life is good

last book i've read: phi kappa tau membership manual
band currently caressing my ears: massive attack
general mood: chipper, optimistic, and pleased
quote i just thought of: "to champion a lifelong commitment to brotherhood, learning, ethical leadership and exemplary character." --phi tau's mission statement

ok, so i'll be honest: i couldn't be more thrilled for wayland. he's joining a fraternity, and i know that may sound like a bad thing, but believe me, the group of guys he's joining are wonderful, and that frat is dubbed "the gentleman frat" so i'm not worried. i'm so very ecstatic. hope it lives up to its label.

he was made an associate member tonight, and will be made a full member the end of next fall term next school year. he's got a little bit of time to study the manual (oh, three months).

it seems i'm happiest when other people around me are genuinely doing well and making the most of what they've got. i mean, this whole frat thing has me very happy, and i am mostly thrilled for wayland. he's friends with a great group of guys, and i look forward to the things in store: formals, roofball, chilling at the house, ah. ok, so honestly, i think i'm just mostly looking forward to the formals, but hey, it will be good....

i talked to one of the members tonight, not in depth, but just about the frat and how wayland feels about it. i mean, prime example of nice guy. he and i get along great, and i look forward to getting to know the rest of the guys. and sincerely, a handful of guys in the frat don't drink.... he won't be alone.

so, i'm feeling pretty good right now. perhaps i'm getting better. well, despite my peers being frustrated about the final weeks of the term, with many papers and final exams coming up, i am not worrying a bit (for like the first time ever!). i feel confident in myself to finish this term gracefully and with more self-esteem than i've had in a long time. i'm glad things are finally feeling like they used to. maybe all i needed was that pep talk from sam.... i love my friends, dearly.

wow i feel good. haven't felt this good in....