ROADKILL

Friday, June 18, 2004

WOLFF MAKES DEAN’S LIST AT HARVARD

Mothers everywhere are speechless.  Life is so exciting and unpredictable.  If you told me 5 years ago that I would be in college again, I would have said you were nuts.  But, had you said Harvard, and on the Dean’s List, well, I just might have bust out laughing.  My life has never been predictable.  I often times try and make sense out of the events of 2002.  My illness, and recovery.  I have tried to find meaning in all of that.  But now, I just try and focus on the present and future.  No one would have predicted that illness, and no one would have predicted Harvard.  So, what’s next?  A hit record?  Well, let’s not predict it.  I am actually so excited about getting to the end of this project.  It looks like we will not have enough time to film the video before the release of the album.  Oh well, it will be made eventually.  I hope all of you are well, and for anyone reading this, just remember some words from the normally pessemistic bald one: Anything is possible in this world.  We all have to overcome great challenges in one way or another, but the rewards far outweigh the struggle.  Stay the course. 

-rw

Thursday, June 17, 2004

KARMA

Ladies and gentlemen.

I have not been inspired to write as of late, but a single event has just come along and restored my faith in this world.

Background: The Song “Human”

The story behind the song: I was dating someone shortly after my first surgery.  I looked like shit.  I was out of shape, big beard, and my hair (or what’s left of it) grown in.  My self-esteem was at an all time low.  But, this “hot” blond was into me.  I wasn’t into her at first, but eventually went along with it.  I just couldn’t believe that anyone could be interested in me at that time.  It really helped my mood, depression, and overall outlook on life.  We dated for a short time, probably about a month.  We really hit it off (or so I thought).  We were making all sorts of plans for the future… not the distant future, but for my birthday and the next few months.  Then she missed a couple of nights in a row we were supposed to hang out, cancelling at the last minute.  I was a little suspicious, but tried to stay positive about the whole thing.  Then, the next day, i got an email that basically said:  “Russell, I have to be honest with you.  I have been seeing someone for about two years, and I can’t go out with you anymore.”

Reaction:  I was really hurt by this of course.  Her deception and dishonestly alone was enough to infuriate me.  She had said from the beginning that she was single, when in fact, she was screwing around behind her long term boyfriend’s back.  The next thing I hear on campus, everyone is talking about the huge rock on her finger.  People kept saying how “the last great one is off the market” When I knew the true story of what a lying, cheating, dishonest whore she was.  And NO, I’m not bitter in the slightest.  Thanks for asking.  I often thought about trying to contact this guy to let him know how slimy she was.  But, I let it rest.  That was a year ago.

The punchline:  I came in to work today and heard a coworker talking about her.  Apparently she was very upset.  Her engagement is off.  Her relationship is over.  I guess we can all cry a big tear for her.  For what was the reason for this?  Her fiance was screwing around on her.

I have always believed in karma, but rarely do we see such a clear example that the system actually works. 

The lesson:  Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.  And what goes around REALLY does come around.  THANKFULLY! 

Send any and all comments about this story to: karmarocks@russellwolff.com

Later!
-rw

Wednesday, June 02, 2004

not even calendar reminders

can get me to write.  i have failed in my mission.  i missed the entire month of may.  oh well… moving on, the semester is over.  just waiting for the grades now.  the album is basically finished.  we are still hoping to do a video, but for now we are focusing on getting it mixed and getting the graphics done.  i put an offer in on a house.  it was accepted.  inspection is this weekend.  scary, grownup feeling stuff… and I am considering buying a bike.  i have been in boston for 3 years now.  it’s about time i get one!  that’s the big update. 

other than that:
june 3rd, johnny d’s, davis square somerville, john kerry campaign fundraiser show.
june 6th, boston aids walk, 10:00AM, BU boathouse

see y’all out there
-rw