Reality Sets In

This song may be the key to my attitude since about March 1, 2010. I have come to a scary conclusion, I better enjoy life now, because very soon I'm going to be swamped with work again. I am totally prepared for this and actually even a little excited, but it doesn't mean I shouldn't take full advantage of Penn State right now. With this mindset in mind I have created my "TIIGSDBALAWI" list. (For those of you less privy to the way my mind works, that stands for "This is it Garrett, don't be a loser and waste it."

1. Don't be afraid to talk to people- Sometimes I feel like I missed the opportunity to meet even more people. I mean who knows what's out there. It's scary to go out on a limb with some people. Being a semi- Shrek like character doesn't lend itself to easily talking to everyone, but why be scared?

2. Never miss a chance to hang out with friends- Time is limited. These people may live across the country or across the street next year, nothing is set in stone. We should all vow, "When friends wanna do something, do it!"

3. Life got in the way- This pretty much sums up everything important in my last 4 weeks at school. Should I read articles and work on my bioethics paper or should I go to Mad Mex? Both seem reasonable, but really only one answer exists.

Now why is this post titled reality sets in you wonder. Well I guess its the realization that in four weeks this stage of my life will be over. This isn't a bad thing, I'm not fearful of the future, I don't want to turn back the clock; I'm ready for what is next, but for four weeks I better enjoy the stage that is ending.

Before I leave the blogosphere for a day I want to spend some time inside my head. Last night I went bowling with Derrick, Lauren, and Gena. The four of us form a pretty formidable foursome when it comes to the bowling lanes. I'm not going to say I didn't go expecting to be the best. Now expecting to be the best when breaking 100 is an accomplishment for yourself is a dangerous proposition. Having just watched The Big Lebowski I figured we would all channel our inner bowling greatness and roll a 300, but in my case this was a pipe dream. I think by the third frame my I was already staring down at my wrist (like it was its fault) or cursing under my breath (you mother fucking ball has an extremely relaxing effect). So game one 10th frame and I'm feeling like a fucking star. 100 is the wind at my back, but 12o is possible. What do I do, gutter ball on my spare pickup. AWESOME. Game 2 10th frame and now 100 is in clear site, what do i do, you guessed it gutterball. Everyone decides for game 3. I voted yes because I figured game 3 would be my coming out party. I switched balls, a nice yellow and black one. Big Ben ball I called it and I was set to rape those pins. (Too soon?) Let me tell you, it must have been my skill kicking in cuz' i finished a amazing 3rd place. Being super competitive, almost deathly competitive so this was a huge defeat. I stayed up 'till 3 am beating the shit out of virtual soccer players in FIFA. Bravo Garrett, Bravo!!!