Yes, far too long... (X-Posted from OD)
As Forever in Motion (Debbie/Rabbit) said, it's been "too long without an entry." She was right then...and that was quite a long time ago. I slipped into the grips of college crap and high school redundancy. So many events have taken place since I last wrote... some magical, some disappointing, some fascinating, some eye-opening. Time has gone SO fast since the new year -- I just can't believe it. Well, perhaps I'll just list some of the things that have gone on over the past few months.. (if I can remember them -- they will NOT be chronological):
I got accepted to the University of Miami and was offered a rather lofty scholarship, although I'm not sure if I'm going there yet or not (it's probably my top choice). I did my music audition for the saxophone professor last week and got accepted into the psychology program. Hopefully I'll get audition results soon from the music department.
I received a music lesson scholarship :) My first scholarship so far.
I got my final class ranking -- I'm Salutatorian of my graduating class.
I realized the importance of laughter and how much I really enjoy being with friends..hearing their laughter. I have become so drawn to people lately...I can't get enough of them, in general. I hunger and thirst human interaction of any kind, and long for physical touch.
I went to Tri-State band festival at Florida State University and made first chair alto sax.. it was a really cool experience. I also made a few friends on the trip. My roommates SUCKED though. Sat next to an interesting person for the festival (he was really good, and maybe I should have been second chair, he first?).
I went to the UM Honors band and made first chair...ended up sitting next to the EXACT same guy as Tri-State (Mauricio Tinoco). He was second chair and drove me absolutely insane for another 2 days. It was pretty freaky.
I had my final high school district evaluation for band -- jazz band. We have had a REALLY amazing year, yet, we got Excellents. It was ridiculous.
I volunteered in January for the Girl Scouts and went to camp for 3 days. I met some of the most interesting and wonderful people ever... I have never felt so accepted in my entire life. I had a really great time...well, er, until I fractured two ribs during a hard fall (I was running at top speed from these two girls...and, well, you know).
My Grandmother was hospitalized in January for several weeks with, initially, a broken leg. That led to quite a few more complications, as she's diabetic.
Another kitty had to be put to sleep -- Barney, my grandparent's baby.
I nearly got arrested one night, as I was with a friend of mine who was shoplifting in Toys R' Us!! That was *really* nervewracking.
My Holiday Season was okay... I finally had a lot of money to spend on others, and it was really nice giving such nice gifts to everyone. Yet, this year, more than usually, I felt really empty and spent a good portion of time bouting with sadness and losses.. it was pretty rough.
I met a very, very, very, very good person named Richard. He was a speaker at my school on behalf of MADD, and as a SADD member, he and I ended up meeting. Absolute INSTANT CONNECTION, despite the fact that he's a few weeks older than me (okay, okay, he's 53). Anyhow, he lost one of his three daughters, Jenny, to a drunk driving accident and his other two are long distance. He's divorced and for the past few months, I think we filled a void for eachother in several ways. Yet, I've drifted away from him with all of the stuff I've had to do lately. I miss him a lot.. he took me to some Panthers hockey games, out to dinner, etc. I really enjoyed spending time with him just talking, though. He's is a very giving and devoted guy, and I can honestly say that I love him a whole lot. He's like a big teddy bear or something along those lines - something I want to hold on to real tight, a treasure.
I actually spent Thanksgiving with him and some of his family members..the food was fantastic (he's one hell of a cook).
I got in a really petty argument with a good friend, Larry, and now he's no longer speaking to me. While I'd like to say, "your loss," I miss him a lot. It's a shame he was willing to lose a friendship over something so stupid..but I guess it reveals a certain shallowness that I wasn't truly aware of before. I still miss him, though.
I wasn't chosen as a Silver Knight nominee..political reasons. It was a BIG disappointment. LeeAnn got the music nomination (the choir teacher seemed to favor her and really didn't want to let some of the band members apply, it seemed). LeeAnn is deserving of it, but so were some other people. The rest is a long story, but the SK sponsor tried to say it was because of my absences, which I might add, are ALL excused and permissible.
I attended the IAJE Jazz Festival and made the top band. I had the director from FSU, Bill Kennedy. It was a rewarding experience..took a lot from it.
I finally watched "Boys Don't Cry" and I don't think I've recovered from the shock of watching it just yet. What an eye-opener. This movie should be shoved down people's throats...everyone should be forced to watch it. It is so revealing and touching..
I got a laptop! :) A cOmPaQ that is.
I started learning my minor scales..finally.
I've realized how beautiful people's eyes can be when they're happy.
I discovered how futile it is for someone to love a person when they know the person will never really love them the same way in return, and I discovered just how much it can hurt the person.
I found out how much of an asshole my government/economics teacher really is when he issued me a 'no credit' due to EXCUSED absences. Dealing with him was sooo much fun.
I finally played a Charlie Parker lick at an appropriate moment during a solo. WOW.
I found out how much fun it is to just sit and talk with new people for hours.
I experienced the joy of skipping some classes and going, instead, to the beach. :) Oh, you want to know who drove? Me! Imagine that. My goody-goody image hath been struck down the moment I piled four people into my car and headed for Crandon and Key Biscayne.
I found out that I really enjoy sitting in my grandparent's back yard and playing for the ducks. :)
I got my first part time job, doing data-input for Victim's Services Center for $6 an hour.
I've been tutoring at my former elementary school for the stupid FCAT test. Some of those kids are just SO lost.
The student who I've been giving lessons to on Sax placed first in her middle school solo competition. :) Yay, Allison!
I've been spending a lot of time with my dog.. and I wonder why it took me so long to realize how special the time really is to her.
I got addicted to "Paper Mario" and spent 30 hours beating the stupid game.. grrr.
I also got addicted to those yogurt things from McDonald's.
I am sure there's so much more I'm forgetting, but I have to be up at 4:30am to leave for Islands of Adventure (Universal Studios) and a math competition. I'm looking forward to it even though I've been sick all week. My doggie's snoring, and I'll take that as a hint -- I need to get to sleep. I truly intend to catch up on a lot of diaries soon, as I miss reading and miss all of you. Hopefully I'm back now... and won't be going on anymore OD vacations. G'nite to all - you've been in my thoughts.