Strands
It's interesting to take a step back and take stock of everything that's going on with me right now.
First off, I'm engaged. At 24. It feels right, and I'm really thankful for a love that can be equal parts comfortable and exciting, but it's still crazy to think that a couple of years ago, I was essentially aimless, tending bar so I could tend to a bar. I'm also glad we (as a couple) were able to work through some pretty serious issues. They still come up now and again, and when they do it's unpleasent, but love/relationships are never ever perfect. They simply don't exist. A relationship works when during a fight one person is willing to stand up and fight FOR the relationship, to be committed to trying to make it work. I know this makes it sound like we fight all the time, which isn't true at all. I really am very happy with Alicia. And besides, who wants to read a bunch of crap about how perfect and wonderful a couple is?
I love our new apartment in Tampa (Oldsmar area). It's close to Citrus Park/Westchase, Pinellas, and Hillsborough. Second floor with a great view of a little man-made lake, and a patio. There are few things more enjoyable than watching the sunset with a cool breeze on your face, while Meet Me in the City is playing.
My little brother is going to college. He's going to UF, his one and only choice, so I'm really happy for him. He's not playing football anymore, but loves performing. I hope he gets into theatre up there, you can really feel his enthusiasm during his shows. I also hope that if he took anything away from my break-up with Jolien, it's that you cannot let stuff like that destroy your life, as it did mine. He and his woman seem really happy and all, but you never know.
It's been about a year since my dad passed. I feel like I've gotten better about everything. Having his old lighter in my car helps me think of him in the best light (*rimshot*), for whatever reason. I spend less time thinking about all the butting of heads and anger I felt towards the end, so I'm happy about that.
Law school is a bear, but I'm really happy I'm in and doing it. I might decide to transfer in a year or so to either UF or FSU, just because it's so damn expensive at Stetson, but we'll see. I'm in the middle of finals, and it's grueling, but I feel a lot better about this round of exams than I did about the first semester's.
I wish I had more time to hang out with my friends. It sucks that Dave had to go to Iraq, he's too damn smart for the Army. And I really hope Steve will be able to stay in the country, though who knows how the hell that will play out. I'm glad Bryce is back in town, and hope he's able to find a good outlet for himself. I'm glad Bishop and I are friends again, though I'm still unhappy with the way he won't really address his jerkiness to Alicia in terms of apologizing to her. I doubt it will ever really become an issue though, so probably best to just move on.
I know it's been awhile, but I guess I finally want to write a little bit again.
(edit: to address the lack of profanity- Fuck your balls.)