End of the semester. End of the year. Death to funny looking, internet nerds.

Calling all updates!!! What a couple of months. This semester is over and already I'm signed up for the next. So, basically, you're all done with finals and relieved with school only to find that you're about to go through the same thing in a few weeks. The life of a college student is hectic, but somehow you gotta learn. The last three years have become vague or blocked with it's ups and downs and I feel like I've wasted that time with no direction or path to follow. Although, my eyes are open and seeing in all directions rather than simple straight into a narrow path. I fear for the world yet you get a hint of understanding of people and how life will still go on even as you mope in a corner. Someone dear to me once said, "You can't live your whole life being sad." Obviously you can't dwell upon one thing, you got to live a little and enjoy the little things in life, or you will end up with another week in hell.

In a happier note, though I'm saddened that it's over, IRC this session was a blast. I always looked forward to my Tuesdays and Thursdays, being able to help the kids and watch as friendships grow between the mentors and the children always warms the heart. Every second there you either help the kids understand the culture here in America and teach them simple things like telling time, or we would be having fun running around the library, playing on the elevators, or even going out to the movies as part of the things we can do for entertainment. This semester's kids will be missed dearly and I sound pedophile-like when I say I wanna steal the kids they're so adorable, but I'll hold myself back. Or have Taylor, Haley, and Kara do that for me. Yes, it'll take three people to do that.





In a sad but more stickin' it to the man note, recently my sister got the great idea of getting teeth whitening stuff for about $2.45. The product was APP-A-RENT-LY a "Trial" and if not returned by the 30 day trial would charge you up the ass. A day before the product was supposed to be back in their warehouse, they decide to take [estimated] $85 from me. They prolly waited till the last minute to charge me thinking I won't spend the money to have it be sent back overnight. And shit were they right. This charge, unauthorized by me nor was it stated in their policy, gave me an overdrawn fee which put me -$30 in my checkings. I filed a dispute, had my card and pin changed and, baby, got my money back. I was scared that I would've lost my money there and I'd have to spit in a condom and send dirty pictures of me using other teeth whitening products, kinda like in Overnight Delivery but with teeth whitening. Oh, a young, brunette, Reese Whitherspoon. Hey, SmileBright...suck it! *Attempts The Champ's dance, once more.*

Post script: whatever happen to Sexman aka Pruane2Forever? I haven't been seeing him rate movies on Filmdrunk anymore. Has he grown up, grew some side burns, and looks crazy ridiculous for internet standards? But isn't the internet full of weird looking people? Even I look like I have a double chin or fat folding over under my cheeks. Yeah, you know it's sexy.

One Month of School To Go...Loving IRC

I noticed that in my recent posts that I was very bracket happy. But in my defense, grammar [was not] at fault. Yay English humor! *Puts hand up* Anyone? Anyone? Saxophone. I, most likely, am using them wrong majority of the times and almost all my posts have some terrible sentences. I say "majority" and "almost" because I gotta give myself some credit for making things easy on the eyes, and the brain...sometimes the heart. Awww...

Well, after reading Taylor's Blog, I noticed that I have some pictures from IRC that I would like to share. It has been really fun and at times I feel like stealing the children away, I could say kidnapping but that's a pretty harsh word. Adorable kids? Yes. Pedophile like? Maybe. Will I go on with the plan? No. They have families to go home to and I my masculinity. *Looks in mirror, flexes, and winks at self*.......Who am I kidding though? I can be the most childish person in the world and these arms aren't able to carry nothin', not even my dignity. *Hangs head in shame* This week's new use of Typography, Asterisks! *Applause*

At IRC last week, we taught the kids about time. The little clocks, thanks to Ellie, Kara, and Haley, were a big help. It really helped the kids a lot with where the little and big hands would point to. After giving them the basics, we went on a little scavenger hunt around the library, which quickly became elevator rides. Somehow, that day just stuck out most this session. There are more days to come. But just seeing how happy the kids were and how you could be sucked right into the fun like you yourself were 5 again took you back to how simple things like screaming, jumping, and elevator rides can be the most fun you can have.

Well, anyways, here are some pictures I took at the zoo a couple weeks back.

Thus Starts a New Semester of School...Hazaa?

Third year at the 'ol SLCC, and boy were there a ton of kids this year! Word on the street, and by street I mean Alex and word I mean, is that tuition has gone up a little because some feel it's better to go to our school! It's our college! Our territory! OUR UUSH 1,2,3's!! There's prolly a uush (usual for the uncanny) 4 but I'm either unaware or out of my mind. But here's to the new year! (And I don't feel any different)

This year I think I've decided on a major. Ladies and Gents, English. I have no idea what I'll be able to do with an English major. I'm sure other majors would be more fitting, in both the eyes of my parents and part of our demographic who find this a stereotype, like math, science, or doctor. What will it be today? Doctor? Lawyer? Or Clown? Bobby Lee knows what I'm talking about.

Of the 4 classes I am taking, only Children's Literature will go towards my Associates. But man oh man am I excited for Oil Painting, Photography, and maybe Fretboard Theory. I don't know, I just think that with the spare time I have of not going to that class and learning about scales and harmonies and melodies, God bless my soul, that I could be at work. Slaving away to the man whilst saving up to buy supplies for all my classes and to pay off my car. What would money Jesus do?

Well, it's gonna be a good year. I'll miss the summer though and the wonderful times I had in the last month, She knows who she is =). It's Seattle! Oh, I kid I kid. But I digress, I'm sure the future holds many joyous occasions to come. New kids for IRC soon, though I miss my main guys last session but they've grown so much. This week was there last time and just seeing how open they are to the world just makes your heart sink. I only wish them all the best in the years to come.

And who am I to not post pictures up? I'll leave a few here from IRC and a very disgruntled Garrett after being told that we DID NOT bring home any scones...poor guy. I'll prolly post some older summer stuff up too, now that my internet is up and back. Er, Back and up. Either/Or. Good album.

He even brought milk out for himself...

IRC

This summer I've been volunteering at the IRC (International Rescue Committee) helping refugees learn and experience the culture here in America, and no, not like McDonald's and our problem with obesity. So far, we have played some games to get to know each others names, made collages of our culture and what we like, and this last week we were able to go to Tracy Aviary. This is something I look forward to every Tuesday and Thursday, though sometimes I don't feel like I'm doing much to help them, but it's fun to get to know the kids. I am glad Ellie asked me to volunteer. Honestly, at first I was hesitant on the idea of taking time out of my week to volunteer but it has been a wonderful three weeks so far! I am blessed to be able to do this and I encourage others to do the same. Who knows? The experience may be life changing.