One More

It hit me at lunch the other day when Drew said to me, “you have one more semester… and then you’re done.” We laughed about it and what not. It’s pretty insane to think about. All of what I know that life is about looks like it’s getting ready to turn. It sucks that I can’t help, but to take it for granted. I think that I appreciate school, and I get a lot of out of it that most people don’t, but the fact that it makes me happy, I think I take for granted. One more semester. That’s it. This one went by so fast, and I know this next one is only going to go by faster. The ascent out of winter always goes by so quickly for me. The spring is always amazing for me. It sucks that it’s probably only going to hit me during finals second semester.

Last spring was so amazing. Summer of 2005 to spring of 2006 was the most fun, authentic, no worries year of my life. It was so incredible. I was always spun by things that will never get to me again. What I want to do is when I go to college, I don’t want to lose touch with the underclassmen, and I don’t want to lose touch with the teachers. I’d actually love is there was some way I could stay involved with Greenwood High. Also, I don’t want to just drop out of my social life, and I want to keep my motivation for learning burning. I hope that I never “get old” in those terms.

In spring, I want to be a kid. I want to get a band started with McClain and Evan McNeff. Next summer, I would like to get the/a band going. I’d like to do a lot of recording. I’d like to make some money, but not get a “real” job. In fact, my goal is to never have a “real” job. I think I can pull it off. As long as I’m doing something where the value of¬†the “doing” always towers over the “earning”, I think I’ll be able to reach my goal.

3 Responses to “One More”

  1. Auntie Deb Says:

    Billy,

    Some words from your Aunt Deb who loves you…

    This is only the beginning. Life will have so may wonderful gifts that lie in waiting. Follow your dreams, follow your heart and keep your feet planted firmly in the ground. Sounds simple, doesn’t it.? You’ll do just fine!!! Work hard but make time to rest and reflect. Think of your life as a fantastic adventure, give more than you take from this world and you will live an extraordinary, blessed life. Know always that you are loved.

    XOX
    -Aunt D.

  2. Doug Karr Says:

    Whatever you decide to do, you know I’m behind you.

    Love,
    Dad

  3. Lauren. Says:

    First off, I love that you and I are anti-”real jobs.”

    I’m not sure if you realize sometimes how much we’ve been through. Me, through my constant battle with mathematics and you with your never ending irritation with English, academically we’ve hit it all, I think. But there’s a lot more; so much more. Sometimes I forget things, I know, but talks like last nights’ really put me in my place. You’re special, you’re my Bale, and I’ll always get you, in some way, shape, or form. I’ll always be around to help you in any way I can, and in any way I know how.

    Loveyou,
    Lauren.

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