Dylan's Journal

The adjuration to be “normal” seems shockingly repellent to me; I see neither hope nor comfort in sinking to that low level. I think it is ignorance that makes people think of abnormality only with horror and allows them to remain undismayed at the proximity of “normal” to average and mediocre. For surely anyone who achieves anything is, essentially, abnormal. – Dr. Karl Menninger, “The Human Mind”, 1930

Well, I can get an AS degree at the community college, then I can use the AS degree to go anywhere I want, I believe.

I mean, who cares if I’m not technically a high school graduate if I’m a college graduate? :)

I’m still eligible for scholarships and grants, too.

Whee! Graduation is going to be fun.

Here’s the beef. Florida statutes declare that having completed a home education program (which I have) I can attend any community college or state university.

Yet, this doesn’t appear to be the same thing as being graduated. Are you with me so far? I can go to college, but the state doesn’t acknowledge me as a graduated from highschool.

Okay, I need to fix this. What if I want to go university in another state? or another country?

Well, okay. I can present to the state a transcript of my college (college level courses!) credits, and then take the F(at)CAT test, and they’ll give me a diploma. The FCAT is a long test, but would probably be trivial to me. But I don’t like people wasting my time. (that’s my job).

So, other options: take the GED.

Okay, this is doable. I’ll probably end up doing this. But I would like to know… I have 28 credit hours in college, I’ve been in college for two years (even while I was a home education highschool student). Why won’t the freaking state recognize that I am capable of going to college?

I’m thinking of suing the state… I’ve actually got a very nice collection of florida educational statutes and laws, and I now know article XLVII of the state constitution like an old friend… it’s the most horrible document I’ve ever read…. but I think I have grounds for demanding the state recognize my level of education.

Why do I care? Because I need a diploma to get financial aid. A diploma is nothing but a certificate from the state saying I’m ready for college or career, right? The state says I can attend any college or university. Do you see the madness here?

01:51 <Dylan> Well, I just realized I haven’t been anywhere outside of the house/yard in three weeks. almost four. 01:51 <JacketFan> Wow… dude… go somewhere! 01:51 <Dylan> Go where? 01:51 <JacketFan> Anywhere? Wal-Mart? :-P

This is an… interesting song

/* I wish I had someone to love me, someone to call me their own. Someone to stay with me always, I’m weary of being alone. */

Of all the stars that ever shone Not one does twinkle like your pale blue eyes Like golden corn at harvest time your hair Sailing in my boat the wind Gently blows and fills my sail Your sweet-scented breath is everywhere

Daylight peeping through the curtain

You’re Ulysses!
by James Joyce
Most people are convinced that you don’t make any sense, but compared to what else you could say, what you’re saying now makes tons of sense. What people do understand about you is your vulgarity, which has convinced people that you are at once brilliant and repugnant. Meanwhile you are content to wander around aimlessly, taking in the sights and sounds of the city. What you see is vast, almost limitless, and brings you additional fame. When no one is looking, you dream of being a Greek folk hero.
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