Snapshot of Chicago

So I went to Chicago this week, and let me tell you it's about the most amazing thing that's ever happened to me. It's were I belong, I think. Not Chicago in specific, but a large city. As soon as we could start to see the city, I brightened up. I was happy there; I didn't even need a reason to be happy. I just was. It's really hard to explain how at home I felt there. So many people were afraid of being mugged or something. But not me; it didn't seem to frighten me. The traffic bothered so many people, especially when we were shopping. But not me; it felt normal, right. I think it was the best experience of my life so far. Best place I've ever been.
And the people I was with made it that much better. Name, Jimmy. Even though I've known Jimmy for a long time, he just really popped into my life Thursday. And God I'm glad he did. I don't know how, but he makes me really happy and he knows how to make me laugh. I mean, I've only really actually been friends with the guy two days or so, but it sucks to not have him around anymore. And I know things might not be the same anymore... and that makes me sad. I want to go back sooo bad. Things were better there. Just thinking about it makes me feel better. I felt warm and wanted there. Here, it's different. I don't feel warm and wanted; it's more like cold and unwelcomed.
But I loved my trip. I know I'll go back, take someone I love with me and show them the things that make a big city like that more wonderful than they can see. I dont know... I loved my trip. I loved who I was there with. I loved the feeling of being there. I love Chicago!
~the em~

Speech

Yay me!!! We got to state in speech, which, as the first freshman in forever to get that far, i was pretty excited about. i was actually the only person the judge didnt critique. I felt special. And today we went to state, which was cool. It was awesome, really. And we got a two. That means we didnt make it on to all-state. I should feel disappointed. But I Don't! Oh my god, i am sooooo relieved, you have no idea!!! When you read the same dull script that you never even liked in the first place, over and over again 100 times, it gets old. I am so glad to never again have to pick up that script and be that lame-0 charater ever again! So here's to failure: May it always come upon us when we want it too!!!!(lol)

~the em~