mikey_th_renrat

so, it hasnt been anywhere near as long, however, it is still not as frequently as I had intended on updating. The Faire season has been nothing short of interesting. Between things happening to me, maaking an entirely new circle of friends, and seeing some in a new light, or lack thereof. i've found myself drawn more and more into the music there, and less to the drums. There are certain people, while I found myself kinda drawn to before, have become less intruiging to me. I don't know if it is familiarity, or just flowing down our own paths. Outside of Faire, I am noticing the same thing happening, minus the wonderful music. I really feel as though I am maturing a lot right now, and that I am still in a metamorphic state. I have reached a point where I like working at the place I am, and find myself getting upset when I feel kinda cheated out of a potential 8 or 16 hours of OT. I still have some things I am working on improving bout myself, but I am getting there. I am much more of a man than I was a year ago, and at this point next year, will be so much more of a man than I am right now even. Anyway, time to call it a post.

If it seems like it has been forever since I last updated, it is becuase it has been in fact, nearly 6 months. I've been busy trying to figure out my emotions, my finances, and my desires for what I want most out of life. I've been too busy internally to send an external update. But since I think I have it mostly figured out, I'll let you all in on whats been going on with me. I have been at the hotel where I work for over a year now. The last relationship I was in broke up rather abruptly and that hurt me rather deeply. But, life moves on, and there is nothing too painful to move on. I've moved out on my own, and am happy with my roommates. I have been listening to my heart more and more, and am happier for it. Also, I have been singing more, and have two friends that I consider near and dear to my heart, because they enjoy singing me with me.
More on Mikey, more frequently. Ta!

Current Mood: bittersweet
Current Music: Drink Between Friends - Michael 'Quinn

If it seems like it has been forever since I last updated, it is becuase it has been in fact, nearly 6 months.

Current Music: Drink Between Friends - Michael O

So, I waited until the last minute to upload an essay for my English class, my fist speech of the semester is still just random thoughts in my head, and I m putting my math homework off until after the Super Bowl. I feel like I am in high school with cooler class hours. I missed being in school. I have to be up at 5 in the morning in order to get to work on time tomorrow, which bites. I hope to have piece of mind, but I don't think that it is in the cards for me anytime in the immediate or intermediate future. Ah, well.

Alright, I suppose it is time for a massive update on what has been happening in the lie of your good, odd pal, Mikey. So, as you all know, I have been working at the hotel (Holiday Inn Select at O'Hare) for going on 5 months now. I really enjoy the job, but because this is the season when business travel slows, it follows that so do my hours. With that in mind, I submitted an application for one of the city colleges down here in Chicago. I plan on using Veteran's Benefits to pay for it. I will be taking, if I can manage to place into proper classes (which shouldn't be an issue) English 101, Business,Accounting, Spanish, and CIS(Microsoft Office). I look forward to putting that much of a challenge in front of me. I still have bills and whatever, and am trying to balance all of that with what is a projected 24 hour workweek. The sacrifice i am making to do this is basically giving up any hopes of having a weekend. However, this will pay off a few years down the line, when I am making more than I am now, because I will have at least an AA. In the meantime, I have been with a wonderful girl for a little over 4 months now, and wouldn't trade a minute of the whole thing back. I have a steady place to live and a great group of friends (that I do sometimes wish I could see more). My ankle has undergone an average recovery, however, I do still have days where the pain flares up, so I think that my Drum Jam days might well be over, at least as a dancer. I have some other issues medically speaking that I am keeping close to my chest until I have more information on them. I love you all and can't wait to see your smiling faces again.


Mikey

Um, yeah, I am, in fact, still alive. I have not perished, but due to an outrageous lack of time for myself, my posting has and will probably continue to be limited.

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For those of you yet to receive the news, My Concsientious Objection Papwerork got approved. I don't have any orders or anything to help me clear (get out of the army), but I have received word that I will in fact, be getting out! In other news, I hate running, i think that is the absolute worst form of torture known to man, other than being subjected to hours of bubble gum pop.Starting Monday I will be doing PT twice a day again, and rather hate the thought of getting to run twice a day. Weather = sucky, and saint pattys day is going to be white here in watertown.

Mikey + Internet =extraordinarily happy mikey
that is all

um, so yeah. My cell phone decided that it was time to join the big tower in the sky. So if you werer in (semi) regular contact with me, please call me, as all my numbers were saved in my phone. Also, Moo.

Mikey right now = sad, achy, and generally emo.
My body hurts, because, well, sleeping on couch is generally not good for it on top of it constantly hurting since ive been back in the states. My mind hurts, cuase ive had too much time to think and therefore have been thinking too much. My spirit hurts, cause well, I've come to the glum realization that I won't get to see everyone that I want to see.

Love for all

happy valentines day. May those of you with loves spend great time with them, and may those of you looking for love, good luck hunting.

Okay, for those of you who are not yet aware, which is probably most of you, I will be back in town for three weeks, starting next week. (I fly in on the 4th, but thats curretnly kinda booked. Go bears!!)

Anyway, I need to try to arrange meeting up with people and the like. So, please give me a call sometime, and we shall try to hammer things out.

There are three people that I would be especially happy to hear from. 1)Damien, you big old blob of androgyny, you.

2) Mandy. I am dying with the curiousity about the Giftmas present, and really, really would just like to see how we click. With our adorable-ness combined, we could do anything(insert evil laughter).

3)Traveller. Just to bask in the warmth of your personality would be uber-awesome.

The rest of you, do not take this as a slight, seeing as I want to see everyone again, but those are the top three.

Here's the cell phone number, so that you can call, and we can try to arrange stuffies. (520) 236-4942

Or comment, and leave your number, and a good time to call.

Sorry about the lack of online-ness, but no internet in the barracks as of yet.
Laughter, love, and lunar blessings, Mikey

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I am not sure how many people know this yet, but....
I am going back to the states as of next week.
So, because of that, I am going to be moving out of my b-hut tomorrow or Sunday, so I am going to be offline for some time. Do not worry. I will be back, and much mroe attuned to your time of day.

hugs and laughter for all

As this day draws to a close, so does the chapter of my life titled 2006. It's been a rough year for me. The whole being deplyed to Afghanistan thing really helps set the mood for ugh-ness.However, given the recent pattern my years have taken, I would not be horribly surprised if 2007 ends up being a great year for me. Starting in 02, the even numbered years have led me to one misfortune or another, sometimes through my own actions, and sometimes through the actions of the fates. The odd numbers, however, have balanced my life out, and have been relatively good years. While 2006 has had its bright spots, such as faire; it has for the most part done its best to let me down. So Welcome, 2007. I hope that you manage to treat me well. My plans for the year very greatly depend on whether or not I get out, however, one constant is getting my stupid drivers lisence this year. I also plan on making some sort of resolution, but cant think of any vices to properly give up, and the army is going to make me be in shape anyway, so there goes most of the resolutions I can think of. I would like to get more college out of the way, but again, that hinges on wether or not I get discharged. Anyway, my coherent thoughts seem to be fading rather fast tonight, so I am going to say good night, and happy new year!

Phone calls home
refreshing sounds
friendly voices

some old, some new
good for spirit
great for hope

love reconnected
freindships grown
relationships better

phone calls home
waiting to make more
love waits you all





and on a very closely related note, I leave for home in 2 weeks from today!