White girls can’t jump

I HATE MARCHING.

It’s becoming a major pain in the ass. I don’t understand how people can’t know their left from their right. Or understand they have to keep up with the rimshots. It’s ridiculous. Tomorrow morning should be…interesting.

Bernie didn’t post anything, I wasn’t expecting anything different. But poor Rachel and Val (and others) are freaking out. And I don’t blame them. But I have other things on my mind…

We took an obscenely easy oral Spanish quiz…her trick question about barbilla was awesome. Mainly because I got it right. 🙂 We got a new vocab sheet, and it’s kind of hard, because we have to write the definitions IN Spanish. Kinda kooky.

Peter was on a vodka kick in AP English…that was amusing. We corrected the packets (I have NEVER heard so many different pronunciations of the word supine!) and discussed characters. The game is on Tuesday, the test is Wednesday, and then I THINK the quiz is Friday. The essay’s due somewhere in there…I need to get it back from Ms. Anderson. There wasn’t any pretty music playing from across the hall today, that was a bummer. 🙂 But we discussed plastic bras, weddings, and Lex’s “abandonment.”

3rd hour sucked. He made it sound like we’d have time at the end to talk and stuff, but after we’d gone through “Jump in the Line,” we went outside to do the turn (and jump). Then we marched and marched and marched. I shouldn’t whine, but…it was just so muggy. I’m not usually very comfortable in that kind of weather. I can take heat, but humidity kills me. I also had this awesome flashback of Lucas. It was the end of junior year, and I think we were listening to some possible marching music for Homecoming. And Rush said something to him, and Lucas just started dancing and grinning, right there in front of the class. I can’t describe the dance or remember the music. But I can SEE the dance and I remember the happiness of that moment. 🙂 It was beautiful.

Gym was Choice Day, we went with Sand Volleyball. Awesome…:)

Pizza Hut lunch with Steph, Val, Em, and Linds. Val and I read the note…and just about started BAWLING. It was SO sweet! Laughed at Gabe’s truckload of people. Weight limit exceeded! Anyone think it’s odd he’s dating Kim? Just because of the same name deal? I still think of him as part of “KimnGabe” (as in OUR Kim). It’s so weird how you can’t get those things out of your head. Honestly, when I hear Mitch’s name, my brain automatically pairs it with Jennifer. I was so used to hearing that, and I just can’t shake it. Even after almost 4 months. Isn’t that bizarre?

Genetics launched an awesome debate about stem cell research, cloning, organ harvesting, adoption, ethics, EVERYTHING. It rocked. Alex and I love to talk. 🙂

6th hour, 6th hour, 6th hour! It rocks! 🙂

In Psych, we worked on our poster. Keegan can be a bit difficult to work with, but it’s turning out okay. He can draw quite well, so that’s cool. I used my tiny bit of math knowledge and used the “pencil-on-a-string-and-a-tack” method to draw a circle. 🙂 We were working in the hall, it was just plain fun.

After school, Rachel and I made plans to get together tonight. Then I did homework till 5, went to the game (they ended up losing, and Mitch wasn’t happy because he didn’t play for very long), snuck away for my lesson (she ended up starting my lession at 5:40, then kept me till 6:10), came back for the end of it. Soccer, well, sports in general…what a topic. With drama, after auditions are over, the competition is over. And we’re all just friends. 99% of my friends are in drama. And it’s good, otherwise we’d never get to hang out.

Rachel picked me up at 7:30, then we met Val and Shane at Palmer. I programmed Rachel’s new phone. Cool. 🙂 Val ordered Chi-Chi’s carryout from the park, then we went to Rachel’s to get an Indiana Jones movie. We came back here, and Val and Shane went to get their food. Rach and I talked about the 5 major issues in her life right now, and I brought up the few that I have. We have one common one – the Erin issue. She’s not really talking to us. We don’t get it. But we’re both worried that other people think we’re these major bitches. Rachel and I are just getting these VIBES. And we really want to know what the guys think about us. We really do. (Guys, tell us!)

Val and Shane got back, Mitch came over, and we just hung out till 10.

I have band in 8 and 1/2 hours. MUST SLEEP…

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August 30, 2001

I will comment on the erin situation. The situation from my stand point will probably make no difference but you asked. I see it as a insignificant arguement that should either get dropped or resolved. I mean… does anyone know what they’re fighting about anymore? I sure don’t. I know many other don’t either. Its wierd that you feel a vibe. I feel a vibe too… my vibe is this. I can’t stand…..

August 30, 2001

the fighting/awkwardness anymore. Maybe someone should stand up and say “LET’s JUST CUT THE CRAP AND BE FRIENDS!” lol… well maybe not that but something. I just wish we could all be friends. I wish everyone could get along. Maybe thats to much to ask… and maybe it’s something that will never be achieved. It’s our last year together… why must we fight? This year is suppose to be the …….

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cummination of our friendships. Granted I’m new… but I feel like a part of something. You and Rachel aren’t bad people… but step aside from everything and take a new perspective… ask yourself what you’re fighting about. I think you guys are the shit, seriously. I value all my friendships… both good and bad. It’s time to move on. I’m willing… are you? Ben

August 30, 2001

PS! I CAN’T SPELL TONIGHT! Culmination… god.. I am such a spaz! thanks for reading all my notes! HEHE… See ya tomorrow bright and early for good ol’ marching band. FRESHMAN CAN’T MARCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ben