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Apparently it's been 26 weeks since I last posted. That's a long time. A lot has changed, and a lot has stayed the same. Funny how these things work out.
Anywho, let's cut to the chase. I'm still in school (thank god). I'll be probably be done in a year, barring any unforseen circumstances. It's kind of scary, actually. I've learned a HELL of a lot in my 3.5 years, and I'm only going to learn more. Yet I feel like it isn't enough. There is a lot left to do, and not enough time to do it. I just have to take it day-by-day.
How is school? Well grades and I don't mix (surprise surprise), but I'm getting better. After hitting rock bottom and being on academic probation at the moment, I'm pretty sure I made close to a 3.0, maybe above if I get lucky. Funny what happens when I actually do work. Regardless of what grades I make, I make one important distinction; I'm doing things that I wouldn't have done a year ago. For example my final today was completely optional. However, I have a C in the class. A year ago I would have said, "Ah, fuck it." But now I skipped out on celebrating Tiffany's birthday properly and studied for it in order to try to make a B in the class. I told a friend last night as I was studying, "I don't care what I get in the class. The important thing is I tried." Hopefully it pays off, though. If it doesn't, I still like this feeling. I think I'll do it again.
Speaking of Tiffany...
Things are wonderful with her. We had a rough semester. No big issue per se, but just a lot of little things here and there. It all worked out in the end, though, and things are as good as ever. Her birthday was yesterday, but since I had a final, all we could do was go to lunch. Which we did. And then she went home. In case you don't know, I lavaliered her over the summer not long after she got back from Europe. For those of you that don't know what that means, when someone is lavaliered it means she is more important to you than your fraternity. That's a pretty bit notion.
To tie both things together, I have some interesting news. Tiffany is also graduating the semester that I am. After working for a few months, she plans on going to grad school in fall of 2009. Presuming I can find a job wherever she goes, I'll be there with her. Currently her choices are Notre Dame (distant first), Boston University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Maryland, and University of Miami. I personally hope she picks BU or Maryland, but it's her choice. But yeah. Weird. I'll probably be moving away.
What else? I'm officially moved out of my house. My room is now a guest room, and during holidays and breaks I sleep and live down here at school and commute to home. Fun. I knew I would move out, and I knew I wanted to. I just didn't know that it would happen so soon.
Caving is immeasurably fun. Everyone should try it.
I've become quite the beer connoisseur. Not to toot my own horn, but if you ever want a recommendation on beers, come find me.
I am REALLY excited about Tech's new football coach, Paul Johnson. He's a quality guy and a great coach. He'll do fantastic things while he's here. UGA, watch out. Tech's coming to get you.
The 2007 football season was ridiculous. I really mean ridiculous. But that made it awesome. And how in the hell did OSU go to another Championship Game? I just hope they don't lay an egg like last season. GO BUCKEYES!
I'm ready for all my leadership roles to be over. Life would be so much more relaxing. Soon enough.
Living in the house kicks ass. Except when people are running around screaming when you have to be up at 5 the next morning. I guess it comes with the environment.
I need money. Being poor sucks.
I think that's all I've got. Until later, adieu.
Anywho, let's cut to the chase. I'm still in school (thank god). I'll be probably be done in a year, barring any unforseen circumstances. It's kind of scary, actually. I've learned a HELL of a lot in my 3.5 years, and I'm only going to learn more. Yet I feel like it isn't enough. There is a lot left to do, and not enough time to do it. I just have to take it day-by-day.
How is school? Well grades and I don't mix (surprise surprise), but I'm getting better. After hitting rock bottom and being on academic probation at the moment, I'm pretty sure I made close to a 3.0, maybe above if I get lucky. Funny what happens when I actually do work. Regardless of what grades I make, I make one important distinction; I'm doing things that I wouldn't have done a year ago. For example my final today was completely optional. However, I have a C in the class. A year ago I would have said, "Ah, fuck it." But now I skipped out on celebrating Tiffany's birthday properly and studied for it in order to try to make a B in the class. I told a friend last night as I was studying, "I don't care what I get in the class. The important thing is I tried." Hopefully it pays off, though. If it doesn't, I still like this feeling. I think I'll do it again.
Speaking of Tiffany...
Things are wonderful with her. We had a rough semester. No big issue per se, but just a lot of little things here and there. It all worked out in the end, though, and things are as good as ever. Her birthday was yesterday, but since I had a final, all we could do was go to lunch. Which we did. And then she went home. In case you don't know, I lavaliered her over the summer not long after she got back from Europe. For those of you that don't know what that means, when someone is lavaliered it means she is more important to you than your fraternity. That's a pretty bit notion.
To tie both things together, I have some interesting news. Tiffany is also graduating the semester that I am. After working for a few months, she plans on going to grad school in fall of 2009. Presuming I can find a job wherever she goes, I'll be there with her. Currently her choices are Notre Dame (distant first), Boston University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Maryland, and University of Miami. I personally hope she picks BU or Maryland, but it's her choice. But yeah. Weird. I'll probably be moving away.
What else? I'm officially moved out of my house. My room is now a guest room, and during holidays and breaks I sleep and live down here at school and commute to home. Fun. I knew I would move out, and I knew I wanted to. I just didn't know that it would happen so soon.
Caving is immeasurably fun. Everyone should try it.
I've become quite the beer connoisseur. Not to toot my own horn, but if you ever want a recommendation on beers, come find me.
I am REALLY excited about Tech's new football coach, Paul Johnson. He's a quality guy and a great coach. He'll do fantastic things while he's here. UGA, watch out. Tech's coming to get you.
The 2007 football season was ridiculous. I really mean ridiculous. But that made it awesome. And how in the hell did OSU go to another Championship Game? I just hope they don't lay an egg like last season. GO BUCKEYES!
I'm ready for all my leadership roles to be over. Life would be so much more relaxing. Soon enough.
Living in the house kicks ass. Except when people are running around screaming when you have to be up at 5 the next morning. I guess it comes with the environment.
I need money. Being poor sucks.
I think that's all I've got. Until later, adieu.