::heavy sigh::

It's 2:00 in the morning. I'm alone in my room. Why am I not asleep? The answer is simple enough. I WAS asleep. In fact, I had been asleep for over an hour when I was awakened by a loud smashing sound near my head. Everyone knows the stories about Sanford, so you can imagine that in the wee hours of the morning, especially when groggy with sleep, that alone was enough to make my blood run cold. I tried to ignore it, thinking maybe I had only imagined it. Besides...there was nothing on my dresser (the only close to my head other than a window) that could have toppled over unaided... BAM!!! Okay. This time, there was no denying it. As I sat up and gazed horrified at my window, a third smack made me bolt out of bed and throw on the light. Still rather foggy, I opened my door and went in search of my nearest awake neighbors. Katherine and Erin's room was dark and abandoned (despite the fact that their door was open)...the same for Rachel and Becca. By this point, I was really beginning to wonder what madness was demanding entry at my window and causing the disappearance of Sanford residents (keep in mind...still not very awake). I finally stumbled across Kathryn and Christina who promptly came to my aid.

It was about this time that I remembered some idiot throwing an egg at my window (the other one) much earlier in the semester. Emboldened by the presence of my rescuers, I raised the blinds to see the slimey remains of three eggs. ::thinks things not lawful to be uttered:: That is utterly ridiculous. WHY would someone choose to throw eggs at MY window? Who could possibly have something against me and Amy (too bad she has missed the fun twice now)? If you know either of us, you probably know how absurd it seems. Heh. If they have gotten us twice, however, they must have some idea of who inhabits the room...or at least THINK they know who inhabits the room. We're on the second floor, so we're not the easiest target.

Grrr. I was having difficulty falling asleep anyway because I have a sore throat. And did I mention that I have an 8:00 class?

Whoever you are, I hope you're reading this... You're an amazing individual. You sneak around at 2:00 AM, throwing food products (starving individuals, what?) at second-story windows, and waking SICK people. Then you run away like the little ::hums:: you are at the first sign of intelligent life. Gee, I wish I could be JUST like you...

::glares::

"...the pavement shines like silver"

The sprinklers on front campus decided to play a little game today. The sidewalk was getting more water than any living organism, so I decided to step over puddles and make my way across the lawn instead. I swerved back to the sidewalk just in time to miss the sprinkler that popped up out of the ground just behind me. As I calmly quickened my pace, another sprinkler sprang up on my right. They seemed to be coming from all sides. As the spray rushed ever closer, my cat-like reflexes kicked in, saving me from almost certain dampness.

The end.

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"I lean against the wind...pretend that I am weightless..."

So many thoughts swirling around aimlessly. Words cannot seem to describe the chaotic scene in my brain. I'm not troubled, but yet every ounce of my being is on alert. I'm not upset, but yet I want nothing more than to curl up and cry myself to sleep. I'm wildly happy, but regretfully dispirited.

Hmm...PMS "Type A" symptoms (apparently there are five different types)...anxiety, mood swings, weepiness, and irritability... Nice...

Cursed hormones...

"Our eyes have risen to the water's edge, watching with the tides"

Oookay, okay. Time for an update (sorry you were bored, Victor). Quick summary: I have been in a marvelous mood as of late. If you would like more detail, continue reading.

So! The end of school is two weeks away. I can't believe it. Things progressed so slowly for so long, but now they're flying at a breakneck pace. It is as if my professors know the work that lies before me and are determined to see me crumble under the pressure.

Dramatic moment over. I mean...who could complain for long when there is such life and vitality everywhere? I took my last biological processes test today. Oddly enough, the section I did the worst on dealt with evolution. After devoting an entire semester to a subject I don't care very much about, I didn't feel inclined to listen when we tackled it in my regular class. Speaking of, my C/E team won its first debate, and we are spending part of this evening to prepare for round two. Defending creationism with solid facts that do not rely on faith is proving difficult, but hopefully we'll be up to the challenge. Several of my finals will be projects instead of actual exams, so I'm hoping that will make life just a little easier. It doesn't look like I will have much to do the week of finals, but I won't be going home early because juries aren't until Friday. Hopefully it will give me a few more days to spend with my friends (who will literally be at different corners of the globe this summer).

The only dark spot on the day is finding out that Dr. Greene will no longer be the Music Department Chair next year. Sad day. Whenever he puts us in stitches in sight-singing, I find it hard to believe that this jovial individual is the same gruff man I avoided a year ago. He has really become one of my favorite professors. They also decided to inform us that our lesson fees will increase from $40 to $100. Dr. Leland wanted it to increase to $200, but Dr. Rushing informed her that it would be too much of a jump for one year. Instead, we'll pay $100 next fall and can expect the rate to increase $50 a year from here on out. I'm trying to remind myself that the fee is much less than some institutions.

I'm looking forward to a good summer. After May, I might see if I can find individuals in M'ville who would be interested in clarinet lessons. It pays pretty well, could carry over into fall, and wouldn't tie me down like a full-time job. Here's hoping. I want to start updating more. I have been feeling very poetic as of late, and I miss writing fanciful little expositions. No matter how much work surrounds me, there should always be room for dreamlike musings. :)

Off to a meeting! Take care.

"Dream sweet dreams tonight..."

Sooooo bored. Today was very long. All I wanted was for this day to be over so that I could just sit here and do nothing. I'm sitting here doing nothing. Man...I really wish I were doing something. Haha.

This has been a very good week. Despite the pressure of debates, I have been in an excellent mood. Spring is such an intoxicating season. It seems as if all the world must be rejoicing. Milledgeville is picture perfect, but I have yet to make time for photos. This weekend might be the perfect opportunity. I'm going to be busy with formal and projects, but I plan to take advantage of the gorgeous weather before the summer humidity rolls in.

There are so many little shops downtown that still need exploration. Actually, I would like nothing more than to crash at the coffee shop with a latte and a good book.

I'm suddenly extremely tired... ::YAWN::

"Hearing them, seeing them, in the state I'm in..."

There are so many things that I could ramble about at the moment, but none of them seem to fit. In case I look back over this entry many months from now, I think I will jot down a few of the world's latest headlines. What has happened since I last updated? The Terri Schiavo case came to an end (a story which has been the topic of many heated debates as of late), Pope John Paul II passed away (resulting in one of the largest religious gatherings in modern history), and Prince Charles finally married Camilla Parker-Bowles (after 35 years, it's about time). Eric Robert Rudolph will plead guilty (he was under their noses for seven years before they caught him...amazing...), people are STILL insisting that Michael Jackson is innocent (no comment necessary), and a Kurd has been sworn in as Iraq's President (the first non-arab leader of an Arab country).

This is totally unrelated, but recent debates/discussions have left me wondering how often our "differences" are the result of an inability (or unwillingness) to examine the other person's point of view. Many times when there is discord between individuals, it is only heightened by misunderstanding and miscommunication. How often do we make an effort to understand what drives individuals with different values and beliefs? Why write this person off when you could gain knowledge (if nothing else) by understanding where he or she is coming from? The class that I despise above all others is currently strengthening this mindset. I am realizing that there are so many preconceived notions that are wrong 95% of the time. As people, we are too quick to rely on what we have heard from others, rather than exploring things for ourselves...rather than really understanding (in this case) our opponent. It is a recurring theme that is popping up not only in my classes, but in day-to-day life as well.