Friday, April 30, 2004 :::

AND NOW...THE MOST ANTICIPATED POST OF THE YEAR...

while reading, listen to "My Sundown" by Jimmy Eat World to acheive the desired effect

I'm going to start at the end. Tomorrow morning, I'm leaving for Nashville, Tennessee, where I'll be spending one week in intensive sales school training with the Southwestern Company. Afterwards, I'll be driving RedAndBlackIndianAttack (my Blazer) all the way up to Minneapolis, Minnesota to sell books, door to door, for thirteen weeks. (UPDATE - hours after writing this blog entry, I went to our last Southwestern meeting before departure and, to my suprise and dismay, I discovered that as of this moment, Minnesota is a probability - other possible sales locations are Iowa and Alabama. This is absurd - all I can do is laugh. Supposedly, I'll know my definite state on Sunday. Cross your fingers for Minnesota!) My exact housing is, as of yet, unknown, but I'll write or find a way to post when I find out where I'll be. I'm getting paid on commission, and judging by the average profit of first-year Southwestern dealers, I should be coming home with a nice, fat check. I'd better, cuz I'll be working fourteen hours a day, six days a week. Practically running my own business, with my own sales locale and everything. Undoubtedly, this summer will push me harder than I've ever been pushed before, but I know that the end results and rewards will justify the means. I'm nervous, but extremely excited - you know that I love to travel, and I'll be meeting hundreds, possibly thousands of new people. Of course, the hardest part about the whole thing is leaving everyone behind, knowing that I'll be missing out on several fun-filled activities with the o-town and g-ville crews...but know that I'll do my best to keep in touch, and I'll be hoping that you do the same. I'll have my cell phone with me, with nationwide longdistance and free incoming, but for free correspondance on your part, you can e-mail me or IM me and I'll be able to check it all through my sweet-ass new Nextel Motorola i730. For those of you who have forgotten: munkys4u@ufl.edu and AJmunky11. So, that's an extremely brief summary of what I'll be doing over the summer...I'll be missing everyone like crazy, and REST ASSURED, when I return, we're going to through the sickest post-21st birthday party that Gainesville has ever seen!

Various blips:

Juan, buddy, it seems to me that you've gotten yourself into quite a mess as of late. I hope you manage to untangle yourself and put everything into perspective. Remember your morals, put yourself in the shoes of those who are also directly involved, and take things slowly. Of course, that's just my advice... - love you, freak...

Frank, it sounds like the NY lifestyle is a pretty crazy rollercoaster. Just follow your heart, like we all know you will, and you'll ride it out in true Frizank style. Hopefully, a miracle will greet us in the fall and we'll somehow be able to visit each other. Enjoy all the movies, music, and shows that I'll be missing, asshole...

Will and Brian, you guys have always shown me that our friendship would have thrived even if we hadn't been born into the same family. We share a bond that is exclusively ours, and I can't wait to get back and continue to live it up. Have an awesome summer, Will, and keep kickin' ass at the FS, Brian. You're absolutely right - positivity is a must, and I'll remember your words over the summer. B-to-the-R-to-the-O-T-Z...

Drew, I know that there's only a miniscule chance that you'll read this, but I wanted to let you know that you're still the perfect roomie. Our fourth and (possibly) final year together is going to be crazy! CRAZY, I TELL YOU! Seriously, though, I love you, and our friendship is "priceless" to me. See you in August...

To the rest of the crew - enjoy the summer and anticipate my return, 'cuz I'll be bringing a severe party attitude back with me!

...and to Laura. You've been absolutely incredible these past few weeks, and you're always an inspiration to me. Your lust for life, your selflessness, and your love for me have filled my heart and soul with energy and vitality that has proven invaluable. I wouldn't trade our moments together for anything. I'll miss you this summer, and though we'll be far apart, love spans all distances. You're a beautiful, beautiful person - NEVER say anything to the contrary. I'll be back before you know it :) Thank you for everything...I love you...

Well, I guess I'll leave it at that. I trust that everyone will have a kick-ass summer, and I hope to hear from each of you throughout it. Love you guys...wish me luck! Ci vediamo!


i see it around me
i see it in everything:
i could be so much more than this

said my goodbyes
this is my sundown
i'm going to be so much more than this

with one hand high, you'll show them your progress
you'll take your time
but no one cares

i need you to show me the way from crazy
i want to be so much more than this

with one hand high, you'll show them your progress
you'll take your time
but no one cares

good good bye
lovely time
good good bye
tinsel shine
good good bye
i'll be fine
good good bye
good good night

::: posted by AJBrotz at 12:45 PM

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