When you smile, the whole world smirks at you.
Welcome to my newfound cynicism.
I do hope it can be distinguished from jade-face, bitterness, or generalized contempt. Overall I don’t like it, and would gladly take back naivete any day of the week.
This isn’t a “learning” experience. It will likely leave no lasting or even demi-permanent impact on my life and demeanor. It’s just here, and I feel it.
Ah, there’s my “purpose”.
