aswingin' I must go

good news - I don't have to work today.
bad news - I'm bored.
good news - I got to sleep in.
bad news - I sleep in every day so I actually have gotten too much sleep...
good news - I'm going to Alberta.
bad news - It's a 20+ hour drive.
good news - My mom recieved another tax return check for me.
bad news - I don't get it until I come back from Alberta.
good news - I get paid tomorrow.
bad news - I have to work tomorrow so we can't leave for Alberta till after 10pm.
good news - I'm of legal age in Alberta.
bad news - did I mention I'm bored?
good news - did I mention I'm going to Alberta?

roll the windows down and play the music loud

There are so many people I care a lot about, many of which are now graduated and I may never see again. And though goodbyes, of which I've had many, have never been my favorite, I'm still very greatful for goodbyes because it means there was a hello before it. Even though it hurts to watch many of you who mean so much to me leave, I thank God every time I remeber you. I thank God for blessign me with the opportunity to meet you and for the impact you have had on my life. I'm a different person because of you, in a good way. I just wish I had told you in person how much you mean to me because I can't just start listing names here. So this is kind of my tribute to all of you.
Thanks for being like older brothers and sisters to me. Thanks for creating a community of selfless givers. Thanks for the holloween parties, coffee hours, movie nights, dinners, brunches, and relaxing get-togethers often filled with music. Thanks for concerts. Thanks for introducing me to so many good musicians and bands I'd never even heard of. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and opinions and wisdom. Thanks for your honesty. Thanks for caring about the environment. Thanks for caring about the world. Thanks for showing me how great friendships can be!
I love you!