Among other news and such, there's a chance I'll be heading that way (Portland, Oregon) this time next year for a few days of much deserved vacation and possibly a visit to a certain deviant--I don't even know if he watches me...

In any case, there's more going on in my life than a non-definite trip across the country in a year.

For instance!
-New car
-New cell phone
-Quit job
-New printer/scanner/copier (it's very pretty)
-New desk
-Brother moved out
-New kitchen counter tops
-New front porch (pending)
-New school year

That's the bulk of it. I'll give details. Ask if you want to know more about anything. In the same order as above:

-2000 Honda CR-V. Very nice. My choice. I <3 it and have thanked the 'rents for it many, many times.
-My purchase. It's nice. Twas cheap, and kind of shows. I'm paying for it entirely--the plan and all. I don't care at this point. It works.
-Had to quit because of band/school. I still go back and visit them at the pharmacy. ..Mostly just Beth.
-HP PSC 1510. Refurbished, great price. Had an issue with the provided color ink cartridge. Replaced. Works great. Will take off to college and charge people for copies/scanning/etc.
-Gave brother the old one when he moved out. Display model, discounted price. Too big for room. Can make modifications to make better.
-Nik's in an apartment with his best friend and said friend's girlfriend. And said friend's girlfriend's daughter. (Side note: Said brother is now engaged to his girlfriend. Wedding is far off. Years, at least.)
-Laminate. Light brown is the primary color. Stone-type pattern with hints of blue. Will eventually get back splash with blue tile to compliment--my choice. ^^
-Porch has not been started yet. Pictures will arrive when it has. Waiting on contractor to finish a job or two first. Good price. Adds massive value to the house. Said house is looking better and better.
-Senior year. Finally. Will apply to colleges in next month or two.

ACT score, first try, no preparation: 30.

SAT score, same circumstances: 1810 (I think.)
Math score: 590. Needs to go up 110 points or more to get into college I want to get into: Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.

It has been ranked number one and I don't want to think too much about it. My heart isn't completely set on it. There are other options. I have backups. Cooper pays for itself, though. Literally. There are no tuition costs--it's that good of a school.

But Pratt has been ranked highly. That's the first backup. There are others, but I don't know their credentials. I'll check before applying.

Upcoming plans:
-Retake SAT up to three times to increase math score.
-Attend wedding of cousin in Chicago; Nov. 8th.
-Finish reorganizing room/life.
-Stop staying up quite so late.

On that note, I say bonne nuit! (That's "Good night." ..I think..)

PS: Yes. I'm happy. Very much so. It's an odd feeling, to be really happy with just about everything after so long. It's a tad scary, but worth it. I hope this is good karma from all the bad I've been through over the past however-long, rather than good karma that will even out with uber-uber bad stuff that is soon to come.

Must be optimistic!