Another day, another project. All this means is less time thinking about the world in the present, and more time thinking about things I have to do in the future. However, before I plunge into all the bad things going on, I'm going to synopsize all the good news.

First of all, (I'm very pleased with this) I got a 74/85 on my Math Test (A). The test was on a slight curve, to 74/81, which made me very jolly. Sadly though, I did make quite a few silly mistakes - 6 points worth - things I understand. Another good thing is that I'm understanding the current lessons very well, so I'm confident about the next test (which will be the final). My 1on1 play in Starcraft has immensely improved, however I realize that there will always be someone slightly better, and someone slightly worse than myself. After going to the orthodontist, I learned I no longer have to wear my retainer for the entire day, but rather the majority of the evening and while I sleep. Good news! I don't have another appointment until this April - a few months after I get my wisdom teeth out. I've thought more about the "bad news" and realized it really isn't all that important, and I have no reason to despair over it, or even think about it a second time.

We got our drafting final today in first period - we have to build a slot machine and a roulette wheel - both of them being rigged so that Mr. Roa wins every single time. He's such a funny teacher. Anyway, since we have four person groups and four days to build the final, I split my group into two (making it so we have 4 days on each project instead of two on each). I've nearly finished the mechanical drawing of my slot machine via AutoCad, and it looks pretty decent if I do say so myself. Anyway, I'll keep you all updated on the project's status.

There's a lot more to write about that's on my mind, but I don't have the time to write about it. I'm keeping myself busy lately . . .

My last quick thought for today (besides the P.S.) is that Mr. Greck once again was not at the chess club meeting today - I can understand why though, at least this time - he had a baby named Xavier Rafael Greck or something. What a trippy name.

Take care my friends.

P.S. Tiffany said hello to me today, while walking with my friend Casey ... (Story time)

She was wearing a corset and a long black dress - just for the physical image of her . . . Anyway, they were walking around and said hello to me, which I found kind of strange after not talking to either of them in quite awhile, but at the same time Tiffany was her usual self and coldly shrugged me off when I asked, "you two in Photography this period?". It might not have been the most dashing Romeo words in the world, but I saw them taking photos of the school and I figured it's an easy way to break the ice into conversation. I guess I'm totally past the stage of being attracted to her whatsoever, because when I see her there really isn't that feeling one gets when one likes someone anymore - now it's that feeling of someone one used to like but now resents. I guess that's part of the chemical equation of the mind that happens while one is a teenager. Funny stuff, at least for my mind.