Tom's Journal

Tom's Artistic Updates
Since I'm not taking an art class this semester and since Spring Sports just began I have little to no art to post at the moment...this will probably remain the trend for quite a while especially because I need to start doing extra work on college and the like along with choosing courses for next year which will either include AP Art or at the very least Ceramics and Art History....provided I can cram those in between taking a science (damn college counselor) and Irish History, along with AP English VI, English Independent study AND some math class and a language class (possibly german or some new Latin class)
so I apologize for that everyone but at least my writing won't be suffering, what with the extra english class I'm taking that is all writing stories and poetry

Tom's Writing Updates
As I mentioned above, my newest english class is all writing stories and poetry, and though I haven't much liked any of it so far I may have some things to post after my march vacation, as we are meant to keep a creative journal all vacation and write something at least once a day. As for my naruto fanfic, I finally have the first 2 chapters done after a hiatus due to work and my 3rd chapter is about 500 words done. I'm really getting into the plot now and I like all the characters I've made and/or gotten from other people (with permission of course), and those were the two biggest problems I had with my former naruto fanfic. I should have those chapters ready to post tomorrow depending on what time I get up, as I wanted to post at least 3 to start with...if I get up early enough to finish the third then I'll post them all, if not I'll get at least the first 2 out by 12 on here and on my fanfiction.net account (sideshowtom)

Tom's Work update
As for school/real work...too much of the former not enough of the latter! In all seriousness I may or may not be working as a lifeguard at the New Canaan YMCA for a few weeks at the beginning of the summer in order to make some quick cash, along with possibly doing a bit of construction work at Cherry Street in NC (which is being rebuilt) which would be nice. School work you ask? well let's put it this way: for AP Latin I have to reread about 500 or so lines of Latin and pick out 10 vocab words from each 50 lines, then reread a book of the Aeneid in english and take copious notes on it...then be ready for a test on all that when I get back. And as for english? I have to reread the Great Gatsby and another "great american novel". the dumb thing about it? my teacher said he would email me a list of books to choose from (as I already read Gatsby a while ago) and he still hasn't. he also hasn't answered my email about whether reading Catch 22 is alright to fulfill that requirement...so yea. As for other classes? going surprisingly well-finally found my TI-83 calculator which should come in handy in math class-I've been scrambling to borrow people's before quizzes and tests the past few months. My grades went down a little bit (3.45 to a 3.42) but that was mainly because of my theology grade and my AP Latin grade so if I work on those I'll be good. As for extracurriculars? they are all going surprisingly well, though my co-news editor on the Tabard (school paper) continues to not do shit so...I'm stuck doing everything. And her name STILL comes before mine on isssues!
I'm also starting the college process so I'll be looking at a couple places over the break including Syracuse and Providence, two of my top choices. I'll keep everyone posted!
Tom's Life update
My life...well...there's a lot going on there! My first season of managing Girl's Varsity Hockey at my school recently ended and it was great fun! I'm now onto my track season which is fun as I get to see my good friend Steve Frayne quite a bit more. downside? new coach means Tom might have to actually RUN instead of just throwing javelin and discus...yea. I now need to run over break to get my mile time down but it is surprisingly enjoyable coupled with my usual workout. As you read above my grades went down a little but I'm not too worried about it-my parents weren't mad so why worry. My friends are doing pretty well-I've sort of drifted away from a couple people at school because of lack o' communication and switching dorms and such but I'm not too bummed-I kept good contact with the people I really like so it's all good. Speaking of old friends-I got to see my friend Claire two days ago for the first time since 8th grade which was pretty aweome. She said I reminded her of "Dane Cook" and that I looked handsome so I guess I've changed quite a bit since I made this DA page haven't I? As for other things...last night I went to the Providence College Big East Game (College Basketball) last night..we lost to West Virginia which sucked but it was fun. I'm going into more games tonight with mi patre..no idea who's playing though. Then on March 17th I'm going with my brother, one of his friends, and my close friend Dee to a Ranger's game in New york. and in case you haven't realized that's st. patrick's day which should be amazing.
Oh I haven't mentioned Dee? well then here you go: she's this amazing girl that I care very deeply for. and she knows that. and while she thinks I'm amazing and caring she really wants to play hockey in college at a good school so she has to work on that and school work. Am I angry? yes and a little sad too. but am I gonna ruin our friendship because of it? no of course not! I mean you never know what could happen...
oh..and I'm seeing one of my ex's on friday but I'm sure most of you could care less about that right? XD

Tom's Rant of the week...
Hmm...what to rant about this week...uh.
I really can't think of anything. Perhaps it's because it's before 9 in the morning and I have not worked out or showered or eaten yet. I guess if I come up with anything (or if anyone has a suggestion) then let me know and I'll edit my journal. Sorry!