Alright so I havent blogged in a few weeks now, here are some updates:
1. Danielle and I are back together...again. But regardless of what you all think, I am very happy when I'm with her.
2. I've been awarded a grant, so I dont have to pay for school this semester.
3. I'm working again at World Gym.
4. Because of work and school, I'm having trouble finding the time to write for WoMag or CUSP, leaving me inexplicably behind in my pursuit of 100 clips.
5. My workouts have been few and far between, but I think that will turn around quickly.
6. I'm writing a 3000 word narrative piece for my journalism workshop that will be published in May and I'm definetly looking forward to that.
I hope you are all well
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Nevermind
Ok, so things didnt work out with Danielle after all. She chose the ability to be able to call her ex boyfriend at any time at night over me. Its probably for the best.
Things are going exactly as planned yet. My living situation sucks. I'm incredibly unorganized and theres no heat in this house. Its absurd.
Things will turn around soon. I'm sure of it.
Things are going exactly as planned yet. My living situation sucks. I'm incredibly unorganized and theres no heat in this house. Its absurd.
Things will turn around soon. I'm sure of it.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Danielle
Things have turned around quickly in my love life. As of Saturday, Danielle and I are dating again. She apologized and told me she made a mistake. I couldnt agree more.
As far as your impression of her, it's important to me that you all get to know her. I know she's young, but I really am crazy about her. I think she's incredible in every way possible.
I dont think I've ever been this distraught over a woman in my life. As far as I can remember at least.
Things are on the up and up with us, however there's still some changes that need to be made in order for our relationship to be a successful one.
As far as your impression of her, it's important to me that you all get to know her. I know she's young, but I really am crazy about her. I think she's incredible in every way possible.
I dont think I've ever been this distraught over a woman in my life. As far as I can remember at least.
Things are on the up and up with us, however there's still some changes that need to be made in order for our relationship to be a successful one.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
From good to bad to good in thirty minutes
This afternoon at 2pm I interviewed some women from the Broad Meadow Brook Mass Audobon site. Leaving there I felt very confident and it felt real good to begin to get back into the swing of writing and interviewing and such.
On a swing of unstoppability, I decided to ham up and get my severly overdue car inspected. That was a mistake. I sacrificed 29 dollars to Massachusetts Department of Motor Vehicles. Thanks Failed Emissions Test!! I now have 60 days to come up with $750 to get that piece of shit fixed.
Think thats bad? There's more.
On my way home in disgust over what had just occured, I decided to ignore a phone call from a number I didnt know. It was a woman offering me a job.....in Medfield! That sure is convenient now.
However, in this topsy-turvy world, anything goes. Thankfully. I got home and checked my email. I have been offered a position for an online music magazine called CUSP. You can visit the site at cuspmag.com. This is a pretty good deal for me because it allows me to work from home. Its only going to be about 3 stories per month, but it will contribute to my goal of 100 clips. Im pretty psyched.
And I had a second email from the federal government. Typically, thats bad news for me, but not this time. My FAFSA has been processed and it looks as if I wont be paying for school this semester, and getting some extra cash kicked back to me. Thank you Uncle Sam.
So it just goes to prove (you kids out there listen up) that even when youre unemployed, cant find love, literally own a sick puppy, and have a car thats ruining the environment...you can always count on the red white and blue to bail you out.
Lets just pray I'm not audited.
On a swing of unstoppability, I decided to ham up and get my severly overdue car inspected. That was a mistake. I sacrificed 29 dollars to Massachusetts Department of Motor Vehicles. Thanks Failed Emissions Test!! I now have 60 days to come up with $750 to get that piece of shit fixed.
Think thats bad? There's more.
On my way home in disgust over what had just occured, I decided to ignore a phone call from a number I didnt know. It was a woman offering me a job.....in Medfield! That sure is convenient now.
However, in this topsy-turvy world, anything goes. Thankfully. I got home and checked my email. I have been offered a position for an online music magazine called CUSP. You can visit the site at cuspmag.com. This is a pretty good deal for me because it allows me to work from home. Its only going to be about 3 stories per month, but it will contribute to my goal of 100 clips. Im pretty psyched.
And I had a second email from the federal government. Typically, thats bad news for me, but not this time. My FAFSA has been processed and it looks as if I wont be paying for school this semester, and getting some extra cash kicked back to me. Thank you Uncle Sam.
So it just goes to prove (you kids out there listen up) that even when youre unemployed, cant find love, literally own a sick puppy, and have a car thats ruining the environment...you can always count on the red white and blue to bail you out.
Lets just pray I'm not audited.
Goal #5
Believe it or not, figuring out what my career will be is somewhat tough. I do know I want to write, but the newspaper industry is in a downward spiral.
Today, the 14th of January, I will be meeting with someone at the Worcester Public School office to become a day-to-day substitute. I figure I'll be able to gauge my interest in teaching and see where that takes me. I think teaching will allow me to take on several other things including writing.
And with summers off, why wouldnt I? I look at the way my brother lives over the summer. He literally does nothing. And still gets a paycheck. Genius. Not that I would sit around like he does, but still, its pretty nice to know that I can head to the Cape whenever the hell I please.
Of course, I would somehow like to combine writing, baseball, and books all into one job and move on with my life. But nothing seems to come to mind.
Today, the 14th of January, I will be meeting with someone at the Worcester Public School office to become a day-to-day substitute. I figure I'll be able to gauge my interest in teaching and see where that takes me. I think teaching will allow me to take on several other things including writing.
And with summers off, why wouldnt I? I look at the way my brother lives over the summer. He literally does nothing. And still gets a paycheck. Genius. Not that I would sit around like he does, but still, its pretty nice to know that I can head to the Cape whenever the hell I please.
Of course, I would somehow like to combine writing, baseball, and books all into one job and move on with my life. But nothing seems to come to mind.
Goal #4
I dont know about any of you, but at the age of 25 I shouldnt feel like I'm going to pass out each time I bend over to tie my shoes. This gut has got to go. I'll be hitting the gym again starting Friday morning.
The last time I gave up drinking, and was working out somewhat regularly, I lost 15 pounds in 5 months. However I was only working out 2 of those 5 months. So I figure but trying to combine both of them around the same time, I will be able to lose weight somewhat quickly. I hope.
My goal is 5 days a week. Anything more will be great. Each month I will update my current weight. I figure the Tuesday the 20th I will begin weighing myself, and every 20th of the month after that. I dont want to weigh myself each day or week because I naturally dont want to get discouraged. Onward and upward.
The last time I gave up drinking, and was working out somewhat regularly, I lost 15 pounds in 5 months. However I was only working out 2 of those 5 months. So I figure but trying to combine both of them around the same time, I will be able to lose weight somewhat quickly. I hope.
My goal is 5 days a week. Anything more will be great. Each month I will update my current weight. I figure the Tuesday the 20th I will begin weighing myself, and every 20th of the month after that. I dont want to weigh myself each day or week because I naturally dont want to get discouraged. Onward and upward.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Goal #3
First of all, let me just say that when I originally listed these goals earlier today, I did not put them in order of importance. Truthfully, I consider giving up drinking my highest priority and I believe the rest of them will fall into place.
My first counselor once told me, "Pat, if you dont give up drinking, you'll only have three options: You'll go insane. You'll go to jail. Or you'll die."
I dont think I could ever forget that. And I heard that way back when I turned 21. I clearly dont listen too well. As you all know, I've tried but failed several times. And its only getting harder to stop. But I think I can now. Or at least I hope so.
In keeping with the drinking problem theme, my father once told me "Pat, things used to come so easily for you. And then, suddenly, they didnt." What he meant by "used to" is 16 years old and earlier. I couldnt agree more with him. I want things to come easy to me again.
I have a lot more to say about this goal, but I'll save it for another time.
My first counselor once told me, "Pat, if you dont give up drinking, you'll only have three options: You'll go insane. You'll go to jail. Or you'll die."
I dont think I could ever forget that. And I heard that way back when I turned 21. I clearly dont listen too well. As you all know, I've tried but failed several times. And its only getting harder to stop. But I think I can now. Or at least I hope so.
In keeping with the drinking problem theme, my father once told me "Pat, things used to come so easily for you. And then, suddenly, they didnt." What he meant by "used to" is 16 years old and earlier. I couldnt agree more with him. I want things to come easy to me again.
I have a lot more to say about this goal, but I'll save it for another time.
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