In with the new
Yes, the photo is what you all might guess it is.
Lillian and I intended to stay apart until May. That was the plan, and we forged it in September after we realized the distance was killing what was left of our relationship.
I've grown a lot in the last few months. I've grown closer to God, I've made new friends in Arkansas and I've been out on the occasional date. But I missed Lillian. I missed the way we laughed together, and talked, the way we worked as a team, and the way we loved.
I called her up 20 days before Christmas. Did she want to come out and see me during the holidays?
She flew in Christmas Eve, and we went straight from the airport to a candlelight service together. Usually, I'm on edge during the candlelight service - when will I get my presents? How can I possibly wait until Christmas morning? What about my Satsuma in the Christmas stocking? But this time, I already had what I wanted for Christmas.
We opened gifts the next morning in my room, the foot high fiberglass Christmas tree blinking out a rhythm as we emptied stockings full of toys and games. Can anyone really be too old for Christmas?
She and I spent New Year's in Kansas City at a dance club, bringing in 2006 with waltz and west coast. Later, we got drunk, and morning found us at a Denny's, nursing hangovers with buttered toast and big glasses of water.
When we split in September, she and I, there were some real problems with the relationship. There are still things we'll have to work through now, 3 1/2 months later. But there's trust again. And there's love.
I have applied to eight law schools, and the ninth application is growing legs as I speak to walk out the door and into the mailbox. I don't know how much they'll like my low undergrad GPA but my test scores are pretty decent. Perhaps I'll have a chance. In the meantime, I'll be back in Oregon soon, as I save up money for school and spend what time I can with my friends, family and girlfriend.
posted by -Brook at 12:37 AM
30 Comments:
nice to hear from you, Brook.
:)
I'm glad things are going well.
lol, levi and i are going to vegas this spring, you and lillian going to be there?
She's not 21 yet :-(. But I will be in Eugene soon.
lol, me an the dairy cows are here in cvallis. Did you scale back the metaphor (hehe, couldn't resist)
Hey, glad to know you're happy. You really seem so. But hey, are you leaving Arkansas soon? If so, we'll miss you man!
brook, that pic makes you look kinda like an English bobbie. hehe
You got the Bengals plus 3, and the over, at 47 points, for a total of one. Ry (My phone isn't working)
Brook I'm really happy for you! Keep up the hard work and your path will open before you.
Brook, got four seperate today and tomorrow.
Seattle -9.5
Patriots +3
Colts -10.5
Panthers +2.5
Four games, four picks. All set.
I linked you, you nonposting toad.
http://bowiebox.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the update, cant wait for you to get back up here.
Favorites today,
Broncos -3.5, the Broncos Steelers game, UNDER 41 total points between both teams.
Seattle -3.5 and Over 44 points scored between Seattle and Panthers.
Lakers -7.5 points vs. the Raptors.
1 unit on each of em.
post brook.
good luck with the law school apps. i got in to a top pac nw school with a horribly low gpa and not-that-great lsat scores. i fought for my spot though, and it was well worth it.
Seattle + 4
Over points scored, 47
Shaun Alexander, seahawks rushing yards, over 90.5
Michael Boulware, seahakws total tackles over 5, (5 is a push)
Willie Parker, Steelers, rushing yards under 65.5
Hines Ward, Steelers first reception over 12.5
Team to challenge the ref first, Steelers
First TD pass, Hasselbeck, seahawks
First quarter score, Seattle
Will Seattle QB Matt Hasselbeck toss an interception, NO
brooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooook! Your name doesn't yodel very well, so you should post. Astounding logic, no?
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Hey it is end of Feb -- Please sir, update :)
almost March....
well, at least we know you're happy, cause you aren't writing.
good point.
it was nice to see you and Lillian the other night. :)
OK I wanna hear ESPECIALLY if you are happy!
BROOK i'm freezing up here on a dairy farm in Minnesota, write something, or start a story online, so I have something to talk to the cows about. g.
Brook, I'm happy for you,
Owen
Nose bleed pictures? Pleeeease?
maybe he will update one of these days....
*is still holding out hope*
*coughconsideringit'sbeenalmost3monthscough*
yay or nay on law school yet?
I just stumbled on this Blog. I'm a technical writer, making an o.k. wage, but I really want to be back in the journalism world. I may have a shot at a paper in Bend, Oregon. But it would seriously wound me financially. After looking at a few of your Blogs, it's cool to see that other people are going through similar situations - the eternal 'art vs. keeping a roof over your head' argument. Good luck on the law school quest.
If you're interested - my blog's at... www.spokeydokey.blogspot.com
- Sean
HAPPY BIRTHDAY like oh my gosh.
:) I wrote you a greeting in my journal too. woo, feel special now. :D
must post pics of pony...
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