The past two days have been very near great. Yesterday, I spent some time with my sister shopping various places and I always enjoy that. Her sly little commments and inherent embarrassment of being in public with her crazy older brother. Happy days.
Then last night I got to hang out with my new buddy Kate. Good kid. Fun kid. This world needs more people as bubbly and fun as her. She really made my night. But i swear to god if I have to see her "horselips" face again, I might just end my life. How tragic.
Today, I woke up late and went looking for cellphone plans. I dont know that I really need a cellphone, and Im thinking I dont want to get into a 2 year plan where I might not need it 6 months from now. We'll see I guess. And then this afternoon I went to rock cut and ran 2-2 1/2 miles on and off across the trails. It was pretty intense as the hills did a number on my calves, but I felt really good. I also found some trails I hadnt been on before and ran across a den of raccoon cubs. They were probably 10 weeks old and pretty independent, but cute nonetheless. It was just great to sit and watch them play.
So ive certainly turned a corner. I talked to Alec today and he sounded better than he ever has. You could just tell he was happier, more confident, and overall in higher spirits. I think I am there too. I am ready to live life. Im tired of being in that rut I was in, and I think, in reality, I deserve better. I can do better, and I can be successful. I was thinking today as walking uphill through a quiet spot in the woods...the breeze picked up and the silver maples danced a little...and it hit me. I can forge ahead with whatever I want. I am 22 years old and I have nothing tying me down. I am smart enough to not make dumb decisions and I will work harder than I have to get where I want.
In Other News...
a) Derrek made contact. Nice.
b) I can't wait for Carbondale...for some reason, I am exceedingly happy to go back.
c) You are all welcome to come visit me in Carbondale. We have tons of space. Please...feel free.
d) My writing is really getting somewhere. The focus is back. I can picture the words again and my imagery is there. Its a great feeling
Musical Ramblings: "Desire" by Ryan Adams. Over and over and over.
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