New Years Eve
Well, I told you all that I would be writing a post about my year in review. Currently, I’m exhausted from cleaning my room and bathroom for over an hour straight. I’m listening to the Princess and the Frog soundtrack so hopefully that’ll get my brain thinking. Here it goes. Just so you understand, each paragraph, the beginning, middle and end of the year are covered in 4 month spans.
The beginning of the year started off with me being in a relationship already for months. That relationship turned out to be a flop as I didn’t really want to be in it anymore. Dragging out a relationship you don’t necessarily want to be in ends up hurting both parties so I had to end it. Turns out it was for the better. Basketball games were in full swing and Mason was dominating every team they encountered, especially at the Patriot Center. The NFL playoffs kicked off and were exciting to watch with friends. Super Bowl 43 was extremely exciting to watch even though the Steelers won that one, barely. The Pep Band was good to me and so was my spring semester. I passed all my classes, met some new friends and continued to bond with Christine. The CAA tournaments were fun to watch and although Mason lost to Penn State in the NIT, it was a good season overall. Also, the beginning of the year introduced me to my first apartment and what it was like to live on my own. I loved that apartment because I was by myself. Plenty of friends came over and shared some good times over there. If you don’t know, I’m not there anymore.
The middle of the year was when college was over for me. The summer started and I didn’t have much to do. I was only teaching private lessons at the music store at the time and occasionally at peoples’ houses. Christine ended up going to Europe and that left me with not much else to do. Many people went home for the summer and we spent a lot of time together. I did manage to get a hold of Finale and started to learn how to arrange music. I also did a lot of playing and recording throughout the summer. Spending the summer doing things for myself was a big change considering I’ve always been in a relationship around that time. Because I was living at home, I also spent a lot of time with my family. That’s one thing I must do more this year: spend time with people I love. The end of the summer meant it was time to get an apartment for the school year. I did a random roommate search and found a place right behind Silver Diner. I’m currently still in this apartment and will be until the end of the summer. The end of the summer also brought me something special: a beautiful relationship with Christine. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner.
The end of the year was probably the busiest time of my life. This past fall semester was jam-packed with activities from schoolwork, teaching, gigs, basketball games, family time, my relationship, friends and working at my new job in the mall. I work at a kid’s clothing store called Naartjie, in Fair Oaks, in case anyone didn’t know. Being my most productive semester at Mason, my guitar playing improved and my knowledge of songs and theory grew. One thing I want to do more of this upcoming year is to continue being consistent on guitar and land gigs everywhere and anywhere I can. Both Christine and I’s birthdays were celebrated and we spent the two major holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas, together. I’d say that’s a pretty good year complete with ups and downs. In the end, I’m still with the woman I love and I have my friends.
I know this may be really cheesy, but hey I’d like to have a few resolutions written down for reference. For those of you who end up reading this, thanks a lot. You are probably a good friend of mine (or Christine, ha) and have influenced me one way or another. Hope everyone has a Happy New Year and stays safe. Lookin’ forward to what 2010 has in store for me.
- Work on improving my relationship with Christine
- Be consistent with my practicing of guitar
- Land gigs and work on playing more with others
- Focus and do better on schoolwork (no procrastinating)
- Do my best as Treasurer for the Fraternity
- Make more time to socialize whenever possible
- Become more family-oriented
- Continue to be responsible and a man of high character
