Published on
March 26, 2007

This weekend became somewhat of a “little sleep” weekend. Managed 5 hours of sleep Friday night, 3 1/2 hours Saturday night, and again 5 hours last night; though I snoozed from 5 until 630 this morning, slipping in and out between that of consciousness.

I watched my friends perform FAME both Friday and Saturday night.
Brought me back…to my days in high school.
I can truly say that I know how my friends feel when they are saying they don’t want this to end, and I’m happy for them.

The show was very well done, and I really enjoyed it.
[I’m also proud of a few people…it was really moving.]

It’s funny how I haven’t even known these people for a year, but I almost get that feeling that I’m going to miss them when they’re gone. I mean, I don’t even go to this school, yet when I’m experiencing the same things they are, it always brings back that nostalgic feeling.

It’s weird…how most people in Drama/Chorus know who I am.
I go to the cast party on Saturday night, and it’s not weird for anyone.
I stay up having fun with these people as if I was still in school with them.
I appreciate it…because most groups wouldn’t give me that chance. I’m glad to have the friends that I have.

Speaking of which, I’ve really lost contact with everyone the past several months.
I’m ashamed of myself…for doing something I told myself I wouldn’t.
But also…I’m trying to get back into it…to at least keep people involved with my life.

It’s almost been a year since I moved here, and I haven’t gone home yet.
I move into my own place April 14th.
No furniture, but just me and Thomas and our luggage.

I plan on buying some cheap air mattresses…and then we’ll just have to wing it from then on out.

I can’t wait for this.
I know it’ll be a struggle at first…but still so…I can’t wait.

I hope to get things done that I’ve been just putting off, including trying to get into contact with everyone.
Life will probably run smoother once I’m there, and that’s definitely something to look forward to.

I’m not happy with the way I’ve been living my life the past year.
I could’ve done better the past several months, but a lot of things have happened.

But it’s starting to slow down, and I can get back into the swing of things.
I’m meeting new people again, and I hope that never stops happening with my life.
I don’t want to be rooted to one place.
I want to do something with my life where I can always be meeting new people.
Something that I enjoy.

The Hurrah Players are doing their own FAME coming July. I plan on auditioning.
It’s been a long time since I’ve been on stage.
I miss it.
And I want to go back.

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