consciousness, pt. 16

birthday countdown: 12 days.

I think I only named this one "consciousness" because I have nothing unifying that I really want to say, just some random thoughts running through my head. For instance:

I'm going to ask for an internet hook up for my birthday. I don't really know how much longer I'm not going to be able to get it at the apartment (if I ever will be able to again) and I don't really like having to drive to the library every time I need to look something up online (but really just check my Facebook). What an un-fun birthday present. Whatever happened to getting toys for your birthday? Now I'm asking for things that are actually useful, instead of something frivolous that owning it would only be justified by saying that I got it as a present. And on that note, I don't think I want to go skydiving for my birthday. That was just a random, fleeting idea and while it would be fun to say that I have been skydiving, I think I'll make that my 21st birthday present. It seems more monumental that way.

I made the event for my birthday party on Facebook today. The guest list consisted of 37 people. And that doesn't even count the ones I know that don't have a Facebook and the ones Alisha knows that she wanted to invite. So...40+ people in an apartment? I may have to take Taylor up on his offer to let me use his house. Thankfully, the party's not for another 12 days and I can figure out closer to time how many people need to be accommodated for. But the only problem with having it at Taylor's house is I know random people (ahem, freshmen) will show up because that's where they go every Friday night. I suppose I could have Nick and Jarrid do security for me. But I don't really like the idea of my party being big enough to have to have security. I mean, hell, I'm only turning 20. The big, BIG birthday isn't until next year. I'm hoping then Alisha and I won't be in an apartment anymore at that point, though.

Oh, yeah, on that note.

Alisha and I haven't really talked about living situations next year yet, but we did for a little bit when we were deciding on taking on a third roommate this year. I don't think either one of us wants to stay in an apartment for an extremely extended period of time (2+ years) and all the girls we considered asking to move in with us were only going to be sophomores (unable to live off campus, by Winthrop regulations). So we said that we might end up getting a house after this school year if they would be willing to room with us. Which I hope is the case. I like the apartment, I really do. But I also love the idea of having (renting) a house here. A house you're allowed to make so much more personal (paint, hanging things, slight damages, etc.). Plus we'd have a yard. And if we had a dog (like we both want) that would be so much better for it. I don't know. Maybe I'll bring this up at the beginning of next semester. Our lease runs out in May, but we should be able to do a month by month lease if we don't move into a house until August. Or, who knows? Maybe we'll have a house for the summer. I really hope so.