Of the 8 years I've lived in this neighborhood, today was the first time I went to the annual neighborhood watch potluck. Its very strange. Me and Vic were the only teenagers there (Cuz our parents forced us to represent our household), and we spent the majority of the time bonding with a young 8th grade Russell history teacher.

Turns out most adults are only cheery on the surface. The PTA members, Police Chief, teachers, Board Council, everyone... just does it for networking purposes. In their real adult conversations, not publicized, they're like the rest of us -- very cynical, sarcastic, and somewhat dark in humor. Who would've thought that these ppl who came off as too cheery and involved would be regular 'ol folks who just wanna get by.