So I finally got my learner's permit on the 14th. I can legally learn to drive now and while I still am scared of the road, I feel a lot better about it. I also ended some negative relationships in my life recently. It feels amazing. I am making positive changes and working towards achieving my goals. I feel free and unburdened for the first time ( Read more... )

French class, and school in general, is really killing a piece of my soul lately. I failed my French test. Failed it. 58. I didn't cry...but I wanted to cry. She's giving us an opportunity to make 10 extra points, so that will be good if I get any. I started optimistically, thinking, I've done this before, kind of, it will be ok. It is not ok. I ( Read more... )

I have to admit, I've been bitten by the kid bug lately. Maybe it's seeing a little girl in a messed up situation and knowing I could do better. Or maybe it's my babysitting gig and seeing people not that much older than me that's got it together, great family, great life. Holding the baby and having her completely calm, warm, soft, maybe I could ( Read more... )

One of my good friends hit on me recently. I swiftly maneuvered against anything happening, but it left me curious. What if something had happened? My best friend said, I know you don't see it now, but what if you gave him a chance? And, I love this kid like family, but there is no sexual attraction, at all. So, the question I pose is, can you have ( Read more... )

Drew and I broke up. And this time we're not getting back together. He didn't want to be in an open relationship, and I respect his feelings. But I'm not ready to settle down. Despite the fact that most of my friends hated him, I felt like he was a good guy and that we had a future. But I guess I was wrong. While this is unfortunate, I will be okay ( Read more... )

So I'm posting this here because I know not as many people read this. I'm not ashamed, just not ready to scream it out to the world ( Read more... )

I am sorry I have pretty much abandoned this journal. I suck. If you really want to keep up with my life and see how I'm doing go to my xanga:
http://www.xanga.com/lets_not_be_shy

I am still reading my friends list when I can and trying to keep up with you guys.

Sorry that I seem to go through dry spells in updating. That's just how it goes ( Read more... )

My cousin D.J. sent me a quote that encompasses the kind of year it has been since my Aunt Eileen passed away on April 13, 2005 ( Read more... )

Financial aid offices are stupid, mainly the receptionists. I got it all sorted out this morning though ( Read more... )