They're burning the roads they built to lead us to the light
It's odd, I have a lot of stuff to do before work in the morning, but I still take the time to sit and catch up on some people's lives, people I haven't seen or heard from or read about for almost a month now.
This update is likely to be the first of a string. While on the east coast, I will actually have free time... leading to, most likely, the occasional entry. Thursday, at 3 in the morning, I leave for Maryland, to visit my dad. I'm excited, but I don't feel like I'm actually going anywhere. I haven't done anything besides work, school, and projects since school got out, really. So the idea of a vacation seems rather... foreign.
Like I said, since school got out, I've been on the go... non-stop. I rarely go to sleep before 12, and get up later than 8. Strange, for a summer. I treasure my Saturdays when I wake up after 9. I work, usually, 5 days a week, have my class 3 days a week (which ends tomorrow, thank god), and have my set designs and work on home projects to do in the few hours of spare time - which usually cuts into my sleep time. Why do I do it? Who knows. Guess I'm just one of those machines that just does what they're told.
Despite the continuous flow of work, in whatever form, things are still going well. I'm making money, which isn't too bad, I've got wonderful plans for this next year, and all situations are good. I just got a new car, which is nice. I miss my old car, admittedly, I love that thing so much. But my mom wanted to get me something more reliable - not that I can complain. It's a wonderful Ford Focus, hatchback. Got a neat looking interior. I'm only paying for about a fourth, but it was pretty cheap considering its condition. But thats what happens to few year old cars, they get a lot cheaper. Very convenient. I wanted something cheaper, but my mom wanted something that would last through college, and would last through the way I drive cars. Only one problem - It's got a manual transmittion. And before about a week ago, I didn't know how to drive stick. And still, I freak out when someone gets behind me on the road, and stall when I have to go after being stopped. Well, not always, but occasionally. I just panic, and can't do what I know how to do. But hey, I'll practice more in Maryland. Right now I drive my mother's icky Ion. Got power, but its a Saturn. And I'll admit now, I am spoiled. Though I did originally want that nice, pretty Celica covertable. Too bad I can't have it... not really.
So right now, I'm working on the set designs for D's play at the community center - The Importance of Being Ernest. It's exciting. Not much going yet on it, they just had their first read through... but I can't wait to get the set up and going. Big part of it is just props and painting. Lots and Lots of painting. We have to paint the whole floor of the stage... which is actually pretty exciting. Everything's designed, now the guys in charge of building sets need to just start working. Very little to build, but lots to adjust and fix. We're using these cool window thingys that they have at teh center... and these nifty triangle things... already on wheels. And they don't look bad! That excites me. It will be nice.
I'm excited for next year. I'm only taking 4 classes first semester, so I'm done at lunch. Then I graduate in December. Pretty sure I'll still be walking, though. My parents really want me to. I look forward to shorter days, even though I will be taking LMC classes. But still - I'll actually have time to relax before starting school full time the second semester. And then I can still work plenty, so I don't lose money. That makes me happy. It's strange, but the future excites me and makes me happy and optimistic. The present I just kind of live through, and try to deal with day to day. I'm really kind of sick of it. I just want a day when I don't work, and don't have class. THAT I can't wait for. Actually having a life - or having less of one, however you look at it.
I miss lots of people already - some people, obviously, more than others. I tried emailing a bunch of people, but sadly, no returns. I find that the people I want to contact most don't go on the internet much... ha, like myself. Jen, you stupid whore, you need to call me like you said you were going to. Wait till after July 13th, or I'll just call you, or something. Whatever. And Justin, please call me. When I get back, I plan on trying to call more people. I've been bad about that, which I suppose always happens. But I'm actually going to when I get back. It just seems like people are always busy. Oh well, whatever. I've been busy too, anyways.
I think my entry is long enough. Enough to get my thoughts down, relieve my mind before working. I don't get many chances to do so, anymore. Sad, but it's the way things are. I hope everyone is doing well, and enjoying their summer. I miss many of you, and maybe I'll talk to you soon.
This update is likely to be the first of a string. While on the east coast, I will actually have free time... leading to, most likely, the occasional entry. Thursday, at 3 in the morning, I leave for Maryland, to visit my dad. I'm excited, but I don't feel like I'm actually going anywhere. I haven't done anything besides work, school, and projects since school got out, really. So the idea of a vacation seems rather... foreign.
Like I said, since school got out, I've been on the go... non-stop. I rarely go to sleep before 12, and get up later than 8. Strange, for a summer. I treasure my Saturdays when I wake up after 9. I work, usually, 5 days a week, have my class 3 days a week (which ends tomorrow, thank god), and have my set designs and work on home projects to do in the few hours of spare time - which usually cuts into my sleep time. Why do I do it? Who knows. Guess I'm just one of those machines that just does what they're told.
Despite the continuous flow of work, in whatever form, things are still going well. I'm making money, which isn't too bad, I've got wonderful plans for this next year, and all situations are good. I just got a new car, which is nice. I miss my old car, admittedly, I love that thing so much. But my mom wanted to get me something more reliable - not that I can complain. It's a wonderful Ford Focus, hatchback. Got a neat looking interior. I'm only paying for about a fourth, but it was pretty cheap considering its condition. But thats what happens to few year old cars, they get a lot cheaper. Very convenient. I wanted something cheaper, but my mom wanted something that would last through college, and would last through the way I drive cars. Only one problem - It's got a manual transmittion. And before about a week ago, I didn't know how to drive stick. And still, I freak out when someone gets behind me on the road, and stall when I have to go after being stopped. Well, not always, but occasionally. I just panic, and can't do what I know how to do. But hey, I'll practice more in Maryland. Right now I drive my mother's icky Ion. Got power, but its a Saturn. And I'll admit now, I am spoiled. Though I did originally want that nice, pretty Celica covertable. Too bad I can't have it... not really.
So right now, I'm working on the set designs for D's play at the community center - The Importance of Being Ernest. It's exciting. Not much going yet on it, they just had their first read through... but I can't wait to get the set up and going. Big part of it is just props and painting. Lots and Lots of painting. We have to paint the whole floor of the stage... which is actually pretty exciting. Everything's designed, now the guys in charge of building sets need to just start working. Very little to build, but lots to adjust and fix. We're using these cool window thingys that they have at teh center... and these nifty triangle things... already on wheels. And they don't look bad! That excites me. It will be nice.
I'm excited for next year. I'm only taking 4 classes first semester, so I'm done at lunch. Then I graduate in December. Pretty sure I'll still be walking, though. My parents really want me to. I look forward to shorter days, even though I will be taking LMC classes. But still - I'll actually have time to relax before starting school full time the second semester. And then I can still work plenty, so I don't lose money. That makes me happy. It's strange, but the future excites me and makes me happy and optimistic. The present I just kind of live through, and try to deal with day to day. I'm really kind of sick of it. I just want a day when I don't work, and don't have class. THAT I can't wait for. Actually having a life - or having less of one, however you look at it.
I miss lots of people already - some people, obviously, more than others. I tried emailing a bunch of people, but sadly, no returns. I find that the people I want to contact most don't go on the internet much... ha, like myself. Jen, you stupid whore, you need to call me like you said you were going to. Wait till after July 13th, or I'll just call you, or something. Whatever. And Justin, please call me. When I get back, I plan on trying to call more people. I've been bad about that, which I suppose always happens. But I'm actually going to when I get back. It just seems like people are always busy. Oh well, whatever. I've been busy too, anyways.
I think my entry is long enough. Enough to get my thoughts down, relieve my mind before working. I don't get many chances to do so, anymore. Sad, but it's the way things are. I hope everyone is doing well, and enjoying their summer. I miss many of you, and maybe I'll talk to you soon.