The Good, The Bad, The Normal
Another day of sunny weather in beautiful Moscow. I always feel more optimistic and happy when the sun is shining. It's one of the best feelings to just sit outside in the sun and hear the birds singing and people laughing, talking, etc... I hope the nice weather sticks around for a few more days... I could really use it.
Life is strange right now.
On one hand things are going really well. I have a great time on the weekends hanging out with Liz and I'm glad I got to meet her parents. I've enjoyed visiting with whoever else I end up spending time with on recent weekends. I've been able to spend some time and talk with some old friends I haven't done much with for a while, and I'm glad I've been able to. I am having a blast playing music and the band is going really well. I am generally happy.
On the other hand there is a lot of shit going on that really sucks. I am worried about some legal issues I am facing, and have done everything in my power to assure it will go well. I feel burned out on school and also burned out on certain individuals that never seem to leave me alone. During the week, I feel very isolated because everyone is so busy that I only see the same people I always see, and I am lacking meaningful conversations/company. I am not able to drive right now, which causes tension because I always feel like I'm putting people out when I ask for help and I hate putting people out. And getting around on my bike can be a bitch. I have some feelings that I'm not really sure what to do about, but I guess things will just work out the way they should. I just don't want to screw up a good thing. I'm worried about the summer/next year and having the resources to really make it. I don't know what my roommate situation will be. But the thing is, I know all of these things will be okay, and they don't really get me down that much. I just do the things within my power about each situation I'm not satisfied with and that's all I can do. Everything will work out, one way or another.
Josh is very busy right now with SigEp, school, Rock Against Rape, etc.. I haven't really spent much time with him lately. I hope that when things settle down later this semester/this summer, we can get a chance to catch up. Maybe we'll all just have to go camping after school is done.
A little more about music....
We played as a band(Angle of Incidence) for the first time live on Tuesday night at John's Alley. We really needed to get our feet wet before RAR. There were a lot of people there, the most I had seen at an open mike night. We played six songs, and I think that was just the right number. We were all pretty nervous, but it went really well. There was really good audience response, and quite a few people came up to us and had good comments afterward. Then some people at school stopped me and said they enjoyed it. So that was encouraging. Dave and I are going to work on laying down a few more tracks for a CD we can distribute at the show and Byron can lay down the drums this weekend. I'm looking forward to seeing the fliers Josh made soon.
Well, in conclusion, I guess life is somewhat how it always is, a mix of good and bad that evens out (even if teetering back and forth slightly). But recently there are heavier weights on each side of the scale, more extreme goods and bads rather that a concoction of moderates blending together. Gradually over the last few weeks my life has gained a lot of situational contrast.
An update on Scotty:
*Scotty broke his finger by slipping and falling down the stairs on Tuesday and he is having surgery today to get pins put in his hand. I feel bad for him. I talked to him about half and hour before surgery and he sounded scared. He should be back in Moscow on Sunday.
Life is strange right now.
On one hand things are going really well. I have a great time on the weekends hanging out with Liz and I'm glad I got to meet her parents. I've enjoyed visiting with whoever else I end up spending time with on recent weekends. I've been able to spend some time and talk with some old friends I haven't done much with for a while, and I'm glad I've been able to. I am having a blast playing music and the band is going really well. I am generally happy.
On the other hand there is a lot of shit going on that really sucks. I am worried about some legal issues I am facing, and have done everything in my power to assure it will go well. I feel burned out on school and also burned out on certain individuals that never seem to leave me alone. During the week, I feel very isolated because everyone is so busy that I only see the same people I always see, and I am lacking meaningful conversations/company. I am not able to drive right now, which causes tension because I always feel like I'm putting people out when I ask for help and I hate putting people out. And getting around on my bike can be a bitch. I have some feelings that I'm not really sure what to do about, but I guess things will just work out the way they should. I just don't want to screw up a good thing. I'm worried about the summer/next year and having the resources to really make it. I don't know what my roommate situation will be. But the thing is, I know all of these things will be okay, and they don't really get me down that much. I just do the things within my power about each situation I'm not satisfied with and that's all I can do. Everything will work out, one way or another.
Josh is very busy right now with SigEp, school, Rock Against Rape, etc.. I haven't really spent much time with him lately. I hope that when things settle down later this semester/this summer, we can get a chance to catch up. Maybe we'll all just have to go camping after school is done.
A little more about music....
We played as a band(Angle of Incidence) for the first time live on Tuesday night at John's Alley. We really needed to get our feet wet before RAR. There were a lot of people there, the most I had seen at an open mike night. We played six songs, and I think that was just the right number. We were all pretty nervous, but it went really well. There was really good audience response, and quite a few people came up to us and had good comments afterward. Then some people at school stopped me and said they enjoyed it. So that was encouraging. Dave and I are going to work on laying down a few more tracks for a CD we can distribute at the show and Byron can lay down the drums this weekend. I'm looking forward to seeing the fliers Josh made soon.
Well, in conclusion, I guess life is somewhat how it always is, a mix of good and bad that evens out (even if teetering back and forth slightly). But recently there are heavier weights on each side of the scale, more extreme goods and bads rather that a concoction of moderates blending together. Gradually over the last few weeks my life has gained a lot of situational contrast.
An update on Scotty:
*Scotty broke his finger by slipping and falling down the stairs on Tuesday and he is having surgery today to get pins put in his hand. I feel bad for him. I talked to him about half and hour before surgery and he sounded scared. He should be back in Moscow on Sunday.