Usually distractions get on my nerves, but, lately, I welcome them with open arms; there's nothing better than something to get your mind off things. Merely trying to not think about something is vicious, for it only causes my brain to tick even more about exactly what I want my mind to be vacant of. The only way to be free is to stuff my mind to the very brink with other things, like boating, which I'm doing tomorrow, and skydiving, which I'm doing in a little less than two weeks; anything with the wind striking my face, slipping through my skull and stealing my brain is much appreciated. I think I wish to not be able to think at all sometimes.
I'm really thankful for my friends Joe and Nicole today. It's not like I talk to them daily or hang out with them at least once a week, but--no matter how much time passes or the distance in between us--it's nice knowing that they are still there. I love 'em.
I have been eating out so much lately! Last week, I ate out at Shari's twice and Red Robins once; this week, I ate at some place (I can't remember the name, but it was a really yummy Italian place) in Portland with Mikel and Jimmy Mak's yesterday with Nicole. Jimmy Mak's is probably my favorite restraunt, for the live jazz band playing in the background just really brings some great energy to any dinner; the calamari there is also exceptional! You need to go there sometime if you've never been.
Despite my admitted love for all the distractions in my life right now, I do feel slightly guilty gorging in them the way I have; I feel that I need to start focusing myself again. Many may say that having a bunch of fun could never be a bad thing, but too much of practically anything can be detrimental. As long as I get my act together before, Septemeber 27, when school starts, I think I'll be fine.
Well, I'm off to go swimming with some friends. Maybe I'll sit at the bottom of the pool for awhile.
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