournal.com]

I would have liked to come with you all, but I don't even get out of work until 6pm and then will have to do multiple buses, resulting in my arrival at 8pm... which is too late for both dinner and movie.

...But enjoy. And let's make sure I see you before you leave!

Also, I was reading "The Subterraneans" last night and realized that your livejournal reminds me somewhat of Kerouac, but with much better punctuation.

[earlofgrey.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry! When will you be free? I think that you are neat and hanging out with you is one of the things I really wanted to to do while I am here.

My goodness. Thank you. I am ashamed to admit that I'm not sure I've ever actually read any Kerouac. This is further reason to do that.