Bring It On December 31, 2008

Haven’t blogged in quite a while- since the summer, actually.  Been busy getting used to the college life.  But now I’m on break at home and enjoying every moment.

College has been fun and challenging.  In general, what I expected.  It’s good to be home with all my loved ones.  Being a six to eight hour drive away from home really makes you appreciate your roots.

I’ve decided to make a new Myspace for networking purposes.  I’m taking my acting aspirations seriously, and this is a good way to get myself out there bit by bit and hopefully meet some cool people.  Sure, I’m a college freshman, but it’s never too early.  In no way do I expect to get “discovered” or anything of the sort, but I’m just letting people know: I’m here; I’m passionate; I’m ready, world!  Anyhow, check it out.

As everyone knows, tomorrow is the last day of 2008.  It is bittersweet.  2008 was my year, I feel.  I graduated high school and moved to college.  It was a great year.  One of the best years of my 18 year old life, if the not thee best.  I made new friends, accomplished so many things that I am forever proud of, and made some mistakes too, one of which I’m working on patching up.  If I learned anything, it’s that life’s a balancing act.  Too much of a good thing can turn bad.  Cliché, yes, but true.  When you make new friends, you can’t just abandon the old.

I haven’t given the new year much thought until today, but I am hopeful and excited.  I guess my resolution for ‘09 is to maintain a balanced life- in terms of academics, work, friends, and family.  I want to save up my money and not spend too much, because I definitely tend to do a lot of that.

I hope to go further with my acting, getting myself known on campus and maybe even beyond, hopefully interning and networking in the city.  And, lastly, I want to try to be friendlier and more social on campus and in general, because I am often told that I’m an intimidating person, and sometimes I keep to myself a lot, unless I’m with my close friends.

So here’s to the New Year.  May it be filled with lots o’ love & laughs.  =)

Tick tock July 24, 2008

Up until recently, I was very much in the summer mode- just working, relaxing, hanging out.  Of course, I’m still in this mode, but it’s becoming more and more undeniable that college is fast approaching.  My contentment with just living in this moment is coming to a screeching halt as everyone I encounter seems to have an interest in my plans for college and in my level of excitement on this subject.  It’s a big transition and I’m excited, but I am nervous for the school work to come.  I really hope I’ll be able to handle the work load and manage my time.  Other than that, I’m excited to meet new people and explore Philly.  But I can wait.

With that said, I’m really glad I have my Posse to share this experience with.  Since our recent retreat to Thompson Island, we’ve gotten very close, and I realize how lucky I am to have such a secure support system for the next four years, and maybe even beyond that.

Speaking of the retreat, having spent a couple nights on a woodsy island, I’ve found out that I have some sort of mosquito allergy.  Out of all things to be allergic to.. mosquitoes? Gettingsbug bites are already quite irritating enough, without the added swelling.  I guess I’ll have to brave the rest of my summer with layers, anti-itch cream, bug spray, and antihistamines.  Joyous.