Well,
I made it through christmas break at my mom's house, surprisingly with no fights! I did work alot and spend most, if not all of my spare time at Kaleb's house playing the 360 and vistiing with Wheaton while he was home. I did manage to go running a few times, although probably not nearly as much as I should have. We'll see tomorrow though, err, later today actually, Brit wants to do cardio around 4 and hopefully I'll be awake enough for it. Right now I have a good system started, lifting with Savage every other day (we'll see how long that lasts ;)) and cardio with Brit on the other days. I'm hoping to be in really good physical condition for spring break as I plan to head to Georgia. I am confident I can do it as I have the motivation and the desire to do it. I also plan to join back up at Champ's for the summertime and keep it up so when I come back to school it's not the typical lose when I get here and gain when I'm home.
Things are going pretty well so far this semester, considering I'm only a week in and the RA stuff is definitely a pain in the ass but worth it in the end I guess. I was glad to see a certain someone at Simmon's last night, watching underdog and having Snickerdoodles :-D. It was interesting when I got there to say the least....haha...all I'm going to say is Rubber Ducky you're the one! I am excited about this weekend though, :).
Classes haven't been too bad so far, considering I've had one day of them and I have a quiz next week with the possibility of a test. My ELEC355 "Operational Amplifier Applications" class was amazing today and it's going to be one of those classes that just brings everything we've learned so far at college together. I really can't wait to see what we learn in that class as the teacher actually co-wrote the book for it as well as a few of my other electronics courses I'll be taking. It should be an awesome class that really challenges us and makes me do that thing I've grown to love..learn :-D.
I am also happy to "report" I've started reading the Harry Potter Series and I'm on book four, like most things it just takes me a while to come around. Look at WoW and how long it took me to play, and how quickly I became addicted to the awesome game. I just need to acquire a copy of the fourth book for the time being so that I may continue reading and make it to when Dumbledore dies and I can enjoy the T-shirt from tshirthell.com so much more :-D. I am also hosting a HP-fest in my room the weekend of the 27th, which sould be a good time in itself.
Anyways, I'm off for a bit as I have another 1:15 to stay up until my shift is over, oh Desk duty how I <3 thee..
-JrodCurrent Mood:  Sleepy Current Music: Use Me to Use You - Trapt |
Well,
It's that time of year again, finals coming up, classes are over, and well, things are generally wrapping up (no pun intended ;)). Good things have been happening recently, one last night :-D, but if you know me at all you'll know what i'm talking about or you could just ask me sometime. I definitely woke up feeling the complete opposite of how I went to bed, I am coming down with something I think. I have that lovely runny nose and general congestion that seems to be going around. Perhaps a run tomorrow might shake it off, in between the beginning of my studying for finals. I have one monday, one tuesday, and two wednesday. I'm not really worried about them, as the Logic Circuits one shouldn't be too bad, Khabari explained what *should* be on it, although Khabari is NOT known for putting stuff he actually taught us on our tests! But the rest should be a piece of cake, I just have to get the BS meter going early Wednesday with my Psychology final as that's what that class boils down to.
On a less awesome note the Frisbee Banquet tonight sucked, it was poorly planned and somehow the $13 Burrito wasn't worth it. I wasn't impressed and as usual, it turned into a drinking fest post planned activities. Although I must say Halo 2 at Binny's was interesting, especially since they have some odd custom gametypes, Zombies and Cat/Mouse, definitely not something I would have thought up. I suppose to each his own. I left there around an hour ago, figured I'd come back and check the forums/LJ's for the heck of it, and try to unwind, ya know how halo get's me all worked up, lol. I can say I had to be careful as to what I said, as usual being in Boston, let's just say growing up at the Osgood's didn't help on that one ;) hahah. damn Racists! lol j/k (go Lenny). Anyways,
Bedtime for Jrod.Current Mood:  thoughtful Current Music: Carol of the Bells - John Williams |
| Your Heart Is Purple | 
For you, love is about establishing and developing a deep connection.
If it's true love, it brings you more wisdom and inner strength.
Your flirting style: Sincere
Your lucky first date: An afternoon at a tea house
Your dream lover: Is both thoughtful and expressive
What you bring to relationships: Understanding |
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if u read this, u have to do it!!!
If you read this, if your eyes are passing over this right now, even if we don't speak often, please post a comment with a memory of you and me. It can be anything you want- good or bad. When you're finished, post this little paragraph on your blog and be surprised (or moritified) about what people remember about you.Current Mood:  calm Current Music: Closing Time - Semisonic |
Well, We've finally reached the third and final LOTR Extended Version Movie. The original plan was to watch all three Friday night, but well, that didn't happen exactly. Tonight went rather well as we finished up the second movie and are watching the Third one as I type this. Now, we won't talk about how much AMP we have gone through as I am wired beyond belief right now! Course, we had about 6 incidents of alcohol and marijuana in the past two days. It will be an interesting week as I won't be able to sleep when I need to....gotta love duty weekends! :(
It can't go without saying that I had a good time Friday night watching Underdog with Jessica, aka the girl from Simmons. She missed the LOTR fest, but probably a good thing as I doubt she would enjoy it like the rest of us, lol.
Things are going fairly well right now in life, can't say I have much to complain about so I guess that means I should get back to the movie. Haha, oh and watch out, my web skillz are about to go up a notch ;).
It's Business Time.Current Mood: satisfied Current Music: None |
| » A New Month...A New Beginning? |
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Well, it's December, time to update this thing again, as I'm having a decent week all things considered. Spent some time thinking these past couple nights, probably why I have been upping the naptimeage in the mornings between my classes, but regardless, it's time to make some much needed changes. Might as well start at the beginning:
Monday night was awesome, had a great time ice skating with Jess at the Frog Pond, she(we) only fell once and aside from the crappy music it was fun! Then nothing like a lil story telling back at Simmons, and learning that everyone has a lil crazy in them ;). Definitely beat having duty as is ritual for Monday nights :). I still came back and talked with Jill to get her weekly venting session in, hehe, gotta love the rituals in Baker. Tuesday night sucked, between duty, tutoring a student that shouldn't be in college math, let alone college, a Desk Attendant that was definitely overzealous in his duties, and trying to actually accomplish something academic; it was a stressful night. I managed to complete the lab part of the lab with Rob's help, now I just have to type up the lab along with a few other ones before a week from this coming Monday. Tonight was Phenomonal, my Leopard Liason, aka my Psychology Professor went with us to the Palm Restaurant in the Westin Hotel. Needless to say it's quite the upscale restaurant and the $60 I had from the Housing Department didn't touch the bill. She surprised us all and covered the rest, naturally I've asked the residents that went with me to pitch in so we can give her some compensation, but overall it was an incredible night. We had good food, good company, and a great conversation. Now I just have to see if I can accomplish my "mission" :-D. Naturally it's secret and if I told you, I'd have to kill ya. I ended the night with the last few hours of my Desk Attendant shift and living on the toilet. Something about seafood that doesn't agree with me, although it didn't help with the change from home to here and back again. It's going to suck coming back in the spring, because I usually spend a week "adjusting" to the food change. I did check my direct deposit slip and I have a nice $200 coming to me in the morning, so my financial worries are out the window for the time being. The real question I have to face is what to get people for christmas, I know it's really late in the year to decide that, but hell, it's not Christmas yet ;). I suppose I should worry more about where I am going to stay over christmas break, although I have had numerous offers, I'm initiating the topic with my dad. I know it'll be rough living there for a month, and by rough I mean, no computer, no internet, and well, probably limited vehicular access. I have to call Friendly's very soon in order to assure that I can work over break. The whole 20+ days I'll be home. :-\ I suppose that's a good thing as I'll have plenty to do when I get back here and hell, might as well enjoy the time I have here.
The next few days should prove to be interesting, but well, that's for another day. Time to get some sleep, and dream of someone special. ;)
Orivwa!
Dec. 1st, 2005 @ 03:01 am
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| » Lost and Broken.... |
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Well,
As of tonight I have nowhere to stay over christmas break, as my mom has "cut ties" so to speak. Basically I got caught in the crossfire of her having a bad day and refused to sit back and take it. She claims I never help her out, but doesn't appreciate it when I do. She says that I am never around, but she doesn't plan anything, ever, so it's impossible to know where she is going to be or what she is going to be doing. She wants my sister and I to just go around the house finding things to do, in our spare time, and not doing anything else. Aside from the obvious things like wood, laundry, and dishes, it's impossible to know what she wants done as she is the type of person that starts a project and never finishes it. So needless to say our house is cluttered with about 500 million projects that won't ever see completion. Then when I actually take the time and help her out, she says thank you one week, and the next week it wasn't enough. It's great, it really is, I expected something along these lines to happen before I went back, and well, they did. The best part of the entire fight, her ultimate solution to everything "you can just go live with your father." The fire burns inside everytime she says that, because deep down I feel like she hates me because I am like him. Disciplined, goal-oriented, and organized. Not to mention, I'm not money driven like she is, because aside from her work-life, there is nothing else. Her work friends, and that's it. I will give her credit as she has been paying the bill for college, but she even admitted that she didn't understand the loans when she was the one that took them out. So now I'm on my own basically, it's going to be an interesting few weeks, and only time will tell how things will turn out. Oh how I heart the holidays, she gets weird every holiday season, every year, it gets worse. She basically came out and said we aren't having christmas because we have everything we need, which isn't a bad idea, but nonetheless, she asked me why I even bothered to come home for thanksgiving. I just don't know anymore, I guess I should have given up on this idea of a family long ago...
Wish me luck :(
Nov. 27th, 2005 @ 12:31 am
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| The Keys to Your Heart | 
You are attracted to good manners and elegance.
In love, you feel the most alive when your lover is creative and never lets you feel bored.
You'd like to your lover to think you are stylish and alluring.
You would be forced to break up with someone who was ruthless, cold-blooded, and sarcastic.
Your ideal relationship is lasting. You want a relationship that looks to the future... one you can grow with.
Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment.
You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred.
In this moment, you think of love as something you don't need. You just feel like flirting around and playing right now. |
Nov. 16th, 2005 @ 11:40 am
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| » Where do I go from here? |
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That's the question I've been pondering lately, what's next? In the grand scheme of things, is it worth it? Is playing Halo 2 for 5 straight hours going to improve my life in any way shape or form? Is staying up until 3 a.m. every night unable to sleep my fault? I know one thing, and that's I need to go home, I need to see my old friends and family, I need to, but I can't. I can't go home like every other college student, nor should I as I am something I was once accused of having a fear of. Commitment. I have RA commitments up the yin-yang, I have Frisbee commitments I plan to keep, Rookie Weekend the 21st of this month, as well as attending as many practices as I can. I think I have finally figured out what has been *wrong* or what has been keeping me down lately. I have finally come to terms with not being able to go home, I want to, but I know I can't. I know what I NEED and what I WANT, unfortunately they aren't the same. I suppose this realization is quite obvious and perhaps comes at a good time as I know by going home I would end up over at Kaleb's house or Shanna's or someone's home. Not my home, not where my heart is, because my house is cluttered with the projects my mom will never finish, as well as some fleas that my cat decided to bring in. I don't claim to know much, but I do know this, something has to change. I can't stay at my house next summer, I just can't. I know I don't update this as often as I should, although I wonder who even bothers to read it. I guess it's time for a re-evaluation of my goals, intents, dreams, and priorities. I have a test everyday this coming week except for Thursday, oh sweet Thursday. A day most college students spend intoxicated, while I spend it sitting at a desk or on RA duty. W00t for me :(. I did manage to get some study time in this weekend, so I didn't feel as bad about playing Halo as much as I did, I am pretty much all set for my tests except for Logic Circuits and Calculus, but I plan to study for them tomorrow/the rest of the week. I'm not worried bout Calculus, but it never hurts to do a few extra problems, what's another 10 mins out of my day right? I have also been contemplating the XBOX 360 for weeks now, but I suppose I should take it a bit further, a step back even, take a look at the bigger picture. It was around November last year when I finally caved and bought World of Warcraft, my demise of the second semester. I didn't do horribly grade-wise, but I never went out, didn't meet any new people, and sure as hell didn't hit the gym nearly as much as I needed to. Which left me in quite a state when I went home for the summer, so I suppose this would make me conclude that I shouldn't get it. I will most likely put it on my xmas list, and try to keep it to a minimum, as I will have plenty of time to play it while I am home for the holidays, assuming I am home. Although I suppose I could leave it up to whether or not my friends get it, because if they don't, it would sure as hell be easier not to get it. With the same respect, I could just stand out and not get it, for the reason of continued success in college, and pick it up for the summertime. Halo 3 doesn't come out until November 11, 2006, which means I have plenty of time to save up the $600 it'll cost to pick up the system, games, and accessories.
The choices we make today, effect the outcome of tomorrow.
Work Smart, Play Hard.
Just a few quotes I've learned the meaning of lately. I plan to enact them to their fullest extent.
-Jtrain
Oct. 16th, 2005 @ 02:15 am
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| » To Find Myself Again... |
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Not much of an entry, but this song seems to describe how i've been feeling lately to a "T"
there's something inside me that pulls beneath the surface
consuming/confusing
this lack of self-control I fear is never ending
controlling/I can't seem
to find myself again
my walls are closing in
(without a sense of confidence I'm convinced that there's just too much pressure to take)
I've felt this way before
so insecure
discomfort, endlessly has pulled itself upon me
distracting/reacting
against my will I stand beside my own reflection
it's haunting how I can't seem...
to find myself again
my walls are closing in
(without a sense of confidence I'm convinced that there's just too much pressure to take)
I've felt this way before
so insecure
there's something inside me that pulls beneath the surface
consuming/confusing what is real
this lack of self-control I fear is never ending
controlling/confusing what is real
Crawling - Linkin Park
Oct. 15th, 2005 @ 01:57 pm
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| » WoW is over! |
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Well, it's the end of Wentworth Opening Week (W.O.W.), and I figured I would update my LJ as it's been quite a while since I've kept crap up-to-date online. I have had quite the week, it's been really good, from breakfast with Kat to chillen in the Baker Lobby as a DA, it's been pretty sweet. Some of the seminars have been redundant and even tiresome, but it's all good now that they are over! My training as an RA will finally see some action and well, I hope not too soon. I can't wait for classes to start, I have all my books, a whopping $400.00! I haven't bought all my school supplies yet, but I plan to get them tomorrow as Ugo volunteered to take my shift on the "T" Tour that we were going to give. I'll probably spend my day playing frisbee and recouperating from my 3 a.m. RA shift. I have to pull it again tomorrow, but Osgood will be here and well, let's just say that it won't be an issue staying up that late. Although he is on his way back from Ohio and will probably be pretty tired, it should be sweet. I've definitely had a great time with Kat, she's really an awesome girl, and even better g/f. :-D. Get this, she went as far as to chill with me while I was stuck in the Baker lobby signing people in, and went out to get Chinese food with her friends, only to bring some back for me!!! :-D Talk about awesome, she's really the best ever and as I type this she's snoozing away on my bed because she's had a long week as an OL. I only have an hour to go and I tried playing halo 2, haha, funny. It didn't work out so well, but I should be fine to stay up until 3. I hope that Jill is fairing as well as I am (the other RA on duty). I finally managed to get the third extra dresser out of my room tonight and it cleared up a nice space inside my room. I did laundry for the 100th time since I've been here, seriously, I sweat through more shirts than...I dunno, but it's alot. Haha. It's too late to think of big, extravagant words, but that's okay I suppose. I am rambling now....anyways, I hope everyone is having as much fun as I have been having and is enjoying their college days to the MAX! I am counting the days until Wheaton comes home and Le Possy is going to get SMASHED. But Shhhh! I'm an RA. :-D
-Jrod aka. "TheNightOwl"
P.S. Guess How I got the nickname "TheNightOwl"
Sep. 3rd, 2005 @ 01:56 am
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| » Free Time Anyone? |
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WOW!
That's all I can say right now, these past few weeks have FLOWN by! They've been really awesome though, truly. As rough and intense as the training sessions have been, i.e. repetitive and mundane sometimes, it's definitely nice to be at the end of the road. I've been having a blast, especially now that all my crap is done (Thanks to my faithful sidekick, Kathleen :-D) She has definitely gone above and beyond to help me out with my R.A. duties and the score is currently 3-1 I'm losing. But luckily I have been plotting *evil grin*. She is definitely the craziest and coolest girl I've ever met and I'm glad that things have gone where they have. :). I can't wait for school to start and get this year rolling, it's going to be a busy one! I have the SWEETEST room in Bakaaaah! Or so I've been told, as well as the most comfy bed :). I am currently on "duty" so to speak, just to get us in practice for the real thing. There are like 6 residents here total, but still a good idea I guess.
On a side note, I've had a really sweet day, I played piano this morning and then a lil frisbee, followed by ALOT of frisbee tonight on the quad with some of the 100 new friends I've made in the past few weeks. I've definitely grown a ton since I've been here, not as shy you could say ;). Who knows what the future holds, only time will tell I guess. For now, I'm out.
-Hasta Luego mi Amigos
Aug. 25th, 2005 @ 08:37 pm
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| » Back to Bean Town! |
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W00t!
Finally back in B-town, figured it was time to update this thing, it's been wayyy to long. In a nutshell I've had a really awesome summer, from "gatherings" at Osgood's to random trips to Starbucks, you name it I've done it. I've recently gone to OOB with my dad/step-mom and the grandparent's, had a BLAST. I won a Scooby-Doo doll at one of those water games that you pop the balloon with, took a nice swim in the freezin' cold ocean water, and had a nice dinner with my family where I was the only one not drinking something alcoholic. I really should have said "rum and coke" when the waitress asked what I wanted to drink, esp after the rest of the table ordered a beer. I would have loved to see the look on my dad's face, but it def wasn't worth the risk. My dad/step-mom really went all out, even after getting me a seperate hotel room, paying for everything on the trip, they still gave me $100 for my bday. I was really surprised/thankful/appreciative of it all. I spent my last few days home chilaxing over at kaleb's house with Megan, this really nice girl from Augusta that Kaleb/I met this summer. I miss her alot already and I've only been gone a day! We had quite the walk last night outback of my farm, in the "heart of the Maine woods," where we were shocked by an electric fence, my foot was stung/bitten or something that really hurt, and we came across the skull of a wild animal. Talk about an adventure! Then we watched "National Treasure" on my ultra comfy bed and it was ironic b/c it was the same movie I watched the last night before I came home for the summer. It was a good night/week overall and I'm feeling damn good considering everything that's happened in the past 4-5 months.
On another note, I feel like a complete IDIOT (Gosh!) because I forgot the most essential item in any college or even normal person's life. I forgot to bring pillows!!! I felt sooo stupid when I got down here and realized I didn't have any. Go me! My mom was mad about it more than I was, I'm like, no biggie. I do have enough food to last a nuclear winter though, and enough beef jerky to go around the dorms a few times. My mom and I went to SAMS club and let's just say taking my mom in there was bad idea. I have like 75 bottles of water and 32 bottles of propel. With those alone I'll be good until December, although if the heat keeps up like this I'll maybe last until next week. It's really hot on the fifth floor of baker, but it's nice to have a room to myself, I just have to figure out where I want to put things, I set up my puter so I'd be able to talk to that special someone ;). I commandeered an extra dresser from one of the "unfinished" rooms down the hall, let's hope nobody notices. :-D. If they do, oh well, no biggie. I am considering buying a desk from Staples or Best Buy though, I really could use a second desk to do some work on. My goals of this year are to keep my computer desk uncluttered and to keep the dorm in tip top shape. Not that it'll be a problem living by myself, although my roommate wasn't all that bad last year. Anyways, It's time for me to start thinking about hitting the sack, so I'm off like a light for the night..
-Jrod
Aug. 12th, 2005 @ 11:58 pm
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| » La Tortura |
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It's been a few days since I've took the time to update this, figured I might as well stir up some trouble again.
Tonight, or this a.m. I guess, I'm just going to write my thoughts, probably at random, so consider yourself warned :-D.
It's always funny how the grass always seems greener on the other side, but it's not. For me, I have only seen the after-effects of this as I'm not the one experiencing it, I'm actually really happy right now. It's been an interesting week so far, including attending WAR on Saturday, going to bangor on sunday/monday, and completely wasting today. I spent the entire day playing WCIII and drinking pepsi. I felt liek a slob, but hell, once in a while it's not bad right? Saturday was nice, although by the end of the day I was really tired and decided to go bowling, needless to say, when I got home at like 1 a.m. I was OUT. I spent sunday working and then driving to Bangor with Nikkia, we watched some movies with Matt and then I fell asleep around midnight. I was so out of it that night, I got a sunburn on my nose/back that are peeling as I type this. My nose isn't so bad, but my back is pretty hot, probably why I have been burning up even with my beloved AC on. I have been sleeping pretty dead lately, although I can remember my dreams quite vividly. They've been...interesting, needless to say. From making out with certain people to well, playing xbox at work, it's been odd when I wake up and i'm like "WTF."
Some things were never meant for certain people to see, they were intended for one person's eyes only. I'm sorry for those I've hurt, but frankly, you got it coming when you read the letter. I'm enjoying life and it's bene's, enjoy your's, if not for me, for you. I'm working on my faults, but hey, we all have our issues and probs right? so get off my back, enjoy life to it's fullest, and call me sometime ;).
I'm going to bed, it's 2 a.m. and I have alot of work to do on my day off :).
Adios amigos,
Xavier
Jul. 20th, 2005 @ 01:46 am
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| » Say What You Say |
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Wow, Who would have thought simply having a game night here would cause such a commotion. I knew it would happen, I really did, preventing it is impossible. I told my mom on Sunday about the game night and that I would be cleaning the table/living room. I can't stand the way we live, yet I don't move out because it's stupid to get an apt for 3 months. In fact I really don't know wtf I would do, most likely I'd stay at Osgood's or something, although it would complicate things. I really can't take much more of this shit, she came home pissed off because my sister is dumb. She went to the South Portland Friendly's with a bunch of her friend's from the Waterville Friendly's and caused a scene. I am getting sick and tired of bearing the brunt of the bitching, from my mom, from kaleb's, from everyone. Fuck it all. I wonder why I bother half the time, but that's another story in itself, if you are reading this, I hope you care enough to ask, but hell, that's too much even these days.
I hate this thing called life.
Jul. 13th, 2005 @ 12:15 am
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Well,
I lived up to my name tonight, sober_jarrod. It was quite a night over here at the Osgood Residence. For starters, we had Savage/Ashlee come over and we jammed out to some tunes on Launch.com. It's surprising how random songs can really get the "party started" so to speak. It wasn't long before Megan showed up with the 30 rack and The Captain, then things really got going. While the drunkards played some card games and began the party, I cooked chili-dogs and Ashlee helped me with the dishes. After continual refusals for alcohol they finally gave up and kept going with the cards. We moved onto some Frisbee out back and well, after I nailed Megan's boob with the frisbee (I have this strange knack for extreme accuracy at the worst times), we came in and played some foosball. When the rest of the party-goers finally got here around 9, things really kicked into high gear. We played cards, drank it up, and played foosball. I went downstairs and was chillin with Megan on Kaleb's bed when Savage decided to spray kaleb with foam. TALK ABOUT A MESS! Linda was ripshit when she got home, and needless to say I was the only one here to see it. We did go swimming up to Nina's, luckily Nina/beanpa weren't home and Brad was off to bed when we got there. It was a BLAST! I hope to have another bash here soon, but it will be more planned out and Linda will have to be let in on the action. We got lucky that she left portland 2 hours later than she was supposed to. Talk about trouble if she had seen kaleb in all his glory. Well, More to come later, Bed Time.
-JRod
Jul. 8th, 2005 @ 12:03 am
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| » You're a god...and I am not. |
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Well, here I am, a mere 13 hours since I woke up today..err, yesterday. I was thinking about it on the way home tonight, and out of the past week/week and a half, I have only passed one car on the ride home. Maybe it's because it's always past 2 a.m. when I drive home, maybe not. I just find it strange. I also am finding it hard to fall asleep tonight, so this one is gonna be a whopper. I posted an article earlier that I believe is true, maybe not the entire thing, but the main idea presented. The idea that you should be able to be alone and happy is one I've pondered/dealt with for a long time. I really think I'm finally conquering it and learning what life is about. I have spent quite a bit of time with a "different" group of people than usual, but hell, it's been a blast! I can honestly say I'm the happiest I've been in quite some time, and I don't even know if it's the company I've been around or not. My 4th of July went really well, I can honestly say I've become quite familiar with Winslow lately and I look forward to learning it even better. I saw quite a few old friends tonight, and had a really good time. I'm slowly but surely learning to "loosen up" and "lighten up" so to speak. I have also been playing piano quite a bit lately, getting it back slowly but surely. It's going to be awesome when I can play Super Mario Bros. perfectly. So far I've mastered bits and pieces, but there are parts where getting the rhythm of the left hand down pat is hard because the right hand is incredibly fast-paced. It's a sweet song regardless. I've also been playing other "hits," such as, My Immortal, I Could Not Ask For More, and I haven't gotten the courage up to even look at "It's Been Awhile" by Staind, mostly b/c it's honestly the hardest song I've seen in awhile. Maybe it's the overbearing amount of sharps, or b/c I'm lazy, but hell, I'll stick to some Schubert/Chopin for now. Nothing like a good classical song to set the mood ;).
I really feel like I am in a state of euphoria, I can't even begin to describe it. It could be the increase in exercising as of late, the late nights/lack of sleep, or maybe just getting out and having a good time. I rode the "gyrocopter" tonight at the Air Force thing at Fort Halifax and I honestly had the best time EVER! lol. It's always fun to be upside down ;). I really began to contemplate what I'm going to do after college, as I haven't thought too hard about it. One path I have thought about is going on to WPI or MIT or something like that to get my master's/PHD. I would end up with quite a big college bill, but hell, there's always ways to get around that. :-D. I also have been giving serious thought to....eating your wife! Okay, sorry about the Hannibal Quote, but I couldn't resist the temptation. <-- Something I've had to resist lately ;0. I have honestly thought about joining the Air Force after I graduate college, it would be a guarenteed job, free dental/healthcare, and I would make nice moola. Now, none of this is set in stone, and I would really need to spend alot of time talking to my dad about it as he has 24 years of experience under his belt and plenty of advice to share. I don't know though, because I don't know what I'm going to be able to get for a job while I am in college as I have mandatory Co-op in a year or two. I think I will give it some more thought and I am always open to advice/opinions about it.
I have a little less than a month and a half before I head back to Boston, and I can't wait! I go back August 12th and I don't start school until the 6th/7th of September, due to my RA Training. I really can't wait to get back to Bean Town and all my college pals. I hope I can keep up going ot the gym/running more as I want to be in shape to do Frisbee in the fall. I know if I can just keep it up long enough until Frisbee starts, the rest of it will be easy. I will need to pick up some cleats and long socks, but that's no biggie. I don't plan to wear sandals though, b/c HIPPIES WEAR SANDALS!!! lol. I keed I keed! I tell a lil joke. well, kinda, not really. I hate hippies.
With that, I go to bed. Lol. Leave me something good, it's going to be a long day.
-Jtrain
Jul. 5th, 2005 @ 02:03 am
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I apologize for the delay in my update, but it's been an interesting week. I can say that I am having a GREAT time with some old friends, and I hope it continues. I still think back to how 5/6 nights I've been up until 3 a.m. in the past week, it's been with the same person. I can honestly say I am confused, confused because I am afraid. Afraid because I don't know what I should do. On one hand, I make a choice, take a risk, and go from there; on the other hand, I have happiness, good times, and security. I've never been a big one to take risks, but by george I think it's time I start! I just have to find the right time, and figure out how to do it. The vagueness of all of this is only for those that know what I'm talking about to comment, but then again, if you know, I've probably already talked to you about it. :-p
Work hasn't been too bad, I was sent home at like 9:30 last night and I gave Shanna a ride home. I didn't get home until 3 a.m. lol. Funny how that goes, we watched "Love, Actually" and then sat and talked until the wee hours. I spent today talking with my mom (okay, fighting, but still), then I went to work for a measly three hours. It wasn't too bad as I made $31 and then went to Osgood's for some Halo action. Let's just say my Halo skillz are sub-par for the time being. I can't figure out if it's over-playing, lack of interest in the game, or just the way I've been feeling. I don't know how to describe it, and I'm having a tough time pinning what exactly is making me feel this way, although I have quite an idea. :).
It's funny how quickly my "clean" room goes to the "trashed" state. I have a spare computer in here that's supposedly "fried" but I have to test 'er out and figure out what's going on. I also have "acquired" a few new books to read, "War of the Worlds" (I saw the movie w/o reading the book...shame on me right?) and I also have the "Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe" (haven't seen it but I plan to see it once I finish the book...err...collection, it's five books in one. I also have my Oracle book that I haven't started but need to get crackin on. I have averaged the gym three times a week for the past two weeks, a minor success, but hey, it's only a start. Now I gotta step it up a notch and add the running/sprinting training in there too. Frisbee is going to be great this year...esp if I can keep it up. My goal is to go to Georgia for Spring Break, although it might be shooting a bit high.
Anyways, now that I'm up-to-date on here, I'm going to go off and either play piano for a bit or chill in my room until bed....early day tomorrow...8:15-2...bah!
-Jrod
Jul. 2nd, 2005 @ 10:33 pm
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Yeah, realized this morning I have 4 days off instead of 3. I couldn't believe it. I thought I didn't have much planned today, well, i have NOTHING planned for thursday. (today now, lol). I did have another AWESOME night with Shanna, Nikki, and Chu, playing board games at Shanna's house. I enjoyed dinner with Shanna's family, and I even tried this really sweet dressing that her mom made for the salad. We played Frisbee while we waited for Chu/Nikki to get there (they were late, bad nikki!), and then we played CRanium. Shanna and I went against Chu/Nikki and we lost horribly. My spelling skillz are good for Scrabble, but well, not as good as they need to be I guess. Word Worm PWNED us. We PWNED Chu/Nikki at LIFE though, we landed on all the good tiles and we just had the best of luck, and two kids, Tyler and Kira. lol. It was interesting to say the least, ending just about 30 mins ago when Chu/Nikki went home to fix Nikki's ear before the wedding. Infections and puss are gross! lol, and Nikki is weak b/c she squeezed my hand and well, I barely felt it when she was really trying hard.
I have a question for everyone in general, is it possible to be close to your Ex? I am having a hard time believing that we are going to still be best friends b/c we are sucking at it majorly right now, and well, needless to say I typically talk to my best friends more than once a week. Who knows at this point, only time will tell.
I'm enjoying life, reaping the rewards of work and lawn sales :). I just need to sort out some family issues when I finally see my mom. May God be with me.
"Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, in earth, as in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen." - Matthew 6:10-13
I may not be the most religious person, but I'm beginning to believe in a higher power/being. Sometimes luck just seems to go really good for a while, then it seems to go really bad. Regardless I am just trying to live my life one day at a time and cherish the good times I've been having, and the friend's I've been making.
Jun. 30th, 2005 @ 01:47 am
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