Absence makes the heart grow fonder....

How true it is. I just got all settled in and I miss my dad and dog like crazy. My dad couldnt help me move in today because he has to work the republican national conention. So whack. And of course I miss my dog, he is like a brother to me. My mom brought him up today to me and I started to tear up. Ims tarting to right now just thinking about him. Lord knows how im gonna do when he dies....sheesh. Ive just gotta embrace this oppurtunity and bite the bullet and get over it. I have a car so I can drive back whenever I want to, they miss me as much as I miss them, if not more. Fuuuuuck. Ive just gotta get into the swing of things and I'll be good. I cant wait until the new season of the office starts, and the new season of Heroes. That will be great becasue 1) i will be over this homesick shit 2) the shows will be on and 3) i will have a routine n shit, and be totally money.

I want to start reading more too. I brought a bunch of books that im half way done with, but just gotta finish them. I really want to get the book Marley and Me. Its about a true story about a family that adopts a troublesome dog. I know how it ends already, but i want to read it anyway.

Peyton Manning is a fuckin funny dude. Im sure he is awesome to kick it with.

So hyped on some new Lemar and Dauley. I gotta start getting their stuff in large. Clean myself up a little bit. I gotta ditch the baggy look. So played out. Comfortable, but not baggy. Plus, the parents would dig it too.

I gotta start posting pictures n shit. i think i figured it out. but im at a loss for what to put up.

I might go out tonight. We'll see. I gotta call this girl back in like 8 min. Still havent decided wether to go out or not. I should, go hang out with the buddies. Kyle would stay back though, dude has football in the morning.

Fuuuuck. Get over this shit, Andy. Your gonna kill it this year, and you know it. Sure your away from home, but go home in a couple weekends and kick it at home.

Thats what i have been saying to myself.

LATE

I'm Leavin, on a Jet Plane...

...dont know when i'll be back a-gain.

Not really leaving on a jet plane, but moving to school tomorrow. Super bummed because I have to leave my dog and my dad wont be there to help me move in. It would be way easier if he was going to be there. My mom and step dad will be though, so it should be alright. My dad is working the Republican National Convention stuff going on downtown. Dude has been working 12 hour days since Monday and isn't off until Friday. Champion.

So im just kickin it, trying to remember everything to bring. Pretty sure I got it all.

It was my last day seeing Max until early January when he gets back. It was tough to say goodbye to the guy, but he will have a good time and I can't wait to hear his stories. I sent him this text about some stuff I had to tell him before he left, so that felt good.

Sooo yeah, tomorrow is the day. Im excited to start, and it looks like my teachers are gonna be pretty alright too. I looked them up on www.ratemyprofessors.com . Such a good idea for a site. It helps out alot. Hopefully it does for me.

Ive got a pretty sweet schedule. Monday-Wed goes like 1255-355 or something, and tuesday-thursday is 1220-220. no classes fridays. 2 online classes. and 5 credits over Winterm. 19 credits before spring semester is pretty legit, so I cant complain.

Man I wish I could bring my dog with. That would make things so much easier.

My buddy Kyle moved in to the place today. He said it was sweet, and dude has good taste. So im excited to see it.

Thats about all I got over here.

One more thing. Chad Johnson, a Wide Reciever for the Cincinatti Bengals, legally changed his alst name to "Ocho Cinco", which of course means 8 5 in spanish, which just happens to be his number. God, I love Chad Johnson.

Fantasia

Is a fuckin sweet movie.

I've gotta pack up all my stuff pretty quick and im thinking about doing it today and tomorrow. Or maybe just tomorrow. All i really have left are clothes and random shit to bring. And my TV's. That one I have is so heavy, for sure not looking forward to moving that in. Luckily there is an elevator in my building, so thats sweet.

Im gonna miss my dog alot, which sucks. He for sure goes through seperation anxiety and I feel really bad for him. But home is only an hour and a half drive away, so thats not bad. Plus, no classes on fridays so I have 3 day weekends all semester. Clutch.

Went to Stout yestarday and got my new computer and hung out at Adam/Wade/Bill/Cory/Jordan's house for a while. Had a BBQ and a bunch of people came over, so that was sweet. This year should be a good time if things like that keep happening.

Im excited to see kyle again, that kid is a riot. Its gonna be even crazier living with the dude. I hope both of our other roommates are legit. They seem like cool dudes.

Max is leaving in a couple days, and its gonna be weird not seeing him or talking to him for a while. Hopefully he keeps in touch while on his long adventure. He will have a blast, im sure of it. He's gonna meet up with Peter somewhere in Europe hopefully, so they will have some stories to tell im sure. I really hope Peter moves back soon. I miss that kid.

So bummed, I went to go get my books while in Menomonie last night but the library was closed. Fuckin weak. Oh well, I'll just have to get them with the freshmen. Sweet.

This girl is throwing a going away party for me tonight I think. I dont know if its gonna be a huge one or not, but she was kicking around the idea last night. So we'll see what happens.

Mark and I played Cranium last night at his house versus Molly and Roonie, and we totally beat ass. So good at that game. Thanks to my and marks clutch drawing abilities, and our knowledge of completely random shit, we took them down in historical fashion.

I really hope I get to hang out with everyone before I leave. Im sure I will, but there is always that chance that things wont work out. Max and I are supposed to kick it today, so that will be good.

Trying to figure out this Loan shit for school is crazy stressfull. If we dont get this one we are applying for, I might not be able to stay at Stout which would be wacktacular. I dont know what I would do if I couldnt go to school. That would suck.

Ive been thinking about applying to the U of M possibly. I always think about this before I leave to go to school because I dont want to leave. And I think it would be so sweet to live with all those fools downtown somewhere. Man, that would be a blast. I dont know if they have an Industrial Design program there or not, but if not, I could go for Graphic Design, which would always be legit.

So who knows.

My dads all psyched on the Republican VP nominee, but im kind of over it. Its some lady from Alaska. Im all about Obama. I really think he has what it takes to turn this country around, and with everything the way it is, we could use a change.

I really want to start writing a script for something. When I watch TV shows or Movies, I think to myself, "I can be as funny as that, if not more funny." Max and I were planning on writing one because we have the same humor, but dude is bouncing to Italy, so I guess I'll have to write it myself. Which I am totally cool with.

My phone has been acting really weird lately. It doesnt ring, which kind of defeats the purpose of a phone, so I'll have to mess around with it.

I want to get a job so I can get an iPhone. Those are hot in the streets right now. And they look sick too. But I have heard they cost more in the long run, which doesnt sound too sweet.

Thats about it for now. Gotta go start packing stuff. Sweet, not.

What it is, whatchu' want

Really feelin the Mos Def CD right now. It came out last year i think, still so sick though. Whole different feel and sound to it. Its called Tru3 Magic.

Im gonna try to post links of things that im into lately, or pictures of them or something. I think im gonna have to open like a flik3r account or some shit. Totally worth it though.

Also feeling this dude who makes music under the name Girl Talk. So sick. could listen to it all day. if your reading this, I advise you to stop and listen to some Girl Talk.

Get in where ya fit in.

Super into this show called Heroes right now too, with that Hayden Panetierre chick. She's a looker, thats for sure. I kind of hit the ground running though, I started watching season 2, so ill have to get on that season 1 tip.

This black dude walked up to me at target, and I kid you not, said, "Those are some cold shoes, mayyyne." I was wearing my royal blue nike sb blazer low's with blue laces. I can die a happy man, haha!

My main man Max made me a mix of classical music, which I appreciate immensely. I heard listening to it while doing homework is crazy legit, so im gonna try it out. It cant hurt anything, can it?

Talked to my brother today, thats always fun. Dude is so funny. I wish he would start one of these. that'd be tight.

School starts soon, kinda bummed on that just because i gotta leave my dog. I hate doin that shit. He always knows im leaving too. He'll latch onto my leg like he was gonna hump my leg, but he doesnt. He's like a little kid who doesnt want me to leave. What bums me out alot too is that my dad smokes like a chimney, and tank loves to be around people, and wont leave his side, even when he smokes. So that makes me hella sad. And i know my dad wont walk him at all, so he's just gonna get fat and get lung cancer. and he is the best dog ever. I wish i could just take him with me. Hopefully next year...

"That white T, well to me, look like a nightgown. Make ya mama proud, take that thang 2 sizes down."-Andre 3000

Such a good rhyme. Andre 3000 is one of the best rappers ever. Hands down. I could name so many songs that he guest spots on and straight kills it. So sick.

Im fuckin hungry and want to watch "In Bruges" again. that movie is raw as fuck. Im bout to watch some Heroes though, ill drop a line tomorrow.

Off like a prom dress.

A favorite verse of mine right now is.....

Faboulus's verse from the song Nothing On Me off the Carter III. It goes a little something like this...

I'm with a hundred and one niggas we dalmation doggy Deep
And fly with the tongue so if u feelin froggy leap
Kermit you better think before you ribbit
Don't be murdered over your song before add lib it
I pop up like xzibit
But Givin' im at your crib it's
Not to put no f**kin fish tanks in your civics
F**k getting your ride pimped
You'll get hard tied wimped
Have u in da trunk curled up like fried shrimp
It's been a good year maybe I should ride a blimp
Cause your boy jus stay above the game
They tryna tag em, spray a brotha frame
But your shots can't reach me I'm way above your aim
Go 'head nigga, say another name
Take dis family for a joke play dem wayans brotha games
And I'm a get u sucka
I be scheming with dis keenin
Aimin with dis damon
I'm puttin dat major pain in
My lil man is on ya marlon and shawn ya
Lay da beef on dis noodle
Make some noodle lasagna
40 cal fetticine tre pound pasta
You reach for dis medallion you must like italian, nigga
You only see me pushin if the drivers tired
I work da s6 ever since the 5 retired
The drop top, dey say it's Ocean Drive inspired
So you could call a cab once your bitch fall for fab

Way vulgar, I know. I just love how he ties in the Wayans brothers to it and has it make sense. For sure an all time favorite verse right there.

That has been stuck in my head today, so i thought i would post it since everything else that is on my mind goes on here.

going to Cal Surf and Familia in a little bit. Kind of sucks though because its right before rush hour traffic. Sweet planning Max! just kidding. but seriously, that sucks.

Dropped a class today so im down to 14 credits, but im thinking about picking up another one just so i stay busy. possibly one for my minor? we'll see. Ill keep you "POSTed". that Pun was intended.

Yup.

So thats that right now. I'll holler later

drop top BM's, im the man, girlfriend!

fuckin A right doggie thats good cake.

so hella bummed that my good buddy amar is leaving tomorrow. man i love hanging out with that kid, always knows how to make a guy laugh. thats what i hate about summer, you know? just saying goodbye to everyone, but like my good friend max says "i guess thats just a part of life." and hes right. no one is gonna be around forever. So get used to the goodbyes because they never get any easier. Woah. thats a trip to think about.

kind of excited about this next year, its gonna be a fuckin rager. might already have housing figured out too. might live with some close friends, which would be raw. thinkin about dropping this class and taking it next semester since i picked up 5 credits over winter break. ill talk with my mom about it and see what she thinks. and my brother. he always helps

whats weird to think about is where i would be at without my brother? or where would you be without one or more of your siblings? having him live far away really made me realize how much i took him for granted while he lived here. i never really got along with him until i was like 14, then he left 3 years later so we didnt have a good strong bond like we do know. But that saying is right, Absence makes the heart grow fonder. and its so true because i appreciate him more that he isnt here, which is weird. but when he does get here, its super bad ass (hot rod). i dont know, maybe im just rambling. I do know that I am greatful for having a brother like him, who has been a mentor to me since day 1, whether i like to admit that or not. I am where I am today thanks alot to him. I just wish i hadnt been such a prick all those years.

I guess at the end of summer i tend to realize all the people in my life and how greatful i am for meeting them. All the Krew, i dont know where i would be without any of them. We might have our differences at times, but deep down we will always be the krew no matter what. man that sounds cheesy but its so true. My biggest fear is everyone growing apart. God that would suck, just thinking about it bums me out, because i know it could eventually happen. and i know they say all good things must come to an end, but i dont know if the krew could ever end. We are always going to have that special bond. A bond that i dont know anyone else could have. Im for sure rambling, but this time of year really makes me think about stuff and puts things into perspective.

Im gonna fuckin miss my dog while im gone. I love that dude. as much as he pisses me off sometimes, he's always there for me hahaha. Went on a run with him today and dude was so tired that he could barley make it back. He's kind of out of shape so im trying to get him in better shape before i leave because i know my dad wont walk him, even though he says he does. I can read that guy like a book.

I really want to get these shoes before i go back to school, even though i just got 2 pairs of shoes. fuck it, im doing it before i go back. Hall-ER.

im out for now, check back next time for in depth descriptions of each krew member. that should be fun.

Son do you know what im stoppin nyou fo'?...

......cuz im young and im black and my hats real low. do i look like a mind reader sir? i dont know. am i under arrest or should i guess some mo'? well you was doin 55 in a 54. licenses and registration and step outta the car. are you carrying a weapon on nyou? i know alotta' you are. I aint steppin outta shit, all my papers legit. well do you mind if i look around your car a lil' bit? well my glove compartment is locked, so is the trunk in the back, and i know my rights, so you gon' need a warrent fa' dat. Arentchu sharp as a tack. You some typa' law or sumnt', somebody important or sumnt? naw i aint pass the bar but i know a lil bit, enough taht you wont illegaly search my shit. well we'll see how smart you are when the K-9 come........

I got 99 problems but a bitch aint one, hit me!

one of the dopest verses ever by one of the best rappers ever, jay-z. I dont really know why i typed all that out. i couldnt figure out what to name this post, so i just started with the beggining of that verse.

so its been a while since i posted, and have gone through a ton of emotions, but im on the right track again. the whole break up thing really threw me for a loop and i was fucked up for a couple days. i know some people will say that we only dated for a short period of time, but you dont understand what i went through and how i changed in that time. thats what it was such a hard break up. she helped me open up alot to not only her, but to my MOM which was huge because since she left my dad, ive kept so many of those negative emotions in. And Krissy reeally helped me open up and i had a huge talk with my mom and we hashed out a bunch of stuff and our relationship is better now because of it, and I really have Krissy to thank for that.

Another thing which my dad helped me realize was that, i have never been so emotionally close with a girl as i was/still am with krissy. Not even my mom, which is really a trip to think about. And hes totally right. and when krissy wanted to break up, it was like a major female figure in my life was leaving, like my mom left my dad. And again, people are gonna say, well you barley know each other still, whatever whatever. And yeah thats true to a point. I have this relationship with krissy on that emotional level that i havent experienced.

so thats that situation.

Ive also figured out that if i get into this major, which doesnt seem to be a problem, i could finish school by fall '09. but i want to minor in Creative Writing, so it doesnt look like that will happen. But it does look like i will graduate on time, which is money. I picked up some winterm classes which are clutch, so we'll see how that goes. both are online, and i really like online classes because you can do it at your won pace, and im good at that. So word.

got some new sneakers. 2 pair in one day. there is no better feeling then getting 2 pairs of sneakers in one day. except maybe, more than 2 in one day. either way, its good.

hey rico have you seen kevin around?
um...kevins not here.
thats weird, hes team manager, you think he would be he-
I KNOW, RIGHT?!
-Hot Rod.

such a good movie. i still laugh every time i watch it and ive seen it like 20 times.

got this cd by a group named Handsome Boy Modeling School. so excited to listen.

its so damn hot out today. why cant i just be comfortable

a bunch of my friends are leaving and shit, which is a trip. Max is going to italy real quick, jostlund just went to thailand, peter is still in korea, amar is going back to ohio, pat already left for chicago. FUUUUCKKK.

thats the worst part of summer, saying goodbye. sheeeeit.

I wonder if anyone reads this stuff?

Super Bummed

My girlfriend and I broke up last night, still way bummed about it. I tried talking to people about it too, but it just didn't help all that much. I appreciate people being there to listen, though. I hate thinking about it because it really just bums me out more, but as of right now its all I can think of.

So thats where I'm at right now. Hopefully by the next post I do, which will be who knows when, I will be back on my feet.