I figured that it's been far too long since I last updated this. And for all the people (the few of you out there) who still read this...

Hi. I'm alive. And as well as can be expected.

College admissions were, in the end, completely unworthy of the amount of stress and lost sleep I invested in them. Grrr. In fact, just got a call from CCA today saying that they got my packet and are processing it so... yay.

No word from MICA though. And I'm starting to get anxious about going to an art/graphic design school. Graaah.

You were right. Money should never be an issue... 'course, you have 400K, so you really shouldn't be talking. Even if you'll get it when you're 25.

My meager 50K for college was spent while the family was trying to move... But, those times are past and I have to make do with what I have.

New stressor: scholarship applications. Only this time it's my parents who're pressuring me to act upon them. Argh. I'll do practically anything to get that Powerbook they're dangling infront of me though.

New Music: Elefant, Peaches, Suicide Girls, Coheed and Cambria, Kevin Shields from My Bloody Valentine.

New Addition to the Perfect Movie Hall of Fame: Lost In Translation.

New Philosophy: existentialism... although it's not really something to live by, just something which points out why my procrastination is leading me to an early death. Oi.

New Goal: re-lose all those pounds I've packed on since winter. I'm really rather disgusted with my lack of discipline... which is why I'm finding a nearby dojo as soon as I get out of this town and establish a steadier supply of income.

Speaking of, damn this essay! Why can't anyone have a nice scholarship based on short stories or ability to use scathing sarcasm? Or, in the very least, come up with a more original essay topic besides: "Write about how school and community service has benefitted you."

It's hard to be pedantic when the masses want something maudlin.

I need to stop looking forward to weekends. They never seem to be as exhilarating as expected...

Just when I get over the rather bad month which is quickly coming to a close (THANK GOD), I start noticing all the tension between myself and friendly associates... and the whole thing between my friends.

Giving up gluttony for Lent this year. I'm serious... well, not religiously, but misery loves company (which is why all my art teachers work out together). Besides, it's fun to dangle a nice, juicy steak infront of the actually catholic family during those no-meat fridays.

Trying to learn lithography, but it's a bit hard to do when you have no finances (especially after developing $80 worth of slide film... jenny christy) and none of the art stores in town have what you need to do it. Yargh. At least Kelly's letting me use some of her gum arabic from her ol' college days. Bless her heart... even if he did steal my name, the bastard.

The laptop is muchly needed; it's difficult to type out this essay without getting distracted by the 'rents, sis' numerous opinion questions, the TV shows, and even the music I'm playing to drown out the other sounds.

Right...