As I pack the last of my things here, I am getting ready for the next part of my life in Texas. I leave this Wednesday and I am dreading leaving every friend I have made in the past few years in Key West and here in Orlando as well. I do like to return back here to Florida one day and possibly live here again if I could, but I guess that is life and you have to move forward.
Making new friends is sometimes hard to do and I will never replace anyone who has respected me and I did nothing short of giving respect back in return, but it is something that I will have to get used to. I hope to find work in Texas that will get me somewhere in life worth living for. I will however enjoy getting to see my mom, her little dog Ollie, Charley, and Drew (who will begin college at Le Cordon Bleu).
I've accomplished a lot of things up to this point such as graduate from UCF, broke out of my shy habits, and even made a lot of friends here. It has been a long time since I cried about going somewhere else (haven't since my high school graduation), but I feel like I will as soon as I board my plane out of here because I am going to miss this place and as well as this state so damn much. I must do whatever it takes to get my life in order for the real world and make either an attempt to return to Florida or to go any place else. That is what is facing me.
If any friends are reading this, I just want to say thank you so much for being a part of my life, I love you and will miss each and every one of you!
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Friday, December 16, 2011
End of Fall 2011 and in Texas for the 1st time since mid-2010
wow, it is sure weird that time has moved so fast and that the Fall 2011 semester has ended. as for how i did, i passed all of my classes this semester (an A- in one class, 2 B's, and a B-) and i am damn well satisfied going into the Spring on how i should finish my time at UCF.
i am now at my Mom's new house in Grapevine, Texas and i gotta say it is a BIG improvement from their last house in Bedford. first off there is more room, there is more atmosphere outside, and that there is a lot of good channels to watch on TV here (compared to my basic cable in Orlando). to make matters a bit better, the weather is a lot cooler here (i am looking at my computer thermometer and it is 47 degrees outside, brrr!) and i am hoping that one of these days that it would snow here (wishful thinking, but it could happen).
my family looks a lot different in which my mom has a new hairstyle and my brother, Drew, looks tall as ever. i sure do miss my dad and my little bro, Stephen. guess i will be able to see them at either my or Drew's graduation.
in closing, i hope that all of my friends and family are having a great holiday season so far and enjoy this great time while it lasts. hope everyone is doing well!
i am now at my Mom's new house in Grapevine, Texas and i gotta say it is a BIG improvement from their last house in Bedford. first off there is more room, there is more atmosphere outside, and that there is a lot of good channels to watch on TV here (compared to my basic cable in Orlando). to make matters a bit better, the weather is a lot cooler here (i am looking at my computer thermometer and it is 47 degrees outside, brrr!) and i am hoping that one of these days that it would snow here (wishful thinking, but it could happen).
my family looks a lot different in which my mom has a new hairstyle and my brother, Drew, looks tall as ever. i sure do miss my dad and my little bro, Stephen. guess i will be able to see them at either my or Drew's graduation.
in closing, i hope that all of my friends and family are having a great holiday season so far and enjoy this great time while it lasts. hope everyone is doing well!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
another Thanksgiving in Orlando
well once again, i will not be seeing some of my family and friends for Thanksgiving...instead it will just be another day of eating and business as usual. it is times like these that i do miss many of my friends and family for these times. on the schedule for tomorrow is watching the Thanksgiving Day Parade, finding a place to eat, watching NFL football, and probably going to talk with my family by phone...joy.
however it is not all bad for me. if there was one thing to be thankful for, it would be for all of my friends and family members because without them, i would not be able to get to the point of my life of where i'm at right now.
with the Fall Semester close to an end, i am very excited that i will go get to see my mom, my step dad, and my brother (who will be graduating in May like me). there is however still an empty space that has not been filled and it's the support by my family that makes it worthwhile. anyways, i hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and would like to tell you to be happy for the life that you have right now and hope that it does get better!
however it is not all bad for me. if there was one thing to be thankful for, it would be for all of my friends and family members because without them, i would not be able to get to the point of my life of where i'm at right now.
with the Fall Semester close to an end, i am very excited that i will go get to see my mom, my step dad, and my brother (who will be graduating in May like me). there is however still an empty space that has not been filled and it's the support by my family that makes it worthwhile. anyways, i hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and would like to tell you to be happy for the life that you have right now and hope that it does get better!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Reflecting upon 25 years of TJ...
I look at the number 25...and I think, WOW! I sure have grown up so fast! I went to a multitude of places during all of my time including Key West (twice), Homestead, so many cities in Iowa, Tacoma (Washington), Idaho, Ft. Walton Beach, and even where I am now in Orlando.
All the things I have done in life up to this point can drive me to several places including playing in one sport for three straight years (4th grade-Basketball, 5th grade-Football, 6th grade-Soccer), being in the band for my middle and high school years, being in the choir for my elementary and high school years, getting my high school diploma, my associates in arts degree, and (soon enough) my bachelors in arts degree...whew, that's a lot of talk.
Today, I celebrate a quarter of a century of my life in which I did it my way with the help of family, friends, and other people who have helped along the way as well. I am thankful for the life I am living so far and I hope it will only get better. What the future holds for me? No one knows, but I know it will be getting better as it shapes up...and who knows? maybe in the next 25 years, i'll be blogging with a career, a wife, and successes (wishful thinking, right?) For now, I celebrate my birthday with the fact that I lived through my early years as successful and hope to gain more in the next coming years!
All the things I have done in life up to this point can drive me to several places including playing in one sport for three straight years (4th grade-Basketball, 5th grade-Football, 6th grade-Soccer), being in the band for my middle and high school years, being in the choir for my elementary and high school years, getting my high school diploma, my associates in arts degree, and (soon enough) my bachelors in arts degree...whew, that's a lot of talk.
Today, I celebrate a quarter of a century of my life in which I did it my way with the help of family, friends, and other people who have helped along the way as well. I am thankful for the life I am living so far and I hope it will only get better. What the future holds for me? No one knows, but I know it will be getting better as it shapes up...and who knows? maybe in the next 25 years, i'll be blogging with a career, a wife, and successes (wishful thinking, right?) For now, I celebrate my birthday with the fact that I lived through my early years as successful and hope to gain more in the next coming years!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
September went fast!
Boy, what a September it was...and it went by so quickly I didn't even think it went by so much. It was the fresh beginning of my final year at UCF and I began in a new major track in Broadcast Generalist. Now, a couple weeks later, I feel much more accomplished and hopefully had good grades to start the year with. I also have a couple of my friends that I used to have in previous classes to help me out.
As the end of September has reached, I feel great to have accomplished so much early on, but I've gotta stay on task and keep on the ball here...there's always a habit of the work getting harder and it's up to me to get through ok.
Next month is my birthmonth as my birthday is on October 17...on a Monday no less, ugh! There is also some more things going on campus as well as I try to look into possible internships to have before I graduate next year. The responsibilities keep getting harder, but I will look to get through it all right.
That is my life up to date so far...hope everyone else is doing great and hope to see you soon if I either see you or get a chance to talk to you guys!
As the end of September has reached, I feel great to have accomplished so much early on, but I've gotta stay on task and keep on the ball here...there's always a habit of the work getting harder and it's up to me to get through ok.
Next month is my birthmonth as my birthday is on October 17...on a Monday no less, ugh! There is also some more things going on campus as well as I try to look into possible internships to have before I graduate next year. The responsibilities keep getting harder, but I will look to get through it all right.
That is my life up to date so far...hope everyone else is doing great and hope to see you soon if I either see you or get a chance to talk to you guys!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Oh, the changes my friends have had
It may sound crazy but I still feel like my high school graduation was like only 1 year ago (when really it has been 6 years since I graduated from Key West High School). Since then, I've witnessed a lot of changes happening to all of my friends whether it is getting married, having a baby, and working in some place great after college graduation (or just right out of high school).
Soon, I'll be joining them, but probably will have to make a rain check on marriage and babies being born until I have a girl to spend my life with, lol! It still does feel strange that the same people I've made friends with over the years in high school, college, and anywhere else have changed for the better.
I hear all the time the same status quo message from my friends to "live life to the fullest", but my friends have really lived life and they are getting better with each passing day. I use this as motivation to improve as well so my life can be just as enjoyable or maybe even better than my friends are. So, to all of my friends near and far from where I'm living now, keep living life to the fullest...I will soon be joining you!
Soon, I'll be joining them, but probably will have to make a rain check on marriage and babies being born until I have a girl to spend my life with, lol! It still does feel strange that the same people I've made friends with over the years in high school, college, and anywhere else have changed for the better.
I hear all the time the same status quo message from my friends to "live life to the fullest", but my friends have really lived life and they are getting better with each passing day. I use this as motivation to improve as well so my life can be just as enjoyable or maybe even better than my friends are. So, to all of my friends near and far from where I'm living now, keep living life to the fullest...I will soon be joining you!
Friday, September 16, 2011
How much I miss home...
I go around here in Orlando looking at all the places to have fun at...but it is no secret that I do miss Key West. I've made so many friends, made a reputation of myself, and gone through all of the good and the bad times down there when I lived in Key West.
Back then, there were so many fun things to do around there such as the Magic Carpet Miniature Golf, two Laser Tag places and a fair once in a while. Now there is not much fun around except for the beaches, the downtown bars, and the attractions telling the history of Key West.
Despite that, it was a place of joy for me because I made friends and was able to come out of my shell thanks to them. If I did not have many friends, I would probably not be the fun loving TJ that you would see me as today. I always remember all the fun times in Key West including Fantasy Fest, New Year's, and the parties that I loved going to.
For many who have not experienced Key West, I tell you it is pure paradise and once in a while you should go here and for many who have lived and went to Key West, you would enjoy going back and seeing all the changes that have happened...I know I would. It has been 2 years since my family has moved from paradise (except my brother Stephen who is living with his girlfriend, Deanna) but I really would like to go back someday and enjoy a drink at a bar, a relaxing day at the beach, and socialize with others here and there.
For 10+ years, I loved being in Key West and even though I am not there, the fact that I lived there made me who I am today!
Back then, there were so many fun things to do around there such as the Magic Carpet Miniature Golf, two Laser Tag places and a fair once in a while. Now there is not much fun around except for the beaches, the downtown bars, and the attractions telling the history of Key West.
Despite that, it was a place of joy for me because I made friends and was able to come out of my shell thanks to them. If I did not have many friends, I would probably not be the fun loving TJ that you would see me as today. I always remember all the fun times in Key West including Fantasy Fest, New Year's, and the parties that I loved going to.
For many who have not experienced Key West, I tell you it is pure paradise and once in a while you should go here and for many who have lived and went to Key West, you would enjoy going back and seeing all the changes that have happened...I know I would. It has been 2 years since my family has moved from paradise (except my brother Stephen who is living with his girlfriend, Deanna) but I really would like to go back someday and enjoy a drink at a bar, a relaxing day at the beach, and socialize with others here and there.
For 10+ years, I loved being in Key West and even though I am not there, the fact that I lived there made me who I am today!
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