Sounds: Fall Out Boy

Returning home with a profound appreciation for my own home and situation. It's not pity for Natalie and Laura's lives, but rather realizing that theirs is not one for me. I like my life the way it is, and any doubts I had about not moving with them were completely disspelled. I did, however, gain a renewed drive to achieve the goals I have in my life. Maybe part of it is that I have a more clear definition of these goals and what it's going to take to achieve them. Another part is that I was able to get away from the clutter and demands of being at home. I was able to step back and see things from a farther distance.

*pausing to admire the beautiful city as I bid it farewell*

If I don't totally know exactly what it'll take to reach my goals, I at least have a less-than-vague notion, and I know where to go to find out what it'll take. These goals include:

-Improving my GPA to at least a 3.5 (if not higher)

-Paying off my insurance ticket

-Paying off my student loan to my mother

-Saving any and all extra money

-Taking a trip to Washington this summer

-Taking a trip to the east coast within the next year

-Getting a car

-Getting my general ed done by in time to...

-Get accepted to Boston University in fall of 2010

-Paying off my car loan (I already got the loan...I need to start paying it)

-Quit smoking

-Get a phD in psychology

-Take a trip to Europe again

Things Noticed During the Ride

-A Burger King with Chinese fast food

-How out of the public eye the members of Panic At The Disco have stayed (especially in comparison with their friends, Fall Out Boy)

-How different music sounds when only one headphone works

-A random pine tree still strewn with Christmas tinsel

7:15pm

Finally home!!! So glad I'm home. I'm ready to relax in my own bed and eat my own food and not spend money everytime I get bored!!!! I missed my mommy, I missed my kitten, and I missed my stupid, boring little town. I love it!!!