It's Always O'Connell's Time: May 2005

Eminem Video

Ok, if you have about four min, you MUST watch this video. It is a new one from Eminem, and it is sooooo funny. He makes fun of many people including, Mary Kate & Ashley, Janet Jackson, Hilary Duff, Gwen Stefani, Michael Jackson and several others. It is definitely worth it!! I hope you enjoy!

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THE ONE

I've met someone. It's all happened very fast, and it's still very much a blur, but I've absolutely found The One.

I've been going through a lot lately, and there's always been this girl around to make me feel better, to help me through the night, to calm me down or straighten me out or clear me up when I needed it.

She's never even seen me well. I've been sick the entire time we've been together. Sick with a sinus infection. I've been on Codine, Sudafed, Tavist, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Lortab, and now finally, after an ENT's more comprehensive diagnosis on Thursday, I am on Steroids and antibiotics of some sort for what is now known to be a sinus infection. The entire time we've been together - if "together" is really the term to use, though we haven't been "together" long enough to really call it "together" anyway - I've been under the weather and she, like a princess or a goddess or even a savior, has been there to help me, to carry me through, to give me a reason to be happy when I could barely breathe.

I need her. I really do. I know it's all gone by so fast and it seems like just yesterday we first met eyes because it nearly was just yesterday when in fact it's been only and barely slightly longer than that, but I need her in a way that defies time or history or rule.

The soft, gentle touch against my skin makes her all the more necessary. I miss her when she's gone, though I never really lose her completely because when I need more of her I know it's only a reasonable drive to attain her. And what a drive it would be, short but would feel like a lifetime until I get more of her, exciting but with nervous anticipation of feeling her again, holding her against me and feeling her quiver as I take in the air between us. It's like a real love story; she's there when I need her, and she takes care of me when I can't take care of myself.

It's a love nurtured from necessity but brought truly to a great and mature connection. At this moment in my life I simply cannot exist without her. It's amazing how such a bond comes so quickly. I can't explain it, but she's been so essential to my health that I would be raw, damaged, and sore without her. I cannot get enough of what she gives me, and she gives me only so much that I have to have more.

The relationship does have a weird twist though: I blow her. I love her. She has been my sole companion these last few days. We've grown very close; shared my bed, my couch, my car; we've watched movies together, told jokes, laughed, cried.

She gives me 500 reasons to love her. And I go over them every day until I drive that glorious mile to Walgreens to have her again. Yesterday I had her twice in one day, had to buy bulk but it worked out well because Walgreen's had a sale. Trisha loves me enough to be considerate of my finances as well as my health.

This is Trisha.
Trisha

The way she's touched my skin as I've blown my nose a million times throughout this horrible infection has kept my nose soft and smooth, not raw and sore like those other tissues and toilet papers I've been with in the past. This is different, but I'm afraid Trisha and I are nearing the end of our relationship though. As the Steroids relieve the swelling and the antibiotics heal my sinuses and throat, we're simply growing apart. I don't need Trisha like I used to. Why can a love that has come so fast fade with such bittersweet dismay?

"Give me the strength to say goodbye." (Anika Paris)
~Borrowed from Eric W

It's Time

We had a great time last night. A lot of my family was in town, and Angela's family as well. We had a cookout and a lot of fun. Graduation is in about 2 hours! I'll post pictures later! Have a great day!

I had a lot of fun last night. I finished with finals yesterday, and did the taxes for the house (business taxes are not due on April 15!) so several of us thought it would be a good idea to go drink. And drink we did! Angela and I meet Adam and his girlfriend, Chris and Amy, Jarred Howeiller, Tyler Wear and a few others at O'Connells. We drank a lot. We talked about the house and how it has changed in the past five years, and how well it is doing. Were all going to miss it, but it's time to move on to bigger and better things!

Angela looked really good last night too. Unfortunately I did not have my camera with me so i can't share...your loss!

We ran into several old friends last night as well. Angela got to talk with few Zeta's (or should I say x-Zeta?)...the ones that she actually liked in the house. Unlike that Tyler girl that she hangs out with!!! :) We also say Jessica DG and Danielle. They both seem to be doing very well. They both said they love Angela’s ring, except I think they say that every time they see it...oh well, I'm just good!

I noticed this morning that there is a margarita glass in the kitchen...I think it came from O'Connells. Oops! Guess I'll just add it to the collection...

I think I'm going to watch a movie now...since I have NOTHING to study for!

I'm Alive!!!

Wow I haven't posted in a long, long time. Where should I begin...We had our senior formal a couple weeks ago. I posted a few pictures from it, I will post more! We had a really good time. We ate at the Olive garden and pre-partied at Angela's house (like you care). It was a really good 'last' date party. I am definitely going to miss them in the future...good thing recent alumni can still attend date party's!

Following the date party we had our annual senior/awards banquet. It's always a lot of fun. My parents and Angela came with me! :) I wasn't really expecting it, but I received the, 'Brother of the Year' award. Basically the chapter votes on someone who they feel has been a great example/leader/brother in the house. I am very proud to join Josh Hammers and my pledge brother/suitemate Chris Beaudoin as a recipient. It's really silly, but it's kinda like a big 'thank you' for everything that I've done in the past five years! I was and still have very happy about receiving it!

Lets see, about two weeks ago Ryan took over as the house treasurer. He is going to do a good job I'm sure. I have had a lot more free time now that I do not have to worry about the chapter finances! I am still helping Ryan out when he needs it. For instance, I did the chapter's taxes this afternoon....man I am glad to have that completed. It sucks.

Lets see, I took my last final this morning! I am really excited about graduating Saturday! I have worked my ass of for the past year and a half to graduate. Since last January, I have completed 64 hours! (and as long as I got a 4.0 this semester, which I think I did, then 55 of those hours are all A's) That’s a lot of summer school and intersession. On the plus side after I finish my May intersession and June summer class I will be done for over a year! I am taking Developmental Psy in May, and Understanding Stats in June. As long as I get an A or B in those two classes I have been told that I am guaranteed acceptance into the Fall 06 Physical Therapy program!

Well, now that I have a break from school and the house I will work on posting several times a week! pictures too!!! Graduation is this weekend so I will let you know all about it, until then....