Comments on: Event Horizon http://www.richardmondello.com/2008/03/23/event-horizon/ Life of a Student at Tufts University Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:05:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Christine http://www.richardmondello.com/2008/03/23/event-horizon/#comment-641 Christine Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:58:23 +0000 http://richardmondello.com/2008/03/23/event-horizon/#comment-641 Thanks for a sincere post about the difficulties you've been facing lately. Remember that tough times come and go, and you'll pull through this sooner or later. God bless! Thanks for a sincere post about the difficulties you’ve been facing lately. Remember that tough times come and go, and you’ll pull through this sooner or later. God bless!

]]> By: Ricky http://www.richardmondello.com/2008/03/23/event-horizon/#comment-637 Ricky Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:27:58 +0000 http://richardmondello.com/2008/03/23/event-horizon/#comment-637 @Kim: Yup. @Ailin: You know, in some places, being intelligent is a bad thing... and it's never been a bad thing in Dover. Wow, we were both in Carmel in 5th grade. Who would have thought that? @Kim: Yup.

@Ailin: You know, in some places, being intelligent is a bad thing… and it’s never been a bad thing in Dover. Wow, we were both in Carmel in 5th grade. Who would have thought that?

]]> By: Ailin http://www.richardmondello.com/2008/03/23/event-horizon/#comment-636 Ailin Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:59:27 +0000 http://richardmondello.com/2008/03/23/event-horizon/#comment-636 haha yes! I like reading these blog things. Also, i totally agree with what you said about the smaller atmosphere definitely having a good impact. I also like that people here accept you for who you are, and everyone has at least one close friend. WOOO! carmel buddies yayyy! haha i went to white plains for kindergarten, mahopac for first grade, and carmel for 2-5. So I came here in 6th grade..but I hardly remember much from 6th grade at all haha haha yes! I like reading these blog things. Also, i totally agree with what you said about the smaller atmosphere definitely having a good impact. I also like that people here accept you for who you are, and everyone has at least one close friend. WOOO! carmel buddies yayyy! haha i went to white plains for kindergarten, mahopac for first grade, and carmel for 2-5. So I came here in 6th grade..but I hardly remember much from 6th grade at all haha

]]> By: Kim http://www.richardmondello.com/2008/03/23/event-horizon/#comment-635 Kim Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:44:08 +0000 http://richardmondello.com/2008/03/23/event-horizon/#comment-635 I should have known she was the only person badass enough to speak the truth. I should have known she was the only person badass enough to speak the truth.

]]> By: Ricky http://www.richardmondello.com/2008/03/23/event-horizon/#comment-634 Ricky Sun, 23 Mar 2008 17:21:49 +0000 http://richardmondello.com/2008/03/23/event-horizon/#comment-634 @Michael: That's an interesting perspective, but I think there's more possibility for someone in a larger and more urban place like White Plains, for instance. But I see what you're saying... good point. @Ailin: Oh my God! Someone's reading my blog! :D I'm so happy. I'll post the essay soon. I started in Dover in seventh grade. I went to Carmel for Kindergarden, Brewster for 1-4 grades, and Carmel for 5-6. - I mean, it's not a big thing feeling left out from those early memories, but you feel it, right? I can't tell you how many times Matt said, "remember ______?" and I had to reply, "No... I don't." I didn't know you went to Carmel! Woo, we're Carmel buddies. I've very happy I'm here, too. I feel like being a decent person has always been encouraged, and the smaller atmosphere has made it more personal. @Kim: Gertie :) @Michael: That’s an interesting perspective, but I think there’s more possibility for someone in a larger and more urban place like White Plains, for instance. But I see what you’re saying… good point.

@Ailin: Oh my God! Someone’s reading my blog! :D I’m so happy.

I’ll post the essay soon. I started in Dover in seventh grade. I went to Carmel for Kindergarden, Brewster for 1-4 grades, and Carmel for 5-6. - I mean, it’s not a big thing feeling left out from those early memories, but you feel it, right? I can’t tell you how many times Matt said, “remember ______?” and I had to reply, “No… I don’t.”

I didn’t know you went to Carmel! Woo, we’re Carmel buddies.

I’ve very happy I’m here, too. I feel like being a decent person has always been encouraged, and the smaller atmosphere has made it more personal.

@Kim: Gertie :)

]]> By: Kim http://www.richardmondello.com/2008/03/23/event-horizon/#comment-633 Kim Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:59:39 +0000 http://richardmondello.com/2008/03/23/event-horizon/#comment-633 God, who was that honest about Dover?? God, who was that honest about Dover??

]]> By: Ailin http://www.richardmondello.com/2008/03/23/event-horizon/#comment-632 Ailin Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:49:05 +0000 http://richardmondello.com/2008/03/23/event-horizon/#comment-632 Hey Ricky! I've actually started reading your blog since I recently saw it in your buddy info. The MIT essay you were talking about in "The End of High School" sounds really interesting, and I would love to read it if you wouldn't mind posting it!! :) Also, what grade did you start here in? I had no idea that you were a "newbie" at some point! I came in sixth grade, and when everyone was showing everyone else all of their pictures as little kids I felt the same way you did. I felt like I was a stranger here and that I was missing out on something. When Amber was talking about some field trip they went on in fifth grade everyone was excited and conversing about how much fun it was while i was just kind of in the corner saying "oh yea, sounds like fun guys." I guess I just miss out on the fact that all of my elementary memories reside in the town of Carmel, and not here. I do have to say though that since 6th grade I have eventually come to the conclusion that I'm happy I was moved here, and that I'm really going to miss this town next year. *aww mushy moment* Hey Ricky! I’ve actually started reading your blog since I recently saw it in your buddy info. The MIT essay you were talking about in “The End of High School” sounds really interesting, and I would love to read it if you wouldn’t mind posting it!! :) Also, what grade did you start here in? I had no idea that you were a “newbie” at some point! I came in sixth grade, and when everyone was showing everyone else all of their pictures as little kids I felt the same way you did. I felt like I was a stranger here and that I was missing out on something. When Amber was talking about some field trip they went on in fifth grade everyone was excited and conversing about how much fun it was while i was just kind of in the corner saying “oh yea, sounds like fun guys.” I guess I just miss out on the fact that all of my elementary memories reside in the town of Carmel, and not here. I do have to say though that since 6th grade I have eventually come to the conclusion that I’m happy I was moved here, and that I’m really going to miss this town next year. *aww mushy moment*

]]> By: Michael http://www.richardmondello.com/2008/03/23/event-horizon/#comment-631 Michael Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:41:35 +0000 http://richardmondello.com/2008/03/23/event-horizon/#comment-631 It seems that no matter where you are from, be it a rural Dover Plains, suburban Brewster, a business city like White Plains, or the economic capital of the world, your hometown (taken very loosely, Rick) never has any opportunities for you. Maybe outsiders, but not you. Even teachers at BHS who grew up here live in Connecticut... somewhere. As for the ear surgery, ... I guess I've nothing to say, except that I'm still hoping the ends justify the means. Also, I'm thankful to know that American colleges (and my high school) are keeping the USPS alive and well. It seems that no matter where you are from, be it a rural Dover Plains, suburban Brewster, a business city like White Plains, or the economic capital of the world, your hometown (taken very loosely, Rick) never has any opportunities for you. Maybe outsiders, but not you. Even teachers at BHS who grew up here live in Connecticut… somewhere. As for the ear surgery, … I guess I’ve nothing to say, except that I’m still hoping the ends justify the means. Also, I’m thankful to know that American colleges (and my high school) are keeping the USPS alive and well.

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