The Heights of My Priorities

First off, when did blogspot change there names to blogger??? I have not noticed that until now. Anyways, as usual I am in Powell library waiting for Psychology class at 2pm. I just took a sociology/afro-am quiz, and am quite sure I did pretty well. In all honestly Afro-Am history is not that difficult at all. It is stuff you probably learned in your 7th grade history class that is coming back in a more "detailed" manner. Sharecropping? Black Metropolis? Nearly a read it and memorize task.
So the 3 days of being 19 have not been exciting at all. Its odd how every year before 18 and every year after 21 is pretty exciting, but 19? Yeah you probably will not hear anyone boast about how great there age of 19 changed their life.
Balancing my priorities this quarter has not been stressful at all. Although, when I make sacrifices for certain things it sucks a big fat one. Since my Psychology class takes quizzes every friday in lieu of a midterm and final, I am stuck staying here instead of going out with my boys to UCSB and kicking some ass in rugby. Like any other sport I like to do, I put a lot of commitment and heart into it. It was pretty disappointing to tell my coach and see his look on his face of "thanks, now i have to fucking fix the line up now." One of the hardest things I have learned to do is to say "no." And saying "no" in all sorts of situations. School is at the top of my priority list and I need to make up for my shit performance from last quarter. Realizing all the money my parents invest in me to go to a good school, sort of motivates you to make something of it. Coming close second would be playing rugby. Playing highschool football taught me much about life and myself, and since im shorter than shit I couldn't continue playing any where I would have like to. I would rather cheer for division I school, then play ball for a no name school. Thanks to the rugby club I can get the same feeling and more. It really isn't much of a big deal, but it really sucks to practice the week knowing your not going to be there to back your buddies up. Fuck... need to get to class.

all day everyday, eddayday
wishing for an alternative

19, The Age No One Really Cares About

Yes, my birthday is today. Big bad 19 years old, and honestly I had no elaborate plans. I am always stoked for birthdays and stuff, but wasn't really feeling the whole "19 years old" vibe this year. Although, I had the opportunity to hang out with some friends back home old and even older. Thanks to the old PVK for taking me out to dinner, and the gifts. It was a shit load of fun to hang out with you guys. Also, big thanks to the old St. Pius crew, for taking me out to lunch....at the same restaurant. Twas an experience for me to have dinner at hooters, ordering 120 buffalo wings (not made from real buffalo) then 15 hours later show up back at hooters, with the same outfit (yes, I only had one set of clothes for the weekend) and with a different crowd. The looks on the waitresses that caught on was tremendously priceless. Not too much for my birthday, but exactly how i wanted to spend it. As Saul Silver says, "Peace Brotha! One Love!"

all day everyday, eddayday
21 here I come!

"You Can Quote Me On That"

Yours truly is now an official Pi Kappa Alpha brother. This quarter will be immensely relieving: pledge quarter is done, no more fucking chemistry 14a, became great friends with my pledge brothers, more time to focus on playing rugby, and having EPIC weekends, EVERY weekend. Also, my class schedule allows me to wake up at 10:00 am everyday.
I lack to write in here frequently, but recently I had a great conversations with some friends about famous or ideal quotes people should model after or live by. After an extensive time on my laptop, opening countless windows, trying to find the perfect one I have come up with a few that are probably already on my facebook.

1) "I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." - James Dean
2) "Since today your life doesn't feel like bliss, it shouldn't be a reason for a mirror to meet your fist" - Myself (with a help from Thrice's "Stare at the Sun")

I have a strong belief in optimism. I believe that it can change the impossible because your mind and imagination is limitless and only negativeness can stop yourself from doing the things you want to do. Yes, there are somethings that are just ridiculously impossible, but optimism is one thing you can use to your advantage to get out of a bad, worried, and sad mood. You won't find optimism in your average chemistry or math book, because it is not what it is about. It is about being positive and clearing the pessimism in your head to allow you to become relieved or happy. That is why I like James Dean's quote. It shows that I cannot change the world for my own convenience to reach my goals, but there are still other ways around life to get where you want to be. You may not know what they are yet, but by staying positive you can be happy with where you are at life.
Second, I came up with this quote one morning before class, while listening to Thrice's Artist in the ambulance. It is pretty self-explanatory. Just because things are not going your way, you should not vent your anger, especially by hurting the things around you doors, mirrors, and even close friends. From the countless fist holes in my bedroom door back home, I learned the hard way. Bloody knuckles is not a thing to be proud of.

All day everyday, Eddayday
and yeah, you can quote me on that

New Years Double Header

First off, Happy New Years everyone, hope everyone got completely obliterated and passed out, and most importantly had a good time. As for me, New Years Eve and Day were completely amazing. Due to major laziness, I will keep it brief.
1) Spent the ball drop with family
2) Went to a friend's open house
3) Amazingly showed up at another friends open house party (Cannot recall how it happened)
4) Was witness of many crazy things that happened there
5) Kidnapped and showed up at another friend's house
6) Passed out, and arrived at the rosebowl at 4:30 am.
7) Drank and tailgated for about 13 hours straight

Yeah, it was a great way to start off the year, DESPITE of the Nittany Lion's lost. I will forever be a Nittanly Lion (and bruin), and forever NEVER be a trojan.
2008 was a blast and lessons were well learned,
now I must carry out my new years resolution of no more cigarettes, cold turkey style, and make the best out of 2009. Cheers!

All day everyday, eddayday
We Are...(still)...PENN STATE!