Thanksgiving Break, Day 1/5

This is my first day on thanksgiving break! I am at Regina's Aunt and Uncle's house. I am experiencing yet again the adventures of a new neighborhood and territory. Like having my room in a basement.

I would have liked to be home at a time like this, but alas, that was not in the plans the universe has in store for me.

I promised myself I would write at least a short blurb before I go to bed each day. As I had two morning practices in a row, and duty, I will be going to bed very soon! I'll get the "I'm thankful for these things" out of the way first, because I know they're expected. I'm not including family, because everyone should know I treasure that a lot, and that getting care packages are one of the coolest things a college student will ever get while at school.

I found my camera! Huzzah! It was underneath my sink, in a plastic bag. I blame Captain Planet. Don't ask haha. The trees now are bare, and I will for sure take pictures again soon of winter!

I am Thankful for:

~~~~An amazingly handsome boyfriend (Michael <3), who kisses me goodbye in public (with people around) , even though I know he hates PDA with a passion. It really showed me he cares.

~~~~An unbelievable best friend (Hannah) who gives me hugs and second hugs, even third hugs every day, and who smiles just because I'm smiling.

~~~~The Internet: for allowing such people to post their general life views/struggles/ and inspirations for me to read, in order to find love and beauty in the world again. These stories and pictures remind me of the beauty and diversity in everything and everywhere.

~~~~Being given a body that does what I want, and looks good while doing it! I'm usually the one to complain about how I'm not good looking enough, but deep down I know I've been gifted. Thank you, Genetics :)

Love,

Neil

'Nother Update

I know I know I haven't posted in a while. So I am now!

The swim meet last weekend was pretty good. Even with an injured finger and having to start on the wall while everyone else starts off the blocks, I did pretty well. I wasn't paying too much attention to my times or anything (still trying to get into the swing of it all again), but I know I got 2nd in the 50 free!!! I also got a 1:13 in breaststroke, which kind of bummed me out because I wanted a 1:11 at least, if not a 1:09. Im blaming the finger, and the fact that it was my 4th event of the day. oh well.

Things with Michael are going really well, at least as far as I know. He has a blog too, and so he'll probably read this and leave a comment! lol. I have been getting to know Regina, Jayne, Hannah, Nikki, and John Fox (yes, even John Fox!) a lot better this year, and things are going great. Speaking of my lane mate, I have been feeling so much better and faster and stronger this year! I am so much more in tune with my muscles and stamina. Life is good :)

I am on duty tonight, and have a swim meet in the morning somewhere in the Cities. Yay for catching up on sleep on a bus! I'll be sure to bring my iPod and my blue circle pillow!

Neil

Picture Time?

I think so!

Break is going well so far.We are planning on going on the Ropes' course, and making lots of food for ourselves!!! I looked at my splinted finger (has to be splinted for 6 weeks, and the red swollen part isn't red anymore! Anyways, here are some wonderful pics of Michael, my boyfriend! (still so weird to say...)

I have a boyfriend!

I now have a boyfriend! His name is Michael Dold, and he is the cutest and most amazing guy!

I made him dinner. It consisted of Spaghetti and garlic bread. For dessert, I bought some Gelato. It was amazing! While we were sharing it, I got so nervous because I was about to ask him. So I just told him that I was really nervous about it, and even though I was planning on saying something really fancy, would he go out with me?












he said Yes! <3