I'm 17, a Junior, and proud of it!

I'm back! Life kidnapped me and just now released me to resume my normal activities.

Besides getting sick over the weekend, not too much exciting is happening. That's my problem! Just about every person I know is graduating this year. I'm glad for them, but since I look older than what I am (or so I'm told), everyone is puzzled when I tell them I'm "only" a Junior, this year. They usually follow that by asking how many grades I've been held back. Good grief! The nerve! Even in my place of refuge--my bedroom-- while listening to the radio, the DJ was like, "I remember back in August of '89 when I was holding my newborn niece in my arms, and now she's a Freshman in college..." AHHHH! They won't stop! It's like I'm the only 17-year-old Junior in the world. (And I haven't been held back any grades!) Having said this, I'm proud to announce that I AM 17-years-old, and I AM graduating in 2008. Thank you!!! Your support is overwhelming.

Stepping down from my soap-box, it's been a pretty good week. School is almost finished, and my summer is almost here! Before I enjoy Texas' 110-degree summer weather, I have to take the SAT twice. :-( Talk about a bummer. haha

I hope the rest of the week brings you much happiness.

Brent the Magnificent

I Won Something!!!!

Yesterday morning, I opened my inbox and watched as several emails rolled in. One of the emails had a subject that said "CONGRATULATIONS." I immediately brought my mouse to the delete button, but before I clicked it, something caught my eye. I don't even know why. Maybe it was the curiosity of what I "won" this time. Would it be a car, the lottery, a vacation to Maui, or perhaps a lower mortgage rate? As I browsed over the letter, I saw "Clear Channel Broadcasting." That was something that isn't in your run-of-the-mill junk mail. Come to find out, they were notifying me that I had won a radio station give-away for tickets to the Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at the Majestic Theatre. I was thrilled. Yeah, I would have preferred to when a Ferrari, but you have to start somewhere, right? Funny thing is, I joined the station's loyal listeners' club, like six years ago. I haven't listened to them in years! Haha!

When I was young, I was the kid who could speed-dial all the radio station's contest phone lines. I always tried, but I never won anything. Winning this prize, proves I'm not a loser anymore! It proves that dreams really do come true. It proves that there is still hope for this year's American Idol contestants... okay, it might not prove that much. :-) Anyway, it made my day.

Have a great Good Friday and Easter weekend!

Brent the Magnificent