I never want to get up from this comfortable piece of furniture again. Fuck sleeping on lumpy airplane seats, hard underground seats, questionable bus seats, benches that probably have more germs than the inside of a hobos mouth, and metal fold-up chairs. FYI, a line of said metal fold-up chairs do not make a comfortable impromptu bed and I do not recommend trying it. One wrong move and it's a tumble, bruised ribs and a possible concussion for you.

I just wanna bury my face into my soft pillows and suffocate myself in the heaven sent cushions of goodness. In fact, that's my plan. I'll write more later if I haven't blacked out from lack of oxygen.

Alright, what's up? You're being mopey and down and no, you didn't really do anything to give it away. I'm your brother, it's my business to just kinda sense these things. So, either tell me on your own, or I'll find a way to make you tell me.

We have, like, no air in our apartment. It's hot, it's stifling, and it's apparently melted my mind. Work to class to home to bed with a thousand plug in fans going. And it's not just normal hot, it's the kind of hot where even theadbare boxers stick to your skin. Dad and I have been eating lots of take-out because turning on the stove or oven seems to just add to the heat. I want air conditioning back and I hate how it takes forever to get anything done around here.

Stupid heat.

Stupid summer.

Anyone want to go to the beach? We can make a party out of it.

What are you doing tonight?

... I think that sometimes I honestly forget that I have this. Seriously, kick me more often.

Anyway, yeah, I got a "baby". At least that's what everyone's been calling him rather than his actual name. His name is "Zell" and he's a pied-marked cockatiel. Weaned on birdseed, but still considered a baby. Hasn't even gone through his first molt yet, and that won't happen until six months to a year of age. I figure he's only a couple months at best (from the little information I could gather). Brat cost over $150, but, well, I guess I was just a sucker for him. Squirt's got personality, I can tell you that! He hisses at me and does this mock pecking crap (he doesn't actually bite me), but despite all that today was a great milestone. He wanted on my shoulder. Sat there most of the day and got pissed when I had to take him off a couple of times (tried to climb up my arm to get to it!). So, I'm hoping that it's a sign of him starting to bond with me.

Break in semester's right now, one of the few valid reasons I had for getting a pet that needed lots of my time. Got a few weeks left until that starts again and work has slowed too despite it being summer. Can't really complain, I get paid the same regardless of customers. So, Takeru, I'm pretty sure I can snag a day off from work to spend with you without Zell goin' nuts. We can spend it outta town, 'k?

Also, dad's doin' better. He's stuck to a walker for a few months, but he's pain free. Kinda nice living with him again actually. So, gimme details of where you want to go because I can now trust him to be alone to (he's been trying to shoo me out for some time now *rolls eyes*).

Yeah. Hi everyone, well, anyone who still reads this thing. I disappeared on you, I know. But... well, I don't need to explain anything. Life sucks like that, taking your time and leaving you with nothing in return.

So, I give you a new layout to look at. I sure as hell was sick of the old one, and I bet you were too. As for what's been going on in my life, the answer is: not much. Juggling a couple classes per semester, nothing really spectacular or awe-inspiring. Just things that interest me and keep me occupied. I got hired at a bakery near my apartment. I'm actually pretty good at making the sweet rolls and similar breads. I love the smell of them. Especially pumpkin, that's becoming my favorite.

Got a couple of free-lance gigs, jingle type things and whatnot. I kinda cringe just thinking about working on them, but they pay you pretty well for a couple minute tune. And I only do 'em when I feel like taking 'em on, otherwise it's still my work.

*shrugs and sighs* Like I said, nothing really going on.

School... I hate you.

No, serious.

I hate you with a burning passion.

And you don't deserve my passion.


So, I dropped my Philosophy course because there is no fucking way in hell I can handle that on top of all the other demanding courses I up and decided to take. I'll take it next semester if I can.

...With a better teacher.

So, oh man. Ancient History's cool and all, y'know interesting and all that, but the teacher is too gung-ho. Seriously. First examination was due in yesterday (online test). I took a hit on it. Meaning... I didn't do it.

Why?

Well, let's look at this. We were given 27 essay prompts. Of those 27, 16 would be offered on the actually exam. Of those 16, 4 were required to be answered. On top of that, there were 4 films you had to review, 2 of which would be on the exam. Both would need answering.

Time test was up: 1 week.

Time you had to actually sit and do the test: 2 hours.

Meaning: YOU HAD TO FUCKING WRITE 18 ITEMS IN ADVANCE.

18 fucking essays.

In one week.

Because you don't know what was on the test.

I don't know about any of you, but it took me a week to do ONE essay back in the High School english course. Anyone here think they could have accomplished 18 in the same time limit?

*waits to see if anyone actually says "yes"*

So, I took a hit. It's cool since the lowest test grade is dropped, but it means I'll have to make a B or higher on the next 2 exams and take the final. So, instead of getting out a week before everyone else, I'm stuck with everyone else taking that damned thing called a "final".

Fuck.

EDIT

Oh dear god yes!!! Ancient History was cancelled for today and the professor's giving us until 10.30 tonight to do the test!

I have a fucking chance to still do it!

Been a while... scratch that. It's been a long ass time. Man, I guess the saying "Time flies" really does hold true. You're sitting there one day, just relaxing and enjoying the moment and BAM!, then you're sitting at a desk, swamped with work.

But I've finally manage to break through. Looks like this weekend will be spent catching up with everyone.

So... let's see... Geeze, there's just too much to type. *tries to organize thoughts* I guess I should start waaaaaaaaaay back where I left off.

Therapy is still going on. Not as often, only once every other week now, but the doc still insist on seeing me for some reason. *shrugs* I never saw the point in the first place but... Yeah.

Then that thing that used to be known as "summer" happened. And along with it came a random, spur-of-the-absolute-moment, oh-my-god-we're-in-town-come-and-see-us, family thing. *shudders* If any has had the displeasure of meeting some of my relatives, I apologize here and now for it. I know you should love your family and all that jazz, but... let's just say being stuck in a crowded elevator at an anime convention has more appeal then spending time with these people called "relatives".

I also came to a decision during that time and, surprisingly, followed through with it. I moved out. Why? *snorts* I don't even remember. I mean, it was great and all with Dad. I just had to look after the place and I pretty much had it to myself. But he didn't say "no" when I brought it up. Actually, he was kinda encouraging. He even helped me find the place I'm in right now.

It's actually pretty big, but I am sharing it with three other people. Yeah, why the hell did I trade having an apartment more or less to myself to sharing one with three total strangers? I've got to be messed in the head. But, it's done with. And it's actually pretty cozy here and the rent's pretty low considering what it's like for other places of the same size.

This apartment's also closer to campus. Why is that important? It's not really, other than making the commute easier. I decided to try taking some courses. Which isn't all that bad, except for this fucking Philosophy class. The teacher is a total bastard. Hell, he's the Bastard.

And he'll actually answer to that too.

Let's see... what else? *thinks* I've met some more people. *shrugs* Actually, it's more like someone got attached to me and kinda dragged me to meet other people. But, surprisingly, I haven't minded it all that much. One of my new... friends is pretty cool. She's actually pretty fun to be around. Totally random too. Which strangely reminds me of Tai. *shakes head*

So, here's a recent random event she was involved in. We've decorated my portion of the apartment with beta. Y'know, those pretty fish that tear each other apart? Yeah. I had three die in the same night. Which is strange. And slightly funny now. One of them committed suicide by jumping out of his container.

Yes, you read that right, my fish committed suicide.

So, she came over to "console" me and dragged me out to get replacements. And, I still don't know how, I not only ended up with three fish to replace them, but a couple of hamsters as well. *looks at 'em* They're kinda cute, I guess, but... Hmm.

Well, it's 6 in the morning, I can't sleep, I have no work I'm aware of, so I decided to get on. Strange as it may sound to some, I... actually miss you guys. I haven't heard from 'keru in a while, granted that I haven't done much in attempting to contact either. Sorry about that. So, what's going on out there?

Are you free this weekend? I've got some time off then and....

...

Well... I want to talk.