One Day And Counting...

So, tomorrow is the big day. The day I turn 25. I can't quiet believe it. It feels like such a significant number, and yet I don't feel like I am "there yet". I am not your typical turning-25 year old that is for sure. I'm still in such a transitory stage in my life, and by rights this is going to be a very transitory year for me. While I'd venture to guess the majority of guys my age are done with school, living outside of their parents homes, and following their dreams - I am definitely not there yet. However, my present is a means to an end, finishing school and all. It's a little better this semester than I remember it, and a big part of that has to do with perspective. I just keep telling myself that I only have a year left, that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, and once it's over I can follow my dreams. This year is all about responsibility - responsibility to my education, to my family, and hopefully the responsibility to build up some kind of semblance of self esteem within myself. I'm not sure how good I'm doing so far, but these are my goals for my 25th year of life. Sure - there is *SO* much more I want to accomplish, but every home needs a solid foundation, right? No castle, no matter how big or tall, can stand without a foundation upon the sand.

That being said, it's a confusing time (as always). My birthday usually, at least in my adult years, has been kind of a mixed bag. You no longer have the excitement of being a child and getting awesome gifts and a big ol' cake to blow out with your friends, and you are still reeling from the Devil's Holiday two days prior (Thanks Valentine's Day!). So - 25 is looking weird to me, but I'm sure it will be okay. I wish I were at a more fabulous point in my life - having my own apartment, living close to a group of gay guy friends, and for God's sake to have a partner to go through life with. But some things we cannot help. I have my health, I have my family, I have some of the greatest gay male friends in the whole entire universe that I speak to on this Blog and have had the good fortune to know in real life (And I'll live near you in a year, I swear!), I still have my youth, My good looks will hopefully last me a while longer, and no matter what - I've always got my best asset (no, not my Ass!) - my heart. So - I have a lot. Whatever tomorrow and the rest of this year brings, I'm ready for it. Well, I may not be ready perse, but I know I'll be able to handle it somehow, to survive it, and to move closer toward my dreams with each passing day.

I know I'm going out to dinner with my parents tomorrow night to some undisclosed location, so that should be nice. My older sister Meri is coming down from MA for the weekend to take me out on Friday night to another undisclosed location. What I'd really like to do is let my freak flag fly and party it the hell up! But I guess that is what my 26th Birthday can be for! For right now I will be very thankful of where I'm at, focused on where I'm going, and try to get through this 25th year with dignity, peace, maturity, and hopefully growth and prosperity. Here's to my silver birthday! :-)

Okay, I'm on break, so off to class I go...

Why I Am Moving To South Beach In 2007...

Hello Everyone!

I know I said I would be writing a lot this weekend, but it actually turned out to be a fairly busy weekend - a much busier one than I initially thought it would be. Friday night I went out for one of my best friend's birthday to the diner and then *Shock!* - I went ice skating for the first time in 6 or 7 years. Kristy Yamaguchi I am *NOT*! (Pictures to come shortly). I promise I'll write more early in the week. But, for right now I really need to show everyone why my heart yearns for far away shores. Sure - it's the sound of the rustling ocean, the feel of the warm sand between my feet, the temperate climate, the impassioned people, and the camraderie of the greatest group of guys I have ever met - but it's also so, pretty as it may be, I never have to walk outside to friggin' find this again! (see pictures below). LOL! :-)

All in all, the Blizzard of 2006 might have been "The Greatest Snowstorm On Record" for this area, but I actually remember past snowstorms being much worse. Maybe it's because my dad has the snowblower now, maybe it's because it was well forecasted and no one was planning on going anywhere anyway, maybe it's because it took place during an idle Sunday, maybe it's because I get off of school tomorrow for Lincoln's birthday (or something) so that I'm not fearing the commute, maybe it's because it has ironically been the warmest January on record so that we felt like we have been getting away with something (so that this snow was deserved) - but whatever the reason it honestly didn't seem THAT bad. Okay, it seemed a little bad when my dad turned red as a lobster from all of the snowblowing and looked as if he was going to pass out and die. But other than that - it wasn't horrible. Still - I wouldn't mind being on the beach right now! :-)

Anyways, for now I am going to hit the sack. I will write more soon like I promised. Seriously - so much is going on! 4 days until I turn 25 - I can't believe it! It's going to be pretty unmonumental as far as celebrations go, but I feel like its an important age and I'm looking forward to having a good 25th year of life. Maybe there won't be huge celebrations this year, but I'm looking forward to the rite of passage anyway. For the meantime, for those who couldn't witness it firsthand (pity, pity - lol) or just want to see my own take on it, I give you these pictures of the now famous Blizzard of 2006... Enjoy! :-)

Snow Angel or Snow Devil? =)

Picture taken 02.12.2006

Snow Bushie

Picture taken 02.12.2006

Although Sad She Is Being Used For Storage, Dad's 57' Chevy Nomad Is Glad To Have The Safehaven Of The Garage For This Blizzard.

Picture taken 02.12.2006

My Dad, Moving Some Serious Snow!

Picture taken 02.12.2006

Sunny, Sad That He Cannot Go Outside!

Picture taken 02.12.2006

The Cars, Under 2+ Feet of Snow

Picture taken 02.12.2006

The Lamp Post

Picture taken 02.12.2006

Front of Casa Friedman

Picture taken 02.12.2006

Coming Soon...

I promise I will update my blog a bunch this weekend - I have so many thoughts that I would really like to get out of my head and out into the universe. School started, my parents got in a HUGE fight the other night, and it's T-Minus 6 days till my big 25th birthday - so I have a lot of things going on right now that are ripe for the blogging. See you all this weekend! :-)