It's Been a While, Hasn't It?

I apologize for the wait. I didn't really realize that it had been over two weeks since I posted.. In my defense, these past two-ish weeks have been harder and busier than I originally thought they would be..

Where do I even begin.

It's Monday afternoon, 12:02 to be precise, and I've had a pretty good day so far. It was a relaxed schedule for today's classes, thanks to an event that we had earlier this year, so breakfast wasn't even served until like 9:40 this morning. I got to talk and hang out with some people that I didn't expect to see, so yeah, that was cool.

Yesterday was our Student Association Banquet... We went to the Centennial Hall, and had an amazing meal and everything. It was pretty great. I'm glad I went. A date would've been great though *cough cough*

Moving on.

It's now Tuesday night. Our school had a blood drive today, and I gave blood for the first time. That felt pretty weird, and kind of cool. There was a little area where you went right after to get snacks and drinks and stuff so you don't faint or anything dramatic like that. I spent longer than probably necessary there. To be fair, I was really enjoying the company of those present..

I'm so ready to graduate. I just want to be done with all of this. There's a few people I wouldn't mind keeping in my life, others I FOR SURE wouldn't mind keeping in my life, and people I don't want to see again after graduation. Those reading this probably know where they lie.

If not, let me take a moment or two to show you how you can find out:

Nobody: There are very few people in this category. That being said, if you're in this category, you have earned it. I have tried, and have not succeeded. I have had to cut toxic people from my life, and if that's you, this is your group. You are nobody to me.

(To be completely honest, I can almost count on one hand the Nobodies, so no worries guys)

Acquaintance: I will probably nod at you, smile, or say hello as I walk down the hallway/street/whatever. I won't talk to you for extended amounts of time, because truth is, I either don't really care all that much, or I just don't want to put the time and effort into rearranging my schedule just to make time to hear about yours. That being said, there are multiple people that I don't get the chance to talk to, and wish that I could, so don't just assume that you're in this group. Again, you probably know where you fit in these.

Friend: If you're in this group, I'll still say hello to you, and I might actually be the one to initiate conversation sometimes. I might even have some sort of fun nickname or term of endearment or something weird like that. You'll get fist-bumps. A lot of them. Maybe even unique ones. I'll talk to you extensively if time allows, and might even occasionally rearrange my schedule to talk to you, or visit you in your place of work.

Good Friend: I'll hang out with you a lot. I might even call you bro or dude. I might give you hugs, or just engage in physical contact in general. Not weird physical, but, you know.. I'll spend entire free periods talking to you by choice. I'll listen to what you have to say, though I'll still probably judge you here and there. If you're lucky, you'll get advice.

Best Friends: I'll really open up to you. You'll know everything and anything that goes on in my life. You'll know the real me. I'll drop everything to listen to your troubles, and as sure as I live and breath, I will do everything that I can to help you through it. You will probably mean the world to me. I will let all judgement drop, as I've probably talked to you enough to understand where you're coming from. Late-night conversations will happen, when possible, and won't be a forced thing. I'll make time to be around you, and will genuinely enjoy it.

As far as who I'll miss, it will probably mainly be the last two groups. I tell the 'Friend' group that I'll miss them, but honestly, most of the time, there probably isn't a whole lot that's gonna keep me from forgetting about you. Sorry... :\

Those are the big ones as far as categories go. I hope that this has helped you find out where you stand in my life. There's a lot of gray area as far as these go. Some people are in transition from group to group, while others have yet to be placed. So, don't jump to the conclusion that I don't like you.

I hope you guys aren't disappointed with this post, because it's my first one in a while. Cut me some slack. Thanks.

There'll be more deep of thoughts to come, and I'll be back into a regular writing schedule here soon. Thanks again for understanding. You guys are amazing.

Adios mi hermanos

-Dominic Romeo

9:32 PM

2/19/2019