On my way out of the school parking lot today, I had a humorous encounter.

I was with a friend, and I was on my way out of the parking lot. I then stopped for a second to say hi to a random friend I saw walking to his car. He looked at the back of my car and he noticed the "Kerry Edwards 2004" bumper sticker on the back of my car, and made a comment like, "Hey! What?! What’s that doing there?"

Another friend (who is in my government class) was nearby getting into his car, and he listened in on our conversation. Before I really got to respond to the kid asking about my sticker, my other friend warned him, "Hey man, your disturbing a wasp's nest. Watch out."

I got a nice laugh out of it and drove away.

I just happen to be a very well spoken supporter of the Kerry campaign most of the time, and my friend warned him of how "passionate" I was before finding out on his own, haha.

Politics is constantly on my mind, especially before such a critical election. I've become very worried, and very passionate. Issues including Iraq, national debt, gay marriage, AIDS/HIV prevention, and a draft are some of the things I believe this election will impact. I've started an essay on how I believe this election will affect the youth of America. It will be done fairly soon.

Of course, I recognize myself as a, "political activist," which many Republicans may change to a "crazy liberal." The high majority of my school supports Bush, so I often engage myself in lengthy discussions with fellow students. I love talking to people who understand the issues, people who can justify their stances, liberal or conservative, for Bush or Kerry. I don't enjoy talking to passionate people who cannot justify why they support someone. It can be very frustrating. I believe it is important to know why, and where you stand, and most of all, to vote.

Although I have been enjoying all of these political discussions, I am excited for it to end. I have many other things I wish to concentrate on. :)

Theres a new bumper sticker I'll be getting soon!

-Trevor

This is my final year of high school. Hard to believe. I had such an amazing summer, and hopefully I will continue my story in a positive way. I have a rigorous schedule this year, 5 AP courses, so the work load is certainly there. But, I have the first two periods off, so on certain days, I can come into school 2 hours late. Not so bad :).

I spent 46 days out of the country this summer. Fairly crazy! But it was so much fun, and I felt quite satisfied in what I was able to do. I think I was only home for less than two weeks. I was also able to complete 3 summer projects (5 sections) which were quite hard. But I did it.

Now the college process is becoming quite important. Fortunately, I have visited quite a few and have a good idea of what I am looking for. I still am interested in visiting McGill, Princeton, Queens, and Vassar, and I already enjoy Union and Tufts. I have such a busy schedule leading into December.

I miss Toronto and all the TIG staff, I had such a great time up there this summer, can't wait to return and help.

I miss Thailand and Malaysia as well; I went through my pictures the other night and realized again, what an incredible trip it was. So beautiful there, so, so beautiful. And I miss many of the friends I made there.

Life is crazy, what else can I say. I've learned to love it. Well the summer is certainly over, my bags are finally unpacked...completetly :(. Haha, it had been about 80 days! But I'm sure i'll be traveling again soon. I think I have turned into Bilbo Baggins!

Peace- Trevor