Chapter One

Time for the first real post, and God knows how frequently the posts will occur after this. For the clearest representation of my thoughts, I'll try to make it often.

I'll still keep it simple and relatively straightforward because that's always a good base for any introductory chapter. A lot of characterization tends to be done in the opening frames, so that's what I'll start with as well. An "About Me" in blog format.

Well, in some sum of weeks I will be moving down to the University of Arizona, pending some not-unexpected disaster, and shortly thereafter will be beginning my first semester of college. I also intend to sign up for rugby down there, though my conditioning is currently fairly pathetic. Once I get through these initial over-the -summer hurdles, it'll hopefully be a good experience. However, I fully intend on avoiding the infamous "party-scene." I have made something of a vow to myself to waste as little time as possible. After all, this is pretty much my only chance after having become a lazy bit of horse-hockey during Senior year of High School. YES, senioritis IS real! Nonetheless, I have no complaints seeing how I was able to rein in a fair amount of AP credits (no matter how undeserved they were).

My big summer project has been writing a novel of sorts. Now, I have attempted this in the past on countless occassions but have always suffered from the South's "lack/ loss of will" thesis. However, I'm determined not to let this one fall through, and seeing that it hits a great deal closer to home, I doubt that it will. Why am I doing this? Honestly, just for my own benefit. It naturally won't be worth publishing or any of that good stuff, but just to know that I was able to complete such an undertaking and express something important to me through this is more than enough incentive for me. I've also written a lot of poetry in the past, most of which again I have destroyed through various methods. However, a little remains as a memory for me thanks to the words of my AP English IV teacher. I've been wanting to expand on the collection, maybe on a weekly basis, but the sad news is that emotions simply don't flow like that. Ah, well, it shall be stored for the time being and one day it may grow as a faithful reminder.

Other things I have been whittling away my time with include artistic pursuits, musical pursuits, and dealing with some awkward social situations. Ah, society, one must love it. I like one of Oscar Wilde's quotes thereof, but I forgot it, and it would be betrayal to look it up.

There are more details and more intricate events that are happening, but until I have some more clarity in them, I shall pass on sharing, even if all this is is sharing with me. Funny, that. Anywho, initiating some very fake school patriotism: "Go Wildcats!"