I'm really bad at keeping in touch
Current mood: pensive

So after several weeks (let's be honest), I've come to the conclusion that I am absolutely horrible at keeping in touch.  I am currently sitting in an office listening to one of the only decent radio stations waiting for counselors to come home from a night out at the bar.  So, while sitting here, I thought I would give a little bit of an update in the world of Alex. 

I have been extremely busy this summer and have not had any real time to talk to anybody back home.  We have reached the official half-way point for the summer and getting ready to go into our production week.  Must say that it has been a blast this summer with all the new people here this year.  It's really nice coming back because it's simply a true escape from reality.  One of the only drawbacks is the fact that I have no idea what is going on in the world, eh. 

Still trying to figure out where I want to end up after camp is over.  I guess the best way of putting it is how there's so much I want to do that I don't know where to begin.  There's so much that I want to do, but then there's the other part of me that's trying to be practical.  I'm slowly (but surely) fighting that uphill battle as I'm writing this.  We'll see what happens.

Thought I should also mention that even though I haven't written/called/emailed anyone back home doesn't mean I don't think about them.  You guys are always in my thoughts and hope all is going well.  I will do a better job at keeping everyone posted on everything that's going on. 

Just a bit of random thoughts going through my head right now.  Hope all are well and hope to talk soon.  

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Well...
Current mood: grateful

Let's see, last night was a very interesting night. Some random drunk asshole decided that my car was his at 3AM outside a Whataburger. We come out of the restaurant, and we some random guy sitting in the driver's seat passed out. We open the door and try to get him to get out of the car, but he insisted that it was his car. We finally get him out, he calls his friend, and then he proceeds to try and get my VIN number from the dash. Meanwhile, we get in the car and start backing out of the space then all of a sudden, he slams his fist into my windshield and cracks the hell out of it! Then, he just randomly runs off on foot. We called the police and luckily they found him and took him in. Didn't get to go home until about 5AM.

To be honest though, I'm not that upset. Things could've been a whole hell of a lot worse than they turned out. I'm just glad that we're all alright got home safely. Fun stuff.

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Work in progress...
Current mood: contemplative

Well, it's been a long while since I've written one of these. I've been a recluse for the past month or so. No offense to anyone. I think part of it has to do with the fact that I'm really not sure where my place is here anymore. Must say that I have realized that I'm ready to move away from Texas. I love all the people here, but I feel it's time to move on to bigger and better things. I feel like I don't belong here especially since I'm not going to school anymore. It's really weird being back.

I'm thinking about going back to school which I think is ironic because I put so much effort to get out. Hindsight is a bitch. I've realized that I'm not entirely sure what I want to do with my life. It took me a long time to finally accept this fact and be okay with it. All I know is that I would like to push my comfort zone as much as I can so that I can see how far I can go. I was talking to a really good friend of mine this past weekend and he really put things into perspective. He's always had that way of putting in words of encouragement. I'm really glad I got to talk with him because he's always been a person that I have looked up to. I'm getting ready to use this time while I'm here in Arlington to figure out where I want to go from here. It gives me some time, so we'll see. The way I see it, this time just acts as a means of encouragement because everyday reminds me of how much I don't want to stay here forever. That really scares me. I know I can come off as very easy going and extremely laid back, but trust me, I've become very good at hiding it. I've just got to get over my own insecurities and just do what I need to do to get to where I want to go. That's enough of that for a while.

Hope everyone has a good day!

Currently listening : Rebellion (Lies) By Arcade Fire Release date: 08 September, 2005

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TAGGED

Well, I've been tagged and now I must write six weird quirks or habits. 

The Rules:  If you have been tagged, you must write six weird quirks and must tag six other people to do the same.

1.  I really hate clowns.  It happened when I first saw Stephen King's "It" when I was about 5 or 6 because my older brother made me.  I've hated clowns ever since.

2.  Whenever I meet someone, I have a really hard time remembering their name and avoid addressing them directly until I figure out their name.

3.  I have a real problem with gravity.  A few weeks ago, I managed to fall off the stage at school and sprain my ankle really bad.  If you want more details about how all this happened, ask someone who was there and they can explain how much of a dumbass I am.

4.  Apparently, I have some Aztec somewhere in my ancestry

5.  When it comes to class, I tend to act as though I don't care what kind of grade I get.  But in actuality, I can be a real kiss-ass and I am a NERD (although, I believe some of you already knew that).

6.  I have a really bad memory.  If I ever forget something really important, don't take any offense to it.

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Fun Stuff
Current mood: drained

Well after being home for less than a day, my whole family thinks that I am a chain-smoking alcoholic thanks to my nosy-ass brother.  Fun stuff.  My beloved brother also told my parents about my tequila snorting (not as bad as it sounds, trust me ;) ) which, through my parents' eyes, is as bad as snorting cocaine.  AHHH!

Fun stuff.  Hope everyone is having as much fun with their families as I am.

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NEW YORK
Current mood: amused

Let me just say that this has been one of the best times of my life here in NY.  I have done so much in the past two weeks that it's not even funny.  The kids have now been here for three days and I am counselling seven 8-12 year olds that are just a bottomless pit of energy.  Sorry I haven't been able to be online or being able to keep in touch with everyone--I have just been exhausted once I get free time.  And sorry this is so short but my shift starts right now.  Hopefully I'll talk to y'all later. 

Alex

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