A return.
I've been at Albion for almost exactly one month now. As I sit here and think about how my life has changed in that short time, I really like how things are now. I'm feeling more relaxed, more focused on my goals. There seems to be a lot less excess crap going on. I don't know what's causing this difference, but I have a feeling it involves leaving high school, and now actually doing my own thing. Making my own way in the world. Perhaps the other college kids that may be reading this can confirm that for me.
In my time here, I've recognized that I'm actually going to be all right in the world. I can work hard for what I want, and lo and behold, I'll probably achieve it. And if I don't achieve my specific goal, I'll land on my feet, and my goals are lofty enough that I'll end up somewhere higher than where I began. There's a lot of money floating around Albion that I'm planning on taking advantage of. To get some things produced, to make some films, to research for plays and then actually write them. The longer I'm here, the more it's confirmed that this was the absolute best place for me.
The small theatre department has allowed me to already make some very valuable connections. I chat with most of the faculty about theatre, I've got the lead in a show, and there's a decent interest among people in the department to actually read my plays.
And beyond Albion, things with Kelley are going amazingly. I love her, and before I left for Albion a month ago, I gave her a ring which I called a "hope for the future" ring. Last weekend she gave me one, too. We each wear our rings everyday, and everyday I miss her more, but I love her more, too. We talk every day. Some days we have very happy conversations, other days we fight, but always, we don't end our conversations mad at each other, and we express our love.
This is the most secure I've ever felt in a relationship. It's odd. Kelley and I fight. We have big ones, small ones, some as big as your head. And when we fight, I still know ultimately everything is going to be all right with us. Our love is strong enough. I've never really been able to fight with anyone before. Ultimately I end up holding it against them. I never do with her. There are no grudges. We fight and that's the end. We adjust what needs to be adjusted, and we continue on, a happier and stronger couple than before.
Yes, I've returned to livejournal. It's been a long time. We'll see how long this keeps going. I don't even know how many more of you are still out there, reading. If you're there, how are you? It's been a while.
In my time here, I've recognized that I'm actually going to be all right in the world. I can work hard for what I want, and lo and behold, I'll probably achieve it. And if I don't achieve my specific goal, I'll land on my feet, and my goals are lofty enough that I'll end up somewhere higher than where I began. There's a lot of money floating around Albion that I'm planning on taking advantage of. To get some things produced, to make some films, to research for plays and then actually write them. The longer I'm here, the more it's confirmed that this was the absolute best place for me.
The small theatre department has allowed me to already make some very valuable connections. I chat with most of the faculty about theatre, I've got the lead in a show, and there's a decent interest among people in the department to actually read my plays.
And beyond Albion, things with Kelley are going amazingly. I love her, and before I left for Albion a month ago, I gave her a ring which I called a "hope for the future" ring. Last weekend she gave me one, too. We each wear our rings everyday, and everyday I miss her more, but I love her more, too. We talk every day. Some days we have very happy conversations, other days we fight, but always, we don't end our conversations mad at each other, and we express our love.
This is the most secure I've ever felt in a relationship. It's odd. Kelley and I fight. We have big ones, small ones, some as big as your head. And when we fight, I still know ultimately everything is going to be all right with us. Our love is strong enough. I've never really been able to fight with anyone before. Ultimately I end up holding it against them. I never do with her. There are no grudges. We fight and that's the end. We adjust what needs to be adjusted, and we continue on, a happier and stronger couple than before.
Yes, I've returned to livejournal. It's been a long time. We'll see how long this keeps going. I don't even know how many more of you are still out there, reading. If you're there, how are you? It's been a while.