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Jiminy Cricket!

I can' t believe I haven't updated since Wednesday. It's just been super busy lately.

I've been going back and forth between home and Jamaica Plains to see Iliya. We've been having such a good time together. Yesterday was super fun. I took the T in to see him and help him get some stuff together for his trip to Florida. It ended up taking longer than we expected and I was starving by the time we finally got home. He came over for dinner. We were going to make Hamburger Helper, but my dad had already made it when we arrived.

After dinner, we drove up to the Swampscott/Marblehead area to meet and hang out with Rachel. She liked him, at least she says so. Then we drove back and he was going to spend the night at my house but that ended up not happening, so we took the T back in to JP and I spent the night at his place.

It was a great time. I got to meet his roommates Christina and Militza. They're really cool. Militza was very drunk. We ended up going to bed around 3 AM. It was difficult sleeping because his blankets are really only made for one person so we spent all night tugging them back and forth.

We woke up this morning at noon and Iliya made eggs. Christina burnt hers. Then he took a shower while I went back to bed. Then he got himself ready and we hung out for a while. Then I got back on the T and came home.

I won't get to see him for a whole week!!! He leaves on Monday to go to Florida and comes back Saturday. It's going to be a long and lonely week.

That's all that's new for now. Later bloggers.

Shopping Day

Went to the mall today to return the jacket I got for Christmas to Aeropostale, but then I forgot to bring it. Oh, well. I just had to go to the ATM to get cash for lunch.

After eating, I went to Aeropostale to get some sales. I got a hat, scarf, pair of socks and sweater. I was impressed with my savings. $33 for all that. Then went to Target, and I got Friends - Season 2.

Then I had to go to the grocery store to get some baked beans for dinner tomorrow night. I found the beans right away, but the lines were ridiculous. I tried to do the self-checkout figuring it'd be faster. All of the lanes were having issues, and nobody was coming over to assist. It took entirely too long.

Then I came home and watched some Friends. When my dad came home, I made dinner. Yumm.

Then I watched more Friends, I'm finished with the first disc.

Now I'm just bored. I have to pick up my grandfather and take him to the doctor tomorrow. Good night.

O Come All Ye Faithful

Best. Christmas. Ever.

Bar none.

More details tomorrow.

Christmas Numbers Two and Three

It's so nice to have more than one Christmas.

The two Christmas Eve services at church were tonight. Obviously. They both went very well. Well, the early one went moderately well. The late one went very well. It's so nice to be back at church; I miss it so much.

When I got home, I spent some time eating and making sure the slideshow burned properly. I went downstairs, and my mom and dad were both awake. So we decided we might as well do Christmas tonight, at 2:30AM, and get it over with so we don't have to wake up extra early if we're already all up. So we had our first ever 2:30AM Christmas.

I got LOTS of Gift Cards. And a jacket I already had, so I'll just return it. Then I presented my slideshow to Mom. She really liked it, and we can't wait to show it tomorrow.

Now it's time for bed. Good night everybody. Merry Christmas to all!

Christmas Number One and a Surprise!

Hey bloggers! I had a nice first Christmas today. Nana and Pa came over for dinner and they had a nice time. Dinner was kinda blah. I'm not a big fan of ham or scalloped potatoes.

Now I'm actually at Fred's house. I have a surprise for you. Remember a while back, over Thanksgiving week, Fred and I went and played Five Dollar Fun? Here's the link if you don't. Well, we recorded it on Fred's camera which, unfortunately, records movies in Quicktime format so I couldn't edit it on my computer. Fred finally edited most of it together, I did the end. So without further ado, I give you Five Dollar Fun with me and Fred!

And now a special TALKY BLOG SURPRISE!

Till tomorrow bloggers!

Busy Busy Busy

Sorry I've not updated in a while bloggers! I have been super busy.

Yesterday was travel all day. And I didn't feel like blogging when I got home. It was a LONG travel day. The roads in NH were very bad.

Today I got woken up early to dig my freakin' truck out. Not impressed. I'm surprised I'm still awake. Then I went to do some errands with my dad. Then we went to Randolph to go to the movies. My cousin, Chelsey, and I saw Sweeney Todd. It was super good. Phenomenal. I loved it. Who knew Johnny Depp could sing!?

Then we came home for dinner. After dinner, I met Fred at the mall. We did some shopping. Then she came over and we watched funny videos on MySpace for like 2 hours. She didn't want to do a Talky Blog. Oh, well.

Now I'm just sitting and pondering life. Church tomorrow. Yay!

Hmmm...

Anything can happen if you let it
Sometimes things are difficult but you can bet it
Doesn't have to be so
Changes can be made
You can move a mountain if you use a larger spade

Anything can happen, it's a marvel
You can be a butterfly
Or just stay larval
Stretch your mind beyond fantastic
Dreams are made of strong elastic
Take some sound advice and don't forget it
Anything can happen if you let it
I wonder...

Anything can happen if you let it
You won't know a challenge until you've met it
No one does it for you
No one but yourself
Vacillating violets get left up on the shelf

Anything can happen, just imagine
That should be epitaph
I wear the badge in
Honour of this world's free thinkers
Those who see beyond their blinkers
Jelly isn't jelly
'Til you set it
Anything can happen if you let it

Anything can happen if you let it
What good is a whistle
Unless you whet it
Broaden your horizons
Open different doors
You may find a you there that you never knew was yours

Anything can happen
Raise the curtain
Things you though impossible
Will soon seem certain
Thought at first it may sound clownish
See the world more upside-downish
Turn it on its head then pirouette it
Anything can happen if you let it

If you reach for the stars
All you get are the stars
But we've found a whole new spin
If you reach for the heavens
You get the stars thrown in

Anything can happen if you let it
Life is out there waiting so go and get it
Grab it by the collar, seize it by the scruff
Once you've started living life you just can't get enough

Anything can happen, it's official
You can choose the super or the superficial
Sally forth the way we're steering
Obstacles start disappearing
Go and chase your dreams you won't regret it
Anything can happen
Anything can happen
Anything can happen

If you let it

Everything's Gonna Be All Right

So I finally had my first real conversation with Shawn today in which I wasn't hysterical or pissed. I think we're gonna be all right. We talked for a while. I'm still hurt by what he did and how he did it, but I think I'm gonna be able to get over it. As long as we remain friends and keep in touch we'll be fine. That's what scared me the most, I thought I was going to lose him as a friend too. For a while he didn't return my calls because I think he was afraid I'd try to win him back or yell at him or something. I'm not like that though. I don't want to be the bitter, angry other guy. I wished him well, and I meant it. I gave him my blessing and told him just to be careful. It was nice to hear his voice again, and he promised he'll keep in touch and that he'll definitely come visit me occasionally if I move to Texas.

I'm finally all done with exams. It's so surreal that first semester is over. I'm glad, but at the same time it's also going to fast.

I had to get up early this morning to go down to Johnson Elementary and observe. It was awful. I almost died walking back up the hill. Well, I almost passed out. It was so cold. I didn't know how cold, but when I checked upon returning to my room, it was negative two degrees. That's why I almost passed out. Geez, Texas is looking so good right now.

I can't wait to get home and sleep in my own bed, but I know after a week of being home I'll be ready to go back. A month is too long. Hopefully, Mallory or someone will come visit me.

Quentin's coming over tonight, and I think we're going to watch Mysterious Skin. I'll let you know tomorrow. Talk to you later!!

Let it Snow...

Thank goodness! Juries were canceled. Halle-bloomin'-lujah.

I think from now on, I'm not going to update the blog on the weekends unless I have something important to say. It's just a hassle to type up nothing.

This weekend was boring. I worked all day Saturday and then went over to Mallory's for some dinner. Then I came back and did some homework. Then Sunday I did homework and studying all day. That was my weekend.

Joshua came over last night and we watched the movie Totally Fucked Up by director Gregg Araki. I enjoyed it a lot. It was really well made. It started off a little slow, but then I could really relate to some of the characters. Wikipedia defines it as a kind of "queer John Hughes" film.

I might watch another of his movies tonight, Mysterious Skin. We'll see. I hate watching movies alone so I'd have to find someone to come watch it with me.

Well, I'm gonna go watch some TV and then prepare for my lesson that I have to teach tonight.

Bye!!

Moving?

So I'm ready to reveal the decision I've been rolling around in my mind.

I'm fairly certain that I will be relocating to Texas by the end of the summer. It's a drastic change, but I feel it's necessary. There are a few reasons behind it.

The first is that I'm kind of sick of snow and cold. It's pretty to look at and nice once in a while, but in Vermont once it's here it stays here. Forever. After 19 years of New England winters, I'm kinda over it.

The second is that I can't really afford JSC anymore. This year, I'm paying $15,240 for tuition, $5,433 for room, $2,920 for meal plan, and $188 activity fee. That adds up to $23,781. For one year. That is a lot of money. I went on College Board and looked at schools in Texas (I'll explain in a minute) and found one, Midwestern State University (MSU) and the costs are: $3,137.75 for tuition each semester ($6,275.5 each year), $150 in course fees (estimate), $32 for vehicle registration, and $550 for books (estimate). That adds up to $7,007.50 a year. That's a significant difference. I wouldn't be paying room and board because I'd get an off-campus apartment. I found an apartment complex that's nearby that has apartments for as low as $495, and an apartment in "an old historic building" that is $550 a month with all bills paid. That's a mighty fine deal I think.

The third is that I've been wanting to kind of get out on my own for real and be a grown up. Sure, I'm on my own kind of up here, but not really. I go home every break, and my parents are only 4 hours away if I needed them. If I made this move, I'd probably only come home for Christmas and (possibly) Thanksgiving. I was considering coming home for the month of July too so I could work at Tower. I would totally be an adult. I would get a job and a vehicle (the vehicle probably before going down) and be self-sufficient.

The fourth reason doesn't really count anymore. Most people reading this (unless you're someone I don't know), probably know about Shawn. He was a boy I met online (Facebook or Myspace, I forget), and we got to know each other. He's from Texas. We'd been talking online and on the phone for months. Many months, and I was falling in love. I was considering moving down there so I could be closer to him. Then I got a text message from him Tuesday night and my life was about over. He had gotten a boyfriend. I was devastated and hurt and angry. Nonetheless, he was only one of the reasons I wanted to move. He was the only reason I chose Texas. I figured, since I found a good school I might as well go ahead with it.

So that's where I stand. I'm going for a tour over February break with my dad, and, if I feel it's a good school, then I'll be packing my bags and heading down there in August hopefully.

So that's the news from me, have a great night bloggers.

On the Verge

So after a disastrous Tuesday night and most of yesterday, I've had some time to cool down and think, and I'm feeling much better. However, lots of thoughts have been going through my mind, and I'm on the verge of making a very big decision. I'm not going to say what it is yet, because I haven't completely made up my mind. It's looking promising though.

Today was kind of a blah day. It's really cold out so I didn't want to go to Psych. I figured that since it was the last day of classes and we'd be getting our final exam assignment, I should go. So I did. It was kind of a lame class but whatever.

After lunch with Rayshelle and Lorena, I headed over to the library to work on those damn tutorials. I love getting paid for it, but I absolutely hate doing it. It's so tedious and boring, but I guess that's why it's called work.

Now I'm back and getting ready for class. I'm gonna make some calls about my decision and then head out. Till tomorrow!

Why?

Last night was possibly the worst night of my life.

I LOVE THIS!

Talky Blog as Promised

Enjoy!

Snowball Fight!

Gabrielle is amazing. Go check this out:
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Nothing much else to say. I'm feeling sick again. I might not go to classes today. We'll see.

Hi Ho, Hi Ho...

It's off to work I go.

I'm here at work. Just sitting. I'm starving. I haven't been able to go get food because the person I'm supposed to work with didn't show up, and the person who's going to cover isn't here yet. So I am SUPER hungry.

I have a study group meeting thing tonight at 7. I don't really know what we're going to study. It's for theory. Maybe it will be helpful. Who knows?

I don't think there is a single person here in the library... I am pretty certain it is completely empty.

OK people. I promise, later on tonight I will film a Talky Blog for you.

You know what I'd really like? Flip Video! It's all Rosie can talk about. She raves about it and loves it. Ross Mathews is getting one too. I think it'd be such a great thing to have. If only I had $100 to spare. That'll be the day.

OK, I'm gonna go look for a magazine to read while I await my time to eat.

Till later!!

I'm Sorry

I promised a Talky Blog, but I was sick today. And I slept almost all day. Literally. It was awful.

Julifer's spending the night here I think. We're gonna watch Golden Girls now.

Good night!

Apparently

This is my painting?

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Interview!

I think my interview went pretty well. I didn't stumble on any of the questions and I think I did pretty well. I don't know. They told me to be checking my email because Michele Whitmore will be emailing the applicants to set up a second interview with her if we pass this one. God I hope I get it.

I'm spending the night over at Kate and Mal's. Mal won't be here, but I'll be sleeping in her bed. It's pretty much because I have to use Kate's car tomorrow to go to my observation, and I don't want to walk over here early in the morning.

Well, that's all. I'm gonna go see what's going on downstairs (I'm at their apartment already). Till tomorrow.

PS. I PROMISE A TALKY BLOG TOMORROW!

Album of the Month

I forgot again. Sorry. Been so busy.

Here it is:

Merrily We Roll Along

This is one of Stephen Sondheim's least-known shows. I was fortunate enough to be in the cast of my high school's production of it in 2005. It tells the story of three friends, Frank, Charley and Mary, and their trials and tribulations and attempts to keep their friendship alive through scandal, fame and betrayal. Backwards. That's right the show is backwards. It starts at the end of their story in 1980 and works its way back to when they first met in 1955. It was a flop on Broadway, closing after only 16 performances. Like most Sondheim shows, it's quite complex musically, lyrically and story-wise, but it is still a show worth giving a try.

So Not Impressed With Life

Right now, things are not wonderful.

First off, I was supposed to have my interview tonight for the RA position, but due to my own stupidity, I missed and had to reschedule. I could have sworn the interview was at 7:30, when in actuality it was at 7:00. Crap. Well, at least they're being nice and letting me have another shot tomorrow at 6:30.

The second thing that's been bugging me is that some people have just kinda been not great lately. I might be acting a little bitchy about it, but it's been things that have just gotten under my skin. I'm not going to mention names, but I just need to get it out.

I cannot believe I screwed up that interview like that. I'm such a boob. Argh.

I've been working very hard lately on the slideshow I'm going to make for my mom. There are a lot of pictures to scan. I don't remember it being this much with the other one I did.

OK, well I'm gonna go work on it some more and try to get over my idiocy. Wish me luck for tomorrow.

Simmer Down!

Does anyone else remember Stick Stickly? Or am I the only one? He was freakin' amazing. I loved him. Anyway, I found this video on YouTube that I thought was amazing. The video itself is amateur, but the song is priceless.



I hope you enjoyed! Talk to you soon!

And Now It's All Over

Last night was the final night of the Dance Show. It went so well. I was so impressed with all the dancers. Good job, dancers! And where would we be without our amazing techies!? They were just as amazing as the dancers. Great job, techies!

It was so nice today waking up at 2 and not having to go anywhere and do anything for once in my life.

I went to Mal and Kate's for dinner. I made fettucine alfredo and breadsticks for them as an early Christmas present. They weren't very appreciative. Nobody would drive me home. Well, no, they wouldn't drive me home when I wanted to leave, and they insisted on watching another re-run of CSI, so I just walked home. In below freezing weather. I was not a happy kid.

I finally got my music theory paper done. Only after procrastinating for 2.5 hours when I got back. I watched a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie on CBS. I enjoyed it a lot, even though it was really cheesy.

Then I wrote my paper and talked to Aunt Lorrie. Now I'm just hanging out and hoping to hear from Shawn, who by the way is fine. Thank goodness.

So good night all, and I promise a Talky Blog in the near future. Probably tomorrow. We'll see. I'll try to get a guest on soon. And I gotta get the videos from Fred too.

Good night!