whew
Well now.
I'm all settled in here in Orlando. I like school. Surprisingly, the thing I like most is my classes. I love going to class an learning. I love the environment. I love getting to pick and choose what I want to learn. I love my schedule. Class Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays- starting at 12:30 on Mon and 10:30 on Tues and Thurs. My professors are great. I'm eager to go to class and learn and listen to lectures on various subjects.
I'm getting really involved in all sorts of things too. Being in LEAD Scholars and Honors cultivates and fosters said involvement. I plan on doing a ton of community service. LEAD Scholar homecoming committee. I signed up for girls flag football. Clubs, committees, you name it. I am be careful, however, not to spread myself too thin. I went on a retreat, met some cool people, went to the beach and got fried and I'm still peeling.
I was homesick the first week or so, but I'm adjusting if not already fully adjusted. I miss being back home. I miss my parents and my friends that are all around Florida and Missouri, and I miss Nick. I expected it to be difficult being away from him, but it's not bad at all. Keeping myself busy is a big help, and so is the fact that we virtually did the same thing last year. And sure, there are lots of guys here, but I can honestly say that there is no appeal. I know that I have the best there is, and wouldn't give that up for the world. And so, things are going very well in all departments.
This past weekend after LEAD training day on Saturday I drove back to Tampa for Stalling Dawn's headlining show at the Masquerade. They played with Filjar, Eversfield, and Farewell Verona. It was INCREDIBLE. So many people (including Jesse's dad who is a producer and stingy on compliments) told Nick that it was the best he has ever played. I was proud. My parents came; they liked it a lot. Afterwards Nick and I went to his friend Ryan's apartment. He has no furniture whatsoever. So we slept in a closet. First time for everything.
I got my nose pierced. Nick got his ears pierced.
I don't miss high school at all. I don't miss the people, the limits, the chains. I love the freedom. Who doesn't? And yet, I find myself at times reminiscing on the good parts of the past. The AP Lit classes, lazily lounging out in the sun in the courtyard at lunch, walking like retards around school with my friends. There have been some falling outs this summer, and I have no regrets. I've discovered that it's unhealthy to dwell on things. I'm just moving on, and up. I've also discovered that I thrive on change, it makes me more alive. I hate redundance, mundane routine. I like things fast pace, but occasionally stop to take it all in. I feel so different- I feel ambitious. I've never been able to associate that word with myself. And I'm proud and happy that I can and do.
Caroline, Allison, and Marlee- my three dearest friends- I miss you. I hope all of you are enjoying yourselves as much as if not more than I am. I hope you guys are making the most of it, and I hope you're happy.
My roommate and suitemates are cool. Roommate is a bit quiet, but nice. Both suitemates are awesome because one makes me sandwiches and the other is just like me and loud and crazy and she's the one I go out with at night. If I'm not sitting in my room watching tv.
I got 2 free Aqua Teen posters today.
I go back home for Labor Day Weekend on Thursday. My cousin is in town, and Nick's parents are out.
So that's about it.
I'm all settled in here in Orlando. I like school. Surprisingly, the thing I like most is my classes. I love going to class an learning. I love the environment. I love getting to pick and choose what I want to learn. I love my schedule. Class Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays- starting at 12:30 on Mon and 10:30 on Tues and Thurs. My professors are great. I'm eager to go to class and learn and listen to lectures on various subjects.
I'm getting really involved in all sorts of things too. Being in LEAD Scholars and Honors cultivates and fosters said involvement. I plan on doing a ton of community service. LEAD Scholar homecoming committee. I signed up for girls flag football. Clubs, committees, you name it. I am be careful, however, not to spread myself too thin. I went on a retreat, met some cool people, went to the beach and got fried and I'm still peeling.
I was homesick the first week or so, but I'm adjusting if not already fully adjusted. I miss being back home. I miss my parents and my friends that are all around Florida and Missouri, and I miss Nick. I expected it to be difficult being away from him, but it's not bad at all. Keeping myself busy is a big help, and so is the fact that we virtually did the same thing last year. And sure, there are lots of guys here, but I can honestly say that there is no appeal. I know that I have the best there is, and wouldn't give that up for the world. And so, things are going very well in all departments.
This past weekend after LEAD training day on Saturday I drove back to Tampa for Stalling Dawn's headlining show at the Masquerade. They played with Filjar, Eversfield, and Farewell Verona. It was INCREDIBLE. So many people (including Jesse's dad who is a producer and stingy on compliments) told Nick that it was the best he has ever played. I was proud. My parents came; they liked it a lot. Afterwards Nick and I went to his friend Ryan's apartment. He has no furniture whatsoever. So we slept in a closet. First time for everything.
I got my nose pierced. Nick got his ears pierced.
I don't miss high school at all. I don't miss the people, the limits, the chains. I love the freedom. Who doesn't? And yet, I find myself at times reminiscing on the good parts of the past. The AP Lit classes, lazily lounging out in the sun in the courtyard at lunch, walking like retards around school with my friends. There have been some falling outs this summer, and I have no regrets. I've discovered that it's unhealthy to dwell on things. I'm just moving on, and up. I've also discovered that I thrive on change, it makes me more alive. I hate redundance, mundane routine. I like things fast pace, but occasionally stop to take it all in. I feel so different- I feel ambitious. I've never been able to associate that word with myself. And I'm proud and happy that I can and do.
Caroline, Allison, and Marlee- my three dearest friends- I miss you. I hope all of you are enjoying yourselves as much as if not more than I am. I hope you guys are making the most of it, and I hope you're happy.
My roommate and suitemates are cool. Roommate is a bit quiet, but nice. Both suitemates are awesome because one makes me sandwiches and the other is just like me and loud and crazy and she's the one I go out with at night. If I'm not sitting in my room watching tv.
I got 2 free Aqua Teen posters today.
I go back home for Labor Day Weekend on Thursday. My cousin is in town, and Nick's parents are out.
So that's about it.