Long Time, No Write...
Well, like always, it takes me quite some time to update this thing. Its not that I don't want to, its just that I'm always sidetracked. Anyway, let's get to the highlights of the past two months... (not much to talk about really)
I was able to return to Upper Darby for the first time in 1 1/2 years. I'd have to say it was bitter sweet. I had been wanting to go back for a while, and I'm glad that I did... but for different reasons than you might think. You see, I'd lived in PA for my entire life up through Sophmore year in High School. It was all I ever knew so I had no reason to leave. I can safely say that changed. The transition in moving was hard, but I got through it. Life only got better from then on. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I'm glad I moved.
I've gotta say... that was pretty hard to get off my chest. As I write this, I know it may hurt those left behind, but Pennsylvania is my past. Illinois is my present, and somewhere else will be my future. I have to let go. I have to move on, and I'm sorry. PA was good to me, but there are so many things that you guys will miss out on if you stay there you're entire life. I dunno, maybe that's not fact but just my opinion. I was glad to return to PA to bring closure to everything. I saw most of my old friends and was able to say goodbye, but I missed out on seeing some. Who knows if I'll ever see them again... I can't dwell in the past though.
jumping ahead to some better topics...
I went to our school's winter dance (called JA from here out). It was a blast, except they cut the music 15 minutes early. It was like most other dances (but with better music). I dunno, there's not much to say on the topic, but I had the time of my life. I do anytime I'm at a dance really... Christmas was good to me too, I got some nice things and got my girlfriend some things too ;)
More recently, New Year's was a blast. My parents aren't as closed minded as before. Melanie and I were gonna head over to a party at Don's (manager from work) house, but that fell through. Instead, we stayed at my house. My parents basically said "Here's full reign of our liquor cabinet. Yes, your girlfriend can stay the night, and no we won't be home until later. It was fun, we had some mixed drinks and beer and played some drinking games, but nothing too heavy. I've gotta say it was nice waking up without a hangover the next day.
It turns out that it was a good idea not to go to Don's house. Even he got fed up with the party and walked out of his own house. On a lighter note, Tori (ex-cheerleader and another manager at work) picked Don up and threw him to the ground... he's not living that down. And a friend of mine, Wes, got sucker-punched (or so he says) and knocked his nose out of alignment (about 1 inch off...). He gets surgery on it tomorrow (which means he gets to pay someone to rebreak his nose with no painkillers and move it back).
Life's returning to normal right now with 1st semester finals coming up... that reminds me, I need some sleep. On that note I'm gonna go crash. And again to anyone from PA reading this... I'm sorry guys, I've just gotta move on. We had some great times, but thats past now.
Only thing not talked about is my future, which is best left for another day...
oh, and let's not forget the best christmas gift of all:
hehe ;)
I was able to return to Upper Darby for the first time in 1 1/2 years. I'd have to say it was bitter sweet. I had been wanting to go back for a while, and I'm glad that I did... but for different reasons than you might think. You see, I'd lived in PA for my entire life up through Sophmore year in High School. It was all I ever knew so I had no reason to leave. I can safely say that changed. The transition in moving was hard, but I got through it. Life only got better from then on. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I'm glad I moved.
I've gotta say... that was pretty hard to get off my chest. As I write this, I know it may hurt those left behind, but Pennsylvania is my past. Illinois is my present, and somewhere else will be my future. I have to let go. I have to move on, and I'm sorry. PA was good to me, but there are so many things that you guys will miss out on if you stay there you're entire life. I dunno, maybe that's not fact but just my opinion. I was glad to return to PA to bring closure to everything. I saw most of my old friends and was able to say goodbye, but I missed out on seeing some. Who knows if I'll ever see them again... I can't dwell in the past though.
jumping ahead to some better topics...
I went to our school's winter dance (called JA from here out). It was a blast, except they cut the music 15 minutes early. It was like most other dances (but with better music). I dunno, there's not much to say on the topic, but I had the time of my life. I do anytime I'm at a dance really... Christmas was good to me too, I got some nice things and got my girlfriend some things too ;)
More recently, New Year's was a blast. My parents aren't as closed minded as before. Melanie and I were gonna head over to a party at Don's (manager from work) house, but that fell through. Instead, we stayed at my house. My parents basically said "Here's full reign of our liquor cabinet. Yes, your girlfriend can stay the night, and no we won't be home until later. It was fun, we had some mixed drinks and beer and played some drinking games, but nothing too heavy. I've gotta say it was nice waking up without a hangover the next day.
It turns out that it was a good idea not to go to Don's house. Even he got fed up with the party and walked out of his own house. On a lighter note, Tori (ex-cheerleader and another manager at work) picked Don up and threw him to the ground... he's not living that down. And a friend of mine, Wes, got sucker-punched (or so he says) and knocked his nose out of alignment (about 1 inch off...). He gets surgery on it tomorrow (which means he gets to pay someone to rebreak his nose with no painkillers and move it back).
Life's returning to normal right now with 1st semester finals coming up... that reminds me, I need some sleep. On that note I'm gonna go crash. And again to anyone from PA reading this... I'm sorry guys, I've just gotta move on. We had some great times, but thats past now.
Only thing not talked about is my future, which is best left for another day...
oh, and let's not forget the best christmas gift of all:
hehe ;)