Start With A Quote

I have no idea where it came from--no wait, I think it was Mistborn--but I remember that humans don't simply experience one or even two or three emotions at once, but all of them. One or two may be stronger at a certain point in time than another, but an emotion doesn't disappear completely. It's quite a trip into the human psychology, but since I tend to be less empathic and understanding of others, I like to figure this stuff out. I want to learn body language, to a greater degree than others.

That, however, was not my point. The past day I've been alternating between confusion and excitement. Of course I have the other usual range of emotions, but they're not as predominant. Sanderson is right.

I'll admit, I'm finally being sucked up into the high school social life. Still not completely, but more so. Why do I say this? Did I mention prom's coming up? It's currently five weeks away and apparently that means it can already start an excited buzz from the juniors and seniors.

The week before MMEs Taylor asked me out on a date, and then a couple days later she asked me if it was too early to ask me to prom. Surprised and nervous, I told her it probably was. And we still haven't gone out on that date. We chatted yesterday on Facebook about it (I was hoping to catch Alyssa), but it's still not concrete.

Sunday during Band Extravaganza, when I was being hugged to death, Alyssa asked me out to prom. As a friend, of course. I merely sputtered, my brain unable to think fast enough. But I also learned that Katie didn't have a partner, so I don't think Alyssa will be too disappointed if I tell her I'm going with somebody else. We can certainly find each other at prom.

Randomness--where on earth did the word "prom" even come from? It's a funny, short word.

Then yesterday I thought I was getting things straight. I don't remember my thought process or anything, but I asked my mom about it.

Taylor and I haven't really talked for a couple weeks, so I thought things weren't going to go anywhere. And I don't really know how I came up with it, but I was thinking of asking Dishman to prom.

I've know him for ... mmm ... two or three months? He's a band geek, proud of it, plays percussion. He has the cute dorkiness about him. He's a sophomore, only a few months younger than me. Overall, he's a cool dude. How'd I meet him? One lunch he randomly sat across from me and started drumming his fingers on the table. And I thought it was pretty cool and told him so. Makes me laugh now.

So on the bus I was contemplating to bring him. At home I asked Mom what she thought.

Then, for some reason, I waited around on Facebook to see if Alyssa would come online. Unfortunately, she never did while I was there. But Taylor found me and asked about that date. Not about prom again, but that date. We might possibly see a movie this weekend ... if we manage to talk again this week. Yay for shyness!

Later I found Nicole and asked what she thought. Told her the story. She simply said to do what I wanted. She also told me a problem she's currently stuck up in, but I'm not sure that I should repeat it. I reveal some things about other people, but who's to say that I'm allowed to write anything? Sounds like privacy lawsuit to me.

Last night I was wondering if I should go with my decision of asking Jacob out to prom or wait and see if things go well with Taylor. I still don't really know.

But I made my decision today. I was lucky enough to spot Jacob almost right away, but I didn't ask him until we were more or less alone. His expression and surprise was awesome. He said a couple times that he wasn't expecting it, but he eventually said yes. ^^ Completely made my day. I don't think even Schmid will piss me off. Now that's something.

Now ... I just have to make sure things don't go wrong. Can't go with Alyssa or Taylor; I'm going with Jacob. And ... I should get a job and driver's license. Maybe I can do my driver's test next week. Now that's not such a bad idea. I'll ask Dee about that. Or any of my friends who already have their liceses. Which is most of them.

Anyway, that's all I wanted to talk about.

SONG OF THE DAY: Headlong ~ Queen