I changed my mind about liking my history class. It's a joke, and no different than high school. I have better things to do than get up at 6:30am to get there at 8 and listen to rednecks bitch about how we should bomb Afghanastan because of 9/11. What does that have to do with world history in the early 1500's? I'm going to have to grit my teeth and deal with it because it's a required class and I need to do well. It should be relatively easy; just annoying.
I'm still loving my other classes though. I'm looking forward to a 15-20 page paper I have to write for English. I'm not looking forward to a 5 page paper I need to write for history. I'm going to try to pop out the latter of the two this weekend to get it out of the way. Guess who gets to work on Labour Day?
So, I got a really strange phone call today. This guy that I haven't talked to in months called me and told me of his roommate's recent suicide. I really don't know what to think, as it's an odd situation.
I had a dream last night involving that same person (not the dead one, I didn't know him. The one who called). In it, I was really, really stoned and he asked me to marry him, and I didn't take it seriously and signed some paper. Then I found out it was for real and almost panicked, but then said, "Okay, I'll just try to make it work." Then it suddenly came to me, "Shit! Now I can't be with John anymore!" Then my sister appeared out of nowhere and told me that I had 24 hours to get it annulled and it has already been about 22 and a half hours. So I started running through this urban ghetto at about 3am that was lined with these neon lit sleazy clubs and offices. Some black guys asked, "What you lookin' fo'?" I said, "A marriage lawyer!" and kept running. I remember thinking that I didn't want to say "divorce lawyer" because if I wanted to get it annulled, I wanted to pretend it never really happened. I was running and running and running with all of my strength. Then I heard a beeping sound. It was my friggin alarm.
spacebot - 6:43 PM
Wednesday, August 28, 2002
Man, art supplies ended up costing me over $150, and that was for one class (not including the book) AND after my 20% student discount. I did meet a cool girl in class so we went to Preston Art Supply and had this guy who worked there pretty much pick everything out for us. I called him our personal shopping assistant.
I'm really enjoying my classes so far. My two upper level requirements (one of them being "advanced academic writing") are a blast. The professor is great and the other students are all very cool, as well. I'm slowly getting used to the whole public speaking thing again. I'd better get super used to it quick, as I volunteered to be an "early bird" for my oral presentation for history class.
Aside from all that school stuff, I'm also working full time. Day off? Who needs it!
Yeah, I'll probably go insane. Or perhaps I need to keep busy to stay sane? It works for some people I know. Either way I'm getting educated and paying the bills. Rock.
Oh, and I decided to give up chocolate, until Laura gave me a "present" of a pack of peanut M&Ms. It's rude to turn down a present.
I forgot to mention that my buddy Paul was in a motorcycle accident. He needed surgery and a hospital stay, but he's going to be fine. You can send get well emails to him here.
spacebot - 2:54 PM
Monday, August 26, 2002
Hey, life is good. I got ALL of the classes I needed!@#! The schedule is a little weird, but that is fine by me. My history class seems like it will be a lot of fun. The professor is funny and the class size is small enough to learn in. This is great. I'm so excited! Off to buy art supplies... :D
spacebot - 9:58 AM
Saturday, August 24, 2002
Okay, I wait too long in between posts, I know.
So, school starts in 2 days. Am I excited? Hell yes. Scared? Hell no. I'm ready as I'll ever be.
You'll be surprised to hear that I made the decision to call Camden the other day. I felt really terrible for the way things ended, and I wanted to reach out a hand of friendship since I do care. He accepted and we're cool. I feel a lot better about it now. It was probably good that I waited to contact him, as we're both in other relationships now so the weirdness has passed.
Speaking of relationships, I can't emphasize enough just how fucking rad that book Griffin & Sabine is. Seriously, buy it. You won't regret it.
I bought a keyboard for my new palm pilot for taking notes. It's the coolest little thing... folds out to a full-size keyboard, but folds up only slightly bigger than the palm itself. The palm is the first organizer I have bought since receiving a Sharp IQ something or other for my 19th birthday. That thing was massive, and I may finally retire it.
I have 12 credits of stuff I need now, and I also got another class to transfer correctly. I just need to get one more class on add/drop week and I'll be set.
Yes, this is probably all I'll be talking about now. School. How interesting I have become. ;)
spacebot - 5:36 PM
Sunday, August 18, 2002
Vacation ended about a week ago, and I think I'm ready for the school year to begin. I miss John very much, but I will see him today for a few minutes as he breezes through town. I'll be sure to steal a kiss. Or two or three.
So, I'm annoyed that I wasn't allowed to register for classes until the 15th and now everything I need (aside from 9 credits worth I was able to grab) is closed. I'm going to have to pick 2 classes of stuff I don't need, then cross my fingers on add/drop week. Yeah, cross your fingers, too.
I forgot to mention earlier that the stinky idiot finally got fired. Work is a lot less stressful now.
Oh... My first love just got married and didn't even include me on his mass mailing email list. I'm not upset per se, but I must admit that I'm a bit hurt that I had to hear it through a 3rd party, even though I knew of the engagement, etc. I do like the girl, too. I thought that things were friendly, and 6 years is a long time to know someone. One less wedding present to buy this year, I suppose...
John bought me a copy of Griffin & Sabine. If you enjoy reading others' correspondance, this is nothing short of "wow". I'm surprised I have not read this before.
Time to write some petitions for transfer credits...
spacebot - 1:10 PM
Monday, August 12, 2002
So, I'm still technically on vacation, but I returned from our vacation yesterday. We had a great time at the shore. We did everything from exploring the boardwalk to riding rental bikes early in the morning to swimming in the ocean to eating well to lots and lots of physical affection. I already miss him.
We also had a birthday party for both Peter and I at Peter's house on Thursday evening. There were a good number of people there, but none of my friends showed up. Luckily I have known a few of Peter's friends for years so it wasn't weird, and actually quite fun. I'm just a bit pissed that certain people didn't even call me.
I have brunch plans with my cousin this morning, late lunch plans with Rory J. and then I catch a plane back. I needed to buy an extra duffel bag because I'm returning with so much extra stuff.
spacebot - 9:54 AM
