Italy

Well, I got a bit of a disappointment late last night.  I checked my email and got the news that my application for a scholarship was not accepted.  This is a bit upsetting to me mainly due to the fact that it was a scholarship offered by the school, and I do so much for the school.  I really hate the whole "financial needs" evaluation.  FAFSA is a crappy way to evaluate a persons needs financially.  They ask about every possible income and yet they do not ask a single question about any debts or payments being made.  Not only that, but they believe that anything over $14,000 should be able to be used for college expenses...  $14k is not a very good livable wage.  If I lived on my own I would pay $650-$800 a month in rent alone... Take into account utilities, vehicle, food and you can easily be over $14k...  LAME!!!!  so, that kind of really makes me mad...  On the good side,  I get to FINALLY take a trip that I have wanted to do for over a year now!  I get to drive and camp all along the west coast!!!  yay!!!  not only that, but I get to go home for the first time in 2 years!  haha  I have been brainstorming the trip this morning, and I think it'll be soooo much fun!!!  I am really excited for it!  All in all, being denied the scholarship might be a really good thing!

a good day

So, today started off with not enough sleep and some nasty bad dreams...  Totally went better after that!!!  I was a little nervous,  I was going to go to Heather's house to watch football with her dad and bro.  I am mainly nervous due to the fact that it has been an uphill battle for me to get them to like me.  Granted, after they actually met me, it has gone well!  :o)   They just did some "research" on me and saw some Facebook pics...  LAME!!!  I didn't really fit the type of guy they wanted for their daughter, or granddaughter either...  Needless to say, I was nervous.  We decided to start with the zoo and end up back at the house for dinner and football before a birthday party for one of our friends.  Today ended up being AWESOME!!!  it went sooo well!!!  yay!!!  lol

RockBand

HOORAY FOR ROCKBAND!!!!!
I had gotten RockBand 1 and 2. We decided to hook it up to the BIG TV downstairs and have some fun while Jon was away!!! oh what fun! We stayed up until around 1 & 2 am for 2 days playing, and yes, they were school nights!!! WHHHOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!!

Good Day

First off, Texas Renaissance festival is a BLAST!!!!  It is good to get away from today and live in yesterday...
It is even better when you can share it with special people!  It was a grand day of laughter and excitement!  Of course, it got a little tiring too... a night of playing with friends and staying out late.  Then waking early to drive over an hour... YAY!!!  lol   it was well worth it though.  Another event to bring us yet closer!

Good Karma

Well, this has been one of the most stressful semesters to date.  I only have 2 classes, but I started a second job that requires a lot of my time, and a lot of silly paperwork.  Not only that, but I have been trying to organize a volunteer trip to Nicaragua, a toy drive for a battered women's shelter (only partially organized by me), apply for scholarships for Italy, and keep HSO running smoothly....  uuhhhhhhhhggggggggg....  Luckily Karma has kicked out a bit.  I was able to meet somebody that makes it all okay!  YAY!!!

Keep Going

Don't ever stop, no matter how hard
keep going
When your world seems to be falling apart
keep going
If it seems that everybody has turned their back on you
keep going
When the the weight on your shoulders seems too heavy
keep going
The despair will always come to an end
keep going
Nothing can change if you stop moving forward
keep going
The hell you are experiencing cannot continue forever
keep going
You will find your happiness if you just,
keep going



This is one I wrote a while back.  It was inspired by Winston Churchill.

For You

I lied, first I will extract my latest work from facebook.  I wrote it recently and am very pleased with it.  OF course, just because I am pleased with it doesnt mean that I dont constantly think "oh, I should change that"...

For you
For you, the one whose words can make my heart race from miles away
For you, I wish to make sure your smile never leaves your face
For you, the one whose gaze I cannot tear away from
For you, I wish to help shoulder any burden so you can stand tall
For you, the one whose presence always makes a day glorious
For you, I wish to shield you from any harm
For you, the one whose voice is an addiction that should never be cured
For you, I wish to hold you tight and give you a feeling of safety
For you, the one whose touch is soft and yet electrifying
For you, I wish to be what has been missing
For you, the one whose love I hope to procure
For you, I wish to help you conquer any fear
For you, the one whose friendship has filled my heart to bursting
For you, I wish to show the true power of love
For you are that special