Birthday

So, yesterday was my birthday. And you know, it went well. Let me take you through it. Ear training at 8:00 AM, and it actually wasn’t a disaster. I then got some very quality French Vanilla coffee and a sausage mcmuffin thing from Marty’s, before doing chemistry and watching some Episode III. I then went to chemistry lab, then chemistry, then practiced piano for about an hour. I had my piano quiz, which went well, but my nerves got to me a little. Went to band, played alright. Following that, I did some religion reading, and then went out to Chosun with Benjamin, Klein, Ryan, Becky, and Michael for some birthday celebration. More on that later. Went back to Klein’s room, listened to some phone messages that Benjamin left during our night of irresponsibility in the cities on Friday, had a Guinness with Benjamin, returned to the room. Completed homework, had a wonderful Kirin Ichiban, and am currently watching The Empire Strikes Back. I’ve had a lot of people wish me well, be it in person, via the phone, or via the internet, which was nice. Emily bought me a chocolate tootsie pop. And Benjamin, Klein, and Michael bought me a Luther shotglass. I’m disappointed though, as it seems my best friend has forgotten it was my birthday. That is somewhat disheartening. To the birthday thing. I wish I had taken photos. I want to document my life at Luther more fully. Anyways, I sort of invited Becky last night on a whim to come along, and she eagerly accepted my invitation. She seemed very pleased to be invited. If you don’t know, Becky is the blond oboe girl with beautiful teeth who I swing dance with. So yeah, she really seemed to enjoy herself. I can’t help but think she may have somewhat of an interest in me. I don’t know, I tried to be chivalric towards her (i.e. opening doors, being polite, kissing the hand at the end of the evening). So, I hope I continue to make a good impression. I told her about the high class party in a week and a half, and she said she would come, and thought it sounded really fun. So, I hope all these signs bode well for my future endeavors with her. I find her to be exquisitely beautiful, and so kind. I mean, she sounds like just another piece of the revolving women of Aaron’s life, and I suppose that’s true. But this one, there is a chance. I really am blessed by the friends I have here at Luther. Just a quick update from the weekend. Benjamin and I took a little trip up to the cities on Friday, and ended up staying the night at Scott’s, and Gary was out of town. Needless to say, all three of us drank irresponsibly, and were ill the next day. It was not a good idea, but it’s okay. Now I know what not to do. Never that much again. It was fun while it lasted. So, now I’m 20. It really doesn’t feel any different from being 19. It’s sort of strange to not be able to classify yourself as a teenager, but other than that, eh. It’s also sort of weird to think that ¼ to 1/5 of your life is behind you. Sort of ages you. But you know, even with all my relationship woes, I feel like the next 20 are going to go well. I know there is a girl out there for me, either at Luther, in Europe, or beyond. And I have wonderful friends to enjoy the path with. And I’m working on regaining some semblance of an active and inspiring Christian faith. Plus, I can watch the entire Star Wars saga in order, whenever I want. It’s a good time. Hope everyone is well.