Finally... It's Over

Upon my latest research paper completion, I have finally realized that I will never need to write another research paper. Well, that’s not entirely correct. I will have to write many other research papers probably, but none of them will ever need however many notecards or numerous drafts. They will just need one final copy to evaluate my grade.

Upon this momentous event in the course of the completion of my senior year, I finally realize that I am officially done, and free from the worry of having to complete another project or paper. This can only lead to one thing, that senioritis has finally kicked into full effect. I have been waiting for this moment for three weeks, and I couldn’t be more happier to know that my senior year is almost over. Now I get to look forward to only a few things: baseball season, spring break, the end of classes, prom, graduation, and last but certainly not least SENIOR WEEK. 

These events mark the end of a four year period in my life, which culminate into the greatest week of my teenage life. I am so excited I can hardly stand it, which again means that I am going to be so unfocused for the rest of the school year, but yet I still have to seem amused so I don’t need to take most of my finals.

The Power of Music

As I sit here, typing on my mac, trying to think of what I should write about this week. Now usually it takes me a good few minutes, maybe an hour on a bad day, so to pass the time I play my music. It then hits me... I should talk about something with a music oriented theme, so here I go.

In my mind, there is nothing like music. It has so many uses in today’s society. For instance, it is a way for people to convey what they are trying to say without actually saying it or they just don’t want to cause any legal strife. It also is a way for people to say what is going on and asks them to help out the cause. Even background music in movies has a basic idea, which is to show what is going to happen or what is about to happen. It also can be used as a way of foreshadowing what’s about to happen, like if something scary is about to happen an eerie or intense tune comes on.

Apart from all these uses that music can be used for, there is no definite use for music, because there are so many genres. I mean let’s look at them. There is: rap, hip-hop, country, pop, R&B, disco, rock & roll, reggae, electric, metal, and classic. Now I don’t know about anyone else, but that’s a lot of music, and each specific genre sings about certain things. 

Now I don’t really have any musical preference, and I’ll basically listen to anything, except country (not a fan). My favorites, however, are: rap, hip-hop, r&b, and rock. I don’t know why but those are the genres that attract my attention. Now with so many genres there are bound to be different opinions, so I would be delighted if others would post their musical preferences. I don’t judge either, so just say what you like and possibly list some of the songs that you like so I can share your interest in them.

P.S.: A few of the songs that I have found lately that I think are really good are: Look at Me Now by Chris Brown and Uptown by Drake featuring Bun B and Lil’ Wayne (rap); Rocketeer by the Far East Movement, Out of my Head by  Lupe Fiasco featuring Trey Songz, and Young, Wild & Free by Wiz Khalifa featuring Snoop Dogg (hip-hop); and Yeah 3X by Chris Brown (R&B).

BIRTHDAY!!!

So another week has gone by, and as the month of February comes to a close I realize one thing... that tomorrow is finally my birthday!! Woohoo!! I mean it’s about time I’ve been waiting for this all month, but the sad thing is though that I almost forgot that tomorrow is going to be my birthday.

Now that’s sad, but that’s only because I’ve been busy over the course of the past month thinking about the various things I have to do. For instance, baseball tryouts start in two days; I’ve been visiting colleges left and right; and I have finally started my scholarship applications. So now that I have gotten some stuff done on my to-do list, it’s time for me to relax for one day. Then I go back to the old grind... again, but it’s ok because this year is almost over.

That’s not the point though. What is the point is that I’m excited for this year. The reasons for the excitement for my birthday this year is that reaching the age of eighteen is a year where you are finally considered an adult. On top of the reaching of adulthood at age eighteen you can finally vote... and go to jail... and some other stuff that will go unnamed, so yea I’m excited. Also, there is another reason my birthday is exciting, and that’s the fact that I am born on my grandfather’s birthday. Thats right two Gene’s were born on the same day, what are the odds. I am especially grateful for this because my name wouldn’t be Gene if I wasn’t born on his birthday. My name would be David instead, yea that’s a scary thought for those of you who know my brother, but that’s besides the point.

Now other than my birthday, this week isn’t that bad. I mean on Tuesday most seniors are off, so I can finally take my car to the shop to get the flat tire I’ve had for three weeks fixed. Then, comes the soon-to-be highlight of the rest of my year... baseball season. So yea, I’m gonna be pretty pumped this week. GET EXCITED!!!

Tis the Season

Well it’s almost springtime, and on everyone’s mind is the thought of the eventual warmth that will be coming our way. However, spring brings about only one thing in my book. What is this one thing that excites me more than warm weather... that’s right, BASEBALL!! 

This is the one time of the year that I actually look forward to (aside from Senior Week this year). It’s the time where every person in Delaware begins to prepare for their season in hopes of bringing home a championship at the end of it.

Now I’ve been playing ball since I was three years old, so this is kind of a big deal for me. It’s like Mark Burgess and swimming, they were meant for each other. All I remember is that every year I would go out with my dad and we would bat and field together, but as I have gotten older and my skill has increased I have had to get ready in new more efficient ways. Now I go to the batting cages at Vince’s or I go to Wockenfuss or go to throw the ball around with my friends where ever possible. 

What’s even better this year though, is the fact that our very own St. Marks baseball team is defending our championship title. It’s just motivating when everyone who you play just wants to beat you. Basically, it’s like walking around with a target on our back. On the other hand, baseball is a great time where you just hang with your friends on the field during practice, on those long bus rides to and from other schools, and even winning some (or all) of your games...or a championship isn’t too bad either. So what is it that makes me excited for this time of year? Is it the feeling of the field beneath your cleats, or the feeling of the bat and glove as your glide your hand up and down them; it could even be the feeling of holding a baseball for the first time during the season or playing the first game. No matter what it is that gets a player going though, there is always one feeling that each baseball player has in common. This is the excitement and the thrill of the upcoming baseball season... to watch and to play. So remember everybody and to all those who play or are fans of baseball: It’s about that time.

Memories...

As I sit here staring at my macbook pro, I think of all the things that have taken place over the past four years. The reason this comes to mind is that today I was taken to St. John the Beloved, my former school, to do a Catholic Schools Week event. As I walked in the building, I took notice of many things, but mainly the fact that I felt like a giant compared to everything in the school. This was completely shocking, because it was only four years ago that I was sitting in those seats thinking of my future at St. Marks.

Then later today when we finished at St. Johns, we stopped at the mall for lunch, and as I am eating my McDonald’s some of my friends suggest to go shopping. So we begin walking around the mall, and we meet up with this other group that came with us to the mall. As we are walking around, we just casually walk into Spencer’s, and as we are looking at their fares someone is just looking at stuff saying that we have to bring this to Senior Week after graduation. Immediately, my mind starts spinning with the thought of whats going to happen during that week. 

Then as we leave Spencer’s, it just pops into my head that this year is already more than half-way over. This depresses me, because it means I only have until the end of the summer with the people who I have known for four years, four of the greatest years of my life. I mean I have had some of my greatest memories in this school. For instance, I have made many friends who I wouldn’t trade the world for, and I have had many great experiences; but I’m going to miss this, since I am probably going to go to college somewhere away from Delaware and make a whole bunch of new friends. However, in spite of all that’s going to happen within this next year, I will never forget what St. Marks and everyone I met have done for me, and hopefully I never will.

Decisions, Decisions

Today has been a great day. I have shortened periods on all of my classes and my workout for baseball was not at all difficult. However, there is always something that just interrupts this happy train of thought I have, and of course it happens when I get home. What it is you might ask? Well, when I walk in my house, immediately the second I step through the door my mom just says: “So have you made any decisions about college?” 

Once I heard this, I immediately think of all the things I still have to do before I enroll to the college of my choice on May 1, 2011. I still have to sign up for some scholarships, because as we all know, college isn’t cheap; I have to visit a few colleges to decide which one has the right fit for me; and finally I have to enroll to that college. Now I’ve been trying to put this off for quite a while, and it finally caught up with me. It’s not that I don’t want to do it though, it’s just this is the most difficult decision that I’ve had to make in my entire life.

Now I know I’m probably in the same boat as many other seniors in high school all over the United States and that I shouldn’t complain, but this is quite a predicament. I mean I have some choices for colleges but just can’t make up my mind. Anyone have any advice or opinions?

Snow... Friend or Foe?

Well, it’s Sunday night and I’m bored, so I’m going to finally write my blog (sorry Ms. Healey). So what immediately comes to my mind is... we have school tomorrow?!?! Whoa right, I mean it seems like we haven’t had school in forever, because there is always some sort of snowstorm during the middle of the week which gets us off for one or two days. 

Now, I don’t have any complaints about this snow we’ve been getting. It’s nice to have off (mainly because we as seniors don’t really need to make them up), but there is a downside to snow.

One of the follies of snow is the fact that I have had to shovel my driveway and my grandmother’s driveway every time it has snowed... and now my back hurts and I’m tired of it. I just want all of the snow to melt and for spring to get here because that means Easter vacation is coming up and that the year is almost over. Now I know what most people are thinking: Snow is lovely! Winter Wonderland! All that sappy junk. But i’m sick of snow, enough said, and now I found out at work today that we are expecting more snow for this week!!?! No freakin’ way! 

All I have to say is we better have off school if it snows. We better have off!