Ah, She Speaks!
It's been a long time. Why? because life gets busy and you have to face those realities and responsibilities first.
To play catch up would be somewhat tough. I can't remember everything I have done since November 5th. I can tell you bits and pieces of things such as seeing brand new and dasbhboard confessional (it was a good show), going to DC with my friend allison, the boy i'm interested in (yes a real boy), how my holidays have gone (which will be in this entry), my grades, and some other things...
First of all, I am proud to announce that my hard work has payed off in my education this past semester. I got 1 A, 1 A+, 2 B's and 1 B+, which totally amazes me. I feel like I'm getting back to my old self again, which is nice. I used to be such an intense student. Though I'm not back to that quite yet, I am working on it. For the meantime, I am on break from school. I got home Wednesday, December 20th and I'll be around most likely until January 21st or so.
Finals week was difficult and somewhat painful. On the last day of classes, I recieved word that a good friend of mine from childhood died in a horrific car accident. I couldn't even go home for his funeral, because of my exams. What I think has been difficult is that I was hoping to hang out with him while I am on break, but those hopes aren't coming true obviously. I just found it eerie that the saturday before he died, I was thinking about him for the first time in a long while. I'll post more about this later... I just feel like this post is my intro back to livejournal.
As for the holidays, It's been going well. I saw my aunt on christmas eve, which was great. My aunt jeanie (who is my dad's older sister) has been fighting cancer for the past year now. We're all pretty sure that this will be her last christmas and such, becuase she's had all the radiation treatments that they'll allow in a person's lifetime. Also, they think the chemeotherapy is just keeping things at status quo. Things aren't getting worse, which is good; but they aren't getting better either. My aunt is becoming rather tired. I'll put it this way, I wouldn't be too surprised if I attend a funeral within the next year. It's not a real question of what, but just the question of when? So I'm quite happy to say that unlike most of my cousins, I have been spending as much time as I can with my aunt. She's always been one of my favorite relatives, too. Her and my uncle billy,who is her husband.
Christmas day was pretty good. I got some nice gifts from my parents and sister. My sister got me Arrested Development season two! My mom and dad got me the u2 by u2 book, a few dvds, some clothes and the two wallflowers albums i didn't own. I also got a cell phone and service (verizon!) so that's pretty rad. Email me or something if you need my new cell number.
The past couple days have been good. My mom's brother, my Uncle Jack stopped by and visited, which was nice. I've been spending the past two days hanging out with my friend meredith and last night, my friend nathan surprised me and stopped by. I also watched Wings of Desire and the follow up Faraway, So Close! both movies were quite enjoyable. I forgot how much I love Wim Wenders' films.
On january 2nd, I'm going on my annaul theology retreat at New Germany State Park. I'm looking forward to getting out of the house and hanging out with some friends of mine from Camp Lutheran and discussing theology, religion, ethics and philosphy. Oh I forgot we play a crap load of board games too! I am looking foward to hopefully beating some people at scrabble.
I'm not too sure whatelse to say in this entry... I'd like everyone to know that I'm around. I am not going away. When I disappear, I do read people's entries and leave messages. I just don't always have the time in my life to write about myself.
Okay, I hope everyone has a happy and safe New Year! I will be back sooner or later. I have much to tell.
To play catch up would be somewhat tough. I can't remember everything I have done since November 5th. I can tell you bits and pieces of things such as seeing brand new and dasbhboard confessional (it was a good show), going to DC with my friend allison, the boy i'm interested in (yes a real boy), how my holidays have gone (which will be in this entry), my grades, and some other things...
First of all, I am proud to announce that my hard work has payed off in my education this past semester. I got 1 A, 1 A+, 2 B's and 1 B+, which totally amazes me. I feel like I'm getting back to my old self again, which is nice. I used to be such an intense student. Though I'm not back to that quite yet, I am working on it. For the meantime, I am on break from school. I got home Wednesday, December 20th and I'll be around most likely until January 21st or so.
Finals week was difficult and somewhat painful. On the last day of classes, I recieved word that a good friend of mine from childhood died in a horrific car accident. I couldn't even go home for his funeral, because of my exams. What I think has been difficult is that I was hoping to hang out with him while I am on break, but those hopes aren't coming true obviously. I just found it eerie that the saturday before he died, I was thinking about him for the first time in a long while. I'll post more about this later... I just feel like this post is my intro back to livejournal.
As for the holidays, It's been going well. I saw my aunt on christmas eve, which was great. My aunt jeanie (who is my dad's older sister) has been fighting cancer for the past year now. We're all pretty sure that this will be her last christmas and such, becuase she's had all the radiation treatments that they'll allow in a person's lifetime. Also, they think the chemeotherapy is just keeping things at status quo. Things aren't getting worse, which is good; but they aren't getting better either. My aunt is becoming rather tired. I'll put it this way, I wouldn't be too surprised if I attend a funeral within the next year. It's not a real question of what, but just the question of when? So I'm quite happy to say that unlike most of my cousins, I have been spending as much time as I can with my aunt. She's always been one of my favorite relatives, too. Her and my uncle billy,who is her husband.
Christmas day was pretty good. I got some nice gifts from my parents and sister. My sister got me Arrested Development season two! My mom and dad got me the u2 by u2 book, a few dvds, some clothes and the two wallflowers albums i didn't own. I also got a cell phone and service (verizon!) so that's pretty rad. Email me or something if you need my new cell number.
The past couple days have been good. My mom's brother, my Uncle Jack stopped by and visited, which was nice. I've been spending the past two days hanging out with my friend meredith and last night, my friend nathan surprised me and stopped by. I also watched Wings of Desire and the follow up Faraway, So Close! both movies were quite enjoyable. I forgot how much I love Wim Wenders' films.
On january 2nd, I'm going on my annaul theology retreat at New Germany State Park. I'm looking forward to getting out of the house and hanging out with some friends of mine from Camp Lutheran and discussing theology, religion, ethics and philosphy. Oh I forgot we play a crap load of board games too! I am looking foward to hopefully beating some people at scrabble.
I'm not too sure whatelse to say in this entry... I'd like everyone to know that I'm around. I am not going away. When I disappear, I do read people's entries and leave messages. I just don't always have the time in my life to write about myself.
Okay, I hope everyone has a happy and safe New Year! I will be back sooner or later. I have much to tell.