In other news, my 2nd Semester US History stuff came today. I figure the 4 tests I have to take will be done my next week, then I take my final with my counselor and I'm home free. Things might actually work out in the end. Who knew?
- Location:Home
- Mood:
Extatic
I've had trouble with highways before, but the interstate is different. I had to drive my dad to his Vigil Weekend because they don't want them driving home after it because of the ordeal they have to do. So I dropped him and bobby (my friend) off for their Vigil thing, and bobby's dad is picking them up tomorrow, which I am quite relieved about after today.
Anyway, so I drop them off, an it's approx. 1h 15m away, most of which is on I-88 and 39/51, and I haven't had much experience with them before. My dad draws me a map of how to get there/back, which is good...if I understood how to read his instructions. So I leave around 5 and head off of the campgrounds. I got onto 39/51 no problem, but couldn't find I-88. I must have missed the turn, but 39/51 and I-88 look similar, so I didn't notice I was on the wrong one for about an hour. When I realize I was going the wrong way, I turned off into some town to think about what to do. Being a man, I decided not to ask for directions, but to backtrack and find where I needed to go myself.
So I get back onto 39/51, now going north instead of south. I go for about 40 minutes (driving faster than before so I could get home faster), and see a sign that has aurora on it. However, it didn't say I-88, but I didn't really care. Street on my map or not, the sign wouldn't lie to me, right? Well, it didn't lie to me, but it was a really long, bad condition road that took me through many small towns. It was quite boring, but I knew I was going in the right general direction. And it was, I eventually got to randall road, which took me to Indian Trail, and I found my way home. I pulled in the driveway at 8:36, and thus ended my great journey.
So there you go, a nice 1h 15m drive becomes a 3h 30m stress inducer. Though, despite getting lost, I did find my way back my myself, so it doesn't really count as getting lost...not to me, at least. :P
Though, I did get a 2 liter bottle of rootbeer about 15 minutes ago, so I'm happy now. :)
- Location:Home
- Mood:
content - Music:Various Jingles in Puzzle Pirates. :P
Government is good (even if only on paper sometimes), but I think adding religion adds to many flaws. I mean, religion isn't a bad thing. In fact, many people think of religion as the way to life (idealy, of course), as well as gives closure for when you die (heaven > rotting in the ground for a long time > hell). Now, adding religion to government may have some good features on paper, but there are many complications. First, the wide range of religions. "One nation under God" may be acceptable to some, but others would argue that "One nation under the guidance and protection of one or many superiour beings/symbols/structures/ideas" would be more appropriate. You have to appreciate all gods or none when dealing with America, the "melting pot" of the world. Yes, that would mean Satanists would have to mesh with Christians on ideals. God forbid we have other religions being mentioned.
And what about those who don't believe in said superior beings/symbols/structures/ideas? Prayer time in schools would be pretty pointless if you don't believe in what people pray to. Plus, religion has caused many problems in the societies of other contries (more specifically different religions that butt heads on some issues), and I don't think that America needs another complication. That'd be like saying anyone who believes in the Christian God can do unlawful things, but get off the hook for doing "God's work". Also, who says God isn't pro-choice? In fact, if God is the creator, why did plant that idea in someone's head AND give them the means to do it? Sorry pro-lifers, but God looks pretty pro-choice to me (plus, remember people, pro-choice is NOT pro-abortion). Also, for those who didn't know (*cough* Sarah Palin), the pledge of Allegiance didn't have the "under God" added until 1950, not the late 1700's (when we formed our nation, for those non-history people. :P).
Pardon my little tangent (both the random idea changes and my lack of being unbiased :P), I just think there are many reasons why State shouldn't be meshed with Church. God has his way of thinking, and Bush has his. Don't let the two mix. I mean, Bush already thinks he's god, right? (not really, just that he has the supreme authority to do whatever the hell he wants :P) In simple terms, I think Church and State should be separate, and decisions should be made without any religion-based ideologies backing them up.
by the way, I don't think Bush is a bad president. He just does what's necessary to keep America safe...or, at the very least, he's trying to, which is admirable in itself.
- Location:Mah Room
- Music:Fedora (our only 3 songs + dog named phillip)
I dislike words. Mostly, how I can't use them properly. I don't know why, but the way I use words often makes people confused, or gets across the wrong idea. I dunno, maybe I just need to think more about what I say.
At any rate, life's not all that bad. Sure, sometimes I say stupid things, or don't always understand stuff that I should probably understand before acting on stuff, but it's no cause for alarm (all the time, at least). Given the circumstances I've presented myself with, I'm doing well despite them. I hoped for friendship, and got more than that. I took a crapshoot in the music world, and have potential gigs. I'm trying new things, and I have more success than anticipated.
Everything happens for a reason. Sometimes, the reasons jump out at you with a sign saying "I'm right here! You'd be an IDIOT to miss me!!". Meanwhile, other reasons are cloaked figures in the fog, leading you in a direction for no given reason. I can't say for sure why some things happened, but as long as it seems to have been for some good, I won't kick myself for them. However, I will learn from mistakes, and will continue to make progress towards the man I need to be. A new man. A man who rises beyond the foolish actions of the immature boys, who reads between the lines, who thinks about his actions before doing them. One who can be responsible, trustworthy, and reliable.
I see this man, and it's within reach, I just need to push a little farther, work a little harder, and remember that I'm not the only person affected by this necessary change.
- Location:Mah House
- Mood: changing, in a good way.
- Music:silence, the best music for thinking.
- Location:NOT ON GOOGLE MAPS!!!
- Music:see previous entry music.
Ah, youth, a curse I will never escape. As responsible as I'm trying to act, or mature as I'd like to be, I know I'll never grow up. Heh, at least my sister's husband is in the same boat. BUNGIE BUDDIES!!!! (WarioWare for Wii, great game). I'll probably grow out of it, but I don't know if I want to. I mean, my dad's the biggest jokester around, and he's still an adult (or at least can convince people that :P). Plus, I think that it'd take away the part of me that makes me, well, ME! Granted, I could use some change, but I've sorted out some things that need to be worked on, and are working accordingly. If I'm a kid forever, I'll at least be the moderately successful kid with a family and a life (even if girls have cooties).
On the note of women, I don't understand them, and probably never will.
Anyway, I guess some habits die hard, I say as I look at the collection of glasses hoarding my computer area. I should probably bring those downstairs...but I'll take care of it when I run out of space (I can probably fit a few more glasses).
Sometimes, life's hard. Sometime's it's really hard. Then, there are those times when it's like there's a wall spaning and entire nation, trying to keep me out. Well, unlike the Mongols, I'm going to get through that wall, since it seems to be built on quicksand. With enough patience (and crazy ninja skills), everything'll settle down, and I can life without fear (except of certain individuals. I just need to confront it, that's all....eventually).
- Location:Mah Room
- Mood:
thinking of making new smileys - Music:the battle music from Final Fantasy Tactics Advance 2: Grimore of the Rift
Musical tonight, most-likely a full house, tired but excited, being fueled by the nervousness, I guess that constitutes ready. Acting, not worried. Singing, a little bit, but mostly from partying last night, waking up late, and eating pretty-much all bad for singing foods (chocolate ice cream, grilled cheese, pizza, etc). Though, I am drinking a lot of water.
My first show at waubonsie, and my last show at waubonsie. I'm gonna miss it, and I wish I auditioned years before. Oh well.
To the outside world, I'm just calm...maybe a little excited. However, inside, I'm bouncing off the walls.
Band practice starts right after musical is over, so I'm looking forward to that (yay for hoping to go somewhere!). Fedora (my band) will get big sometime, so look for us then!
- Mood: uncharacteristically excited
I'll definitely say that the Secret Garden is great, but having 1/3 performances done is already giving me new life. I guess everything is Wick (sorry, show reference). Seriously, though. The show has caused my life to get tough, frustrating, and tiring. However, take that away and I do actually have a life. I know Mike (the guitarist in my band) is very happy about that.
Although I am very tired as of late, I am feeling better, and (from what I can tell) a lot of things getting the knots slowly worked out.
- Mood: relieved
After 16 hours of work, my children's book is ready for Mr. Doherty to grade! I am proud of it, and very happy that I can finally sleep. I am happy now, and won't let the inevitable confusion get to me.
- Mood: Happy, and staying that way!!
- Mood:
bored
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