Then I'll be one of the cool kids.

 I've been enjoying the last few days and the relative freedom they have given me. The stress from my exam has been replaced with a free period to do whatever the heck I want, and so far that has turned into going to the library, where I am surrounded by knowledge and happiness. I don't know why I prefer going to the library by myself when I could be hanging out with my classmates. I think it's because I've missed leisure reading and it feels more fulfilling to fill this hole than hang out with idle people.

In two days of having a free period, my to read list has acquired The Great Gatsby, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, and a book about how to photograph people (in which I found a picture of my friend Mei Ling as a kid, which was weird until I realized it was a locally published book).

I'm also taking advantage of the CD section of the library. For what it lacks in popular music, it makes up for in soundtracks. I have "West Side Story," "The Phantom of the Opera," and "Les Miserables" soundtracks, the contents of which are now (not quite legitimately) in my possession. Also, I will feel fairly ominous when I get phone calls from now on because this happens.

In other news, I'm going to a party tonight. Like my first real high school party, which should make for some interesting stories. I'm planning on bringing my Arizona green tea, sitting and watching crazy stuff go down from a safe distance. Hopefully it doesn't disappoint (or make my parents paranoid of all my future weekend outings).
Love,
-J-

Unrelated link of the day: A collection of portraits of people being pelted in the face with a leaf blower