Chris

I have returned. I'm thinking about updating this from time to time so stay tuned. I'm currently at work right now so I'm not going to turn in anything epic, but I would like to say Good Will Hunting is an amazing flick. I have finally seen it and am now convinced that Ben Affleck has not always sucked. He just sucks now. I'll post again soon, probably with my feelings regarding the Academy and Grammy award nominations. Now that should be interesting.

What a great weekend. My friends Mike, Brian, and Nick came up to visit me and it was so great to see them. I had such an awesome time and it was definitely the most I have laughed and smiled in a really long time. We didn't do very much but we didn't have to. We watched some episodes of Clerks the animated series and that was definitely good for a few laughs. Also, we watched Couch Potatoes and the old wrestling tapes we made and that was good for even more laughs. After some nostalgic rounds of Zelda II, the weekend quickly came to an end and my friends returned home. I hadn't seen any of them since January and I now realize how much I really miss them. I must say that I am truly blessed to have such great friends and I wish I could spend this summer with them. Unfortunately, I will have to settle with the end of the summer and that's definitely better than nothing at all.

Tomorrow is my 19th birthday and I've been doing a lot of contemplating. Usually this isn't a good thing but for a change it is. In short, I've been thinking about what a great life I have led so far. The reason I feel this way is not because I am a self-absorbed egomaniac. Actually, the reason behind my thinking is that I have had the opportunity to meet and befriend some of the most amazing people in the world. These people could easily be categorized into three groups. The first group of course is my family. They are without a shadow of a doubt the most amazing mixed bag of people. First and foremost my parents have been unbelievably supportive of everything I have ever done. I couldn't ask anything more from either of them. I thank them for everything they have ever given me and I truly appreciate it. My six aunts and uncles and my grandfather also have played a very important part in my life. Some of my greatest memories link back to them and I will never ever forget them. My Uncle Robby, Aunt Nancy, Uncle Tommy, Aunt Gina, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Joni, and Grandpa John, remain a long distance away but share a place in my heart. My cousins also have provided me with guidance and just plain fun. My older cousins Mary and Nanette made growing up such a fun time yet was there to offer advice at the same time. My younger cousins, Nicholas, Dylan, Jon Michael, Justin, and Micah all exemplify an amazing youthful energy and oftentimes have reminded me of my childhood and have even made me feel like I was a child again. Technically my uncle although more of a cousin, Billy was like my best friend for a good while and also managed to open my mind up to new things (including sports, music, and even pro wrestling). Even though we definitely went our separate ways as we grew older, I can never deny the impact he has made in my life. Even my sister who is mostly a pain in my ass, I can see that deep down is a really good person and just needs to get over the teenage angst stage of her life.

The second group of amazing people would have to be the friends I made in New Hyde Park. Since I was a child, two people have always been great friends to me from the day I met both of them. Those two people are Mike and Greg. The memories I have of these two could fill an encyclopedia. It's been over ten years that I have known each of them and I have a feeling that there will be many more. Mike, especially, has been the personification of a best friend. I've had my differences with Mike but nothing that could ever cause me to dislike him. I am proud to say that I will be the best man at his wedding. Another person who was an unbelievable friend and mentor was Ralph. Me and Ralph oftentimes did not see things eye to eye. However, that never caused us to be enemies. I owe Ralph my renewed interest in music and some interesting vocabulary words such as "zoot". If anything, my most cherished memory of Ralph had to be when we played hockey. For the first (and only) time in my life, I was good at a sport. And besides that, I really enjoyed playing it. I have Ralph (and even his younger brother Mike) to thank for that and I will never forget the "Comeback Kids" game when me and Mike beat Ralph and Jimmy in a two-on-two game by the score of 50-49. One thing that I never thought I would be a part of was a "Clique". I never saw my group of friends as a clique but others seemed to enjoy calling us that. My friends Brian, Ryan, Nick, Justin, Alan, and Binoy were six guys I met in junior high and high school (except Alan who I met in grade school). With the addition of Mike and sometimes even Ralph, we did everything together and never ceased to have the time of our lives doing so. The greatest memories of my life fall somewhere between the summer of 1998 and the summer of 2000. The culmination of all these great times have produced a mass media video entitled Couch Potatoes and an amazing trip to Florida. I thank each and every one of my friends for all these memories. It has been an honor and a privledge to be called your friend. I had the pleasure of befriending somebody that to this day I have never met and her name is Amy. Oddly enough I have never met Amy despite the fact that I have been talking to her over the Internet for four years now. No matter what was going on between us, I have always considered her a close friend who I could always talk to. It was thanks to her that I even knew this LiveJournal existed. I don't think she realizes the positive impact she has had on my life but when she reads this hopefully she will know. Finally, I just want to mention the girls that I was involved with before I left for college. Despite the fact that nothing ever worked out between any of us in the end, I learned a lot from these experiences and they have helped mold the inner workings of my complex mind. Especially when it comes to the times I spent with Erin, Susan, Tara, Allison, and Megan. I learned a lot about the better half of the human race and a lot about myself. Thanks a lot!

Finally, the last group would have to be the people I have met since I started college just over nine months ago. My two closest guy friends Chris and Matt have provided me with amazing memories of my first year of college and have also opened me up to things I never even knew existed. My (second) roommate Peter was an awesome roommate who I look forward to rooming with again next year. Our personalities meshed incredibly well together and although our taste in music differed, our love of Rocky did not. I had some incredible girl friends as well, especially Krista and Beth who did a splendid job of helping me out in a really difficult time in my life. In a short matter of time I became really close friends with both of them, especially Krista who I consider one of the closest friends I have ever had. Jackie and Marisa also lent a helping hand during the tough part of college and I truly appreciate it. They are two of the most amazing girls I have ever met. I met a ton of other awesome people at school and I'm not going to mention all of them but they know who they are and hold a special place in my heart. But none of them hold a place in my heart like Rachel. Without a doubt, Rachel is the most special person I have ever met. We have been through some trying times but it seems all that is past us now. She is without a doubt the most incredible person I have ever met and the amount of great qualities she possesses are infinite. She has had the most profound effect on my life so far, both in good and bad ways. Most importantly she has made me realize what true love really is. I miss her so much right now and I love her more than words could ever express.

Looking back on my life, I have no regrets and hope that the remaining part of my existence (which looks to be quite a long time) will be as amazing as the first nineteen years. Thanks to all who have been a part of my life. I truly appreciate it and will never forget it. Until next time...

Why haven't I written in awhile? Maybe because of the three days in a row of work! I am slowly crafting my future as a waiter (not!). The job is going well, I have made a total of eight dollars in tips so far, but the tips I get from working two banquets will surely make up for that. Payday is Thursday so hopefully I will reap the benefits of my busy work week. Anyway, I'm kind of annoyed because I have to work on Saturday night while my friends are here so I am continuing to try and get out of that. I went to see Joe Dirt tonight (don't ask me why). It was not too bad but then it again it wasn't that great. Things are continuing to go well with Rachel although I miss talking to her even if only a day goes by. I miss her so much. I have to admit I am dealing with this new home business pretty well so far (even though it's only been a week and half). I will never love being here but at least I am not suffering. This new job keeps me from losing my mind completely so I think I will be alright. Until next time...

Wow... Just when I was ready to completely give up all hope and quit watching wrestling altogether, things are starting to fall into place once again. Smackdown wasn't spectacular but it is pretty obvious that things are looking up. The TLC match was awesome, the second amazing main event in a matter of days. The young guys are finally getting the break they deserve. I've gone through 322 pages of Mick Foley's new book and I can honestly say I can't put it down. As corny as it sounds, it's an inspiration for me to write. Not an autobiography, but more like a view at professional wrestling from a longtime fan's standpoint. It would probably end up being pretty long but I think I am up to the task. Today, I turned two twin beds into one king size bed. Finally I can sleep in a bed that I fit in. I had a really nice conversation with Rachel today and basically cemented the fact that we were meant to be together which is not a bad realization if you ask me. I guess that's all I have to say right now. Until next time...

And they thought I couldn't do it. After a dismal 2.05 GPA my first semester of college, I bounced back and kicked college's ass with a 3.22. And if it weren't for my stupid Mass Communication class I probably would have done a lot better. The bastard gave me a C. Anyway, I got my car back today and drove it around. I hope to get personalized plates real soon. Otherwise, it was a pretty slow day. Awesome season finale for Dawson's Creek and I'm really looking forward to an awesome edition of WWF Smackdown tomorrow night. Until next time...

What a day! I got up at nine o'clock this morning for my first day of work and it went pretty well. I started at ten and got out of there by two. I made one dollar in tips and probably just over twenty bucks for my regular salary. When the weather is nice, the business is nice. However, the weather sucked so therefore the business sucked too. I learned a lot about my job though and I go back for day two on Friday night for a wedding reception. After work, I picked up my sister from school and came home. I hung around and watched TV for awhile and read some of Mick Foley's new book "Foley Is Good and the Real World Is Faker Than Wrestling." Another fine outing for the two-time New York Times bestselling author. Speaking of wrestling, I still can't get over last night's main event. I heard that Chris Jericho will be challenging Stone Cold Steve Austin at King of the Ring and I am really excited to see how that builds up. I found out on WWF.com that the new champs Jericho and Benoit would be taking on Edge and Christian, the Hardy Boyz, and the Dudley Boyz in a TLC match on Smackdown. At first I was pissed because up here in Seneca Falls we don't get UPN. However... Smackdown will be broadcasted on another channel so I will be able to see it! And just when I thought the day couldn't get any better, Rachel told me that she loves me! My birthday is in two weeks and that was the best present I could possibly ask for. Until next time...

Finally... Tonight, I witnessed one of the most amazing televised wrestling matches of my life. In what has to be the best thing I've seen on WWF TV since Chris Jericho pinned Triple H to win the WWF title, Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit defeated Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H to win the WWF tag team titles. It's not very often a match like that takes place on Raw or Smackdown but I am so glad I got to see it. Today wasn't too bad of a day. I got a haircut and got the paperwork for the car. I should be driving it again in a few days. My first day of work is tomorrow and I'm kinda anxious about starting. I hope everything goes well. I also have decided to finish work at the beginning of August and then spend two weeks in New Hyde Park with my friends. I can't wait for that. So anyway, that's all I have to say tonight. Nothing too deep. Until next time...

The days continue to roll on by... A rather uneventful Sunday, however speaking to Rachel definitely brightened my day. She really is amazing and just the sound of her voice can make me feel so awesome. As we all know I have 3,174 music files on my computer, but the one that is playing right now holds a special place in my heart. The song that is playing just happens to be "Hummel Gets The Rockets" which is the opening track from The Rock soundtrack. Why the hell would that hold a special place in my heart? Well, I met Rachel because of this song. In fact, the very reason she poked her head into my dorm room during the first week of school was because she recognized and loved this very song. I know it's only been a few days but I miss her dearly and can't wait to see her again. However, the distance between us does not sadden me. Actually, it makes my love for her even stronger. So before this gets any sappier, I'm just gonna end it there. Until next time...

Today was my first Saturday home from school and I must admit it wasn't too bad. I woke up at 12:15 and did some research on the new Game Boy Advance system that is coming out on June 11th. Needless to say, it looks so awesome and I definitely plan on getting it. Anyway, after a refreshing shower, I managed to sit through the first two periods of the Devils-Penguins game. However, the Devils once again destroyed the Pens. Mario and company look like chickens with their heads chopped off. It's kinda sad to see them make it this far only to choke against the Devils. After the second period ended, I went out with my parents to Wegman's to eat dinner (Chinese food). Following dinner, my parents went to pick out flowers and plants for the yard which I must admit was rather exciting (sarcasm). On the way home we stopped at Walmart and I picked up NHL 2001 for the computer and a strategy guide for Final Fantasy IX. I also got a chance to play the aforementioned Game Boy Advance while I was there and I thought it was totally awesome. My Dad bought me the new Mick Foley book but he won't give it to me until my birthday (June 4th). I came home and checked the hockey score (Devils 5, Penguins 0) and then played a few games of NHL 2001. It's the only time I ever get to see the Islanders do any good. Lately, video games have been occupying my mind. I usually do not buy many games. In fact the only games I usually buy are Legend of Zelda and Final Fantasy games. However, with the Game Boy Advance coming out in a few weeks and the Nintendo GameCube on the horizon (November 5th), I noticed that there are a lot of games that I am going to want to get. Not to mention the two Zelda games that were just released on Game Boy Color. And as if that wasn't enough Final Fantasy Chronicles for PlayStation will be released on July 19th and I really can't wait for that either. I just thought I'd go off on that for awhile but now I am done. I just wanted to mention that I really like this whole journal thing and I really enjoy writing in it. As Amy said, it's "therapeutic" because you can get things off your chest. It's especially good for me because I really don't have anybody to talk to around here so this kinda makes up for that. Until next time...

After my second full day of being up here in Seneca Falls, I realize that this is going to be a very long summer. What did I do tonight? Well, after going to a drive-in burger joint for dinner (and having a cheeseburger, onion rings, and a shake), I came home and enjoyed Game 4 of the Blues-Avalanche Western Conference finals series. During the game, I managed to finish organizing my clothes and I even went through all of my pictures from my first year of college. During this time, the Blues managed to come back from a 3-0 deficit to tie the game at 3 and then lose in overtime. After the game, I dropped my sister's friend off at his house (which is a half hour away), came home and basically did nothing until Brian called. I had a nice conversation with him and that's pretty much how my night went. I accidentally missed Providence and then forgot to call Rachel (which I was supposed to do) so even though I have nothing to do, I still can't remember when I am supposed to do something. Ugh! Hopefully I will have something good to say tomorrow. Goodnight!

I've always wished I kept a record of my life in a journal but I never have. Better late than never, or at least that's what they say. I've been home from school for two days and I must admit that I have mixed feelings about being home. On the good side, I get to see my family and eat home-cooked meals, not to mention the lack of schoolwork that home offers. However, I do miss the social aspect of being at college. I miss all my friends and I really miss Rachel. On top of that, this is going to be my first extended period of time living in my new house (which is about five and a half hours away from my old house). As if I didn't miss my friends from home enough as it is, now I have nobody to hang out with. However, with that in mind, I did something I have never ever done before. I went out and got a job. I am now a waiter at a country club down the road. That starts on Tuesday so I'm kinda excited about that. Anyways, I'm looking forward to the big party when my friends come up and visit for my birthday, but otherwise I don't have much more to say right now.