Well, it's the end of my second day at school. I can say that I am loving what I'm doing now. The 3 classes I am taking are Writing 101, Multicultural Media Messages, and Drawing for Animation I. It's still the first week so I'm not going to comment yet on the workload. In case anyone is curious though just know that I am still stress-free and enjoying the little things. In my writing class I'm already thinking in a different way so now I'm wanting to write more. The media class seems to be a group of really cool people. Since it's an online class (so is animation) we've just been introducing ourselves and creating threads. Nothing wrong with that, honestly, and I'm really enjoying reading what they all have to say. Then in the animation class I can tell I have my work cut out for me. I basically will need to constantly carry my sketchbook around and sketch whenever is possible. Again, nothing wrong with that and I'm very excited because I know it will only better my skills.

Everything I'm doing now I can see relating to my future goal, which is to create video games. I'm beyond ecstatic about it all, and so far none of this feels like work. Oh and speaking of work, I am just enjoying that too! I have continued to get more responsibilities and jobs with SharePoint and I'm still managing the helpdesk calls and tickets. As nature would intend though this would have to be the week that our new website project went live. This is the first big project I've done with SharePoint at my company and it went off without a hitch. I've put in overtime to get it accomplished and never once minded going in to do the work. It's a great feeling of accomplishment, and I'm only getting better at it... :)

As a last note before the end, I just might have found a place in downtown kirkland to move into. A little confused on the part about it being a condo, but showing a monthly fee. I usually thought condos showed only a total. So then I have to ask if I would ever own this place, and how long does the monthly payments last? It's all gravy though because my mom will be answering all of my questions with this. I'm very thankful that she is able to help me out so much with this. Who better to get advice from than a real estate agent who is looking out for my best interest? She just sent me an email though that looks fantastic. I like the kitchen layout the best. Call me picky, but my biggest thing about a place is the kitchen. If there isn't a decent amount of space in there to move around and cook then I lose interest. Alright, enough for tonight. I need to get what sleep I can.

Looking forward to tomorrow... what will I learn?

Current Mood: mellow

It's probably nothing. I've been thinking a lot about moving somewhere more sunny. Noticed a few weeks ago just how many friends I have in L.A. Friends spanning high school through college and into massage school.

Last night I happened to be on Facebook when my college pal Matt Bolte was. He is one of many, and we chatted a bit about how much he is enjoying it.

The this morning I mentioned it to my manager and friend Luke. He has been thinking California a well (it's where he grew up) he would like to start a vitamin shop down there, and our clairvoient custome Barbara mentioned out of the blue to him a few days ago that he would do well in CA and that he should contact the Small Business Association.

Cut to today... There is this customer Joel. My coworkers call him my boyfriend, because every time he comes in I blush and giggle generally stumble over my words. I have a huge crush on him. He is in his final year at Bastyr studying Naturopathic Medicine and Accupuncture. So today we actually had a conversation. I asked about his Holidays and he mentioned that he had just gotten back
into town... From his hometown... Of L.A!

It's probably nothing, but it has me riding a serendipity high...

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The New Year seemed to start off right. I got to spend it with my true friends, and I did what I wanted. The evening started at Broadway at a friends place where drinking did commence. My plan was the simple "just drink" setup. I had random people offering a place to stop by if in the neighborhood so I took those up. The best thing about that evening was that due to the drinking at the top of my priorities I was walking. It was a perfect Northwest evening, a slight chill breeze with a gentle haze of rain. I was content to see old friends, and I was buzzed so everything was peachy keen.

Right now I feel like I'm at the calm before the storm. It has been a tremendous weekend of good friends, and relaxation. All the drama before this day seems so ancient and forgotten. I have taken the necessary steps to ensure my happiness, and their decisions won't bring me down. My life is in my hands, and I am prepared for what I have put before me. I'm making my own path. For so long I have allowed others to come first, to spit on me again and again. Well those people have no place in my life and I already feel happier. I have preached before that the final choice comes from you, yet I haven't put it to practice as much as I should have. This is the start of my New Year's Resolution... and that's to stop being the nice guy.

This doesn't mean I'm going to smack the first person I see. It just means I am not the doormat for anyone anymore. I am worth enough to be treated right, and I won't let others take advantage of my generosity. Those that I know value my friendship and opinion will not notice a difference because I will always be nice to my friends and family. If I am shown kindness then I will return it.

My other resolution is to commit. I have continually spoken out against relationships and how they have lost all sense of purpose to me. This attitude cannot continue. I am recongizing that I do have a commitment problem and I will be forced to work on it now that it's in the open. This resolution is to take the first step into finding a girlfriend. I've been trying out an online dating service for a few months now and it seems to be getting better. The best thing about this is that although I am now openly searching I am not holding my breath.

Monday I start school full-time, on top of a full-time job. It's obvious that I will have very little time besides those two things. I will be social when I can, but I know that it will happen with time. I'm in no rush, and I'm just enjoying life. Life is about the little things, so never forget what brings a smile to your face. To remain young is to laugh, be curious, and love what you are doing.

So far I am happy in 2010. We will see how far this goes...

Current Mood: relaxed

Just downloaded the LJ app for my iPhone... It helped us find our way in NYC. I love it for everything, except as a phone. Maybe now I will update the journal more... Maybe..

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Why does it always take me about 8-9 hours..?

Jolly Flavored Poop Juice.
Let's see how long this takes tonight...