"Beneath this mask there is more than flesh..."

Wow, it has been such a long time since I have written in this. I even think it has been almost a year since anything has been written in this web journal. Lol, I tell myself time and time again that I would promise to write in this journal everyday from now on and I never seem to follow through.

I could lie and say what everyone says about being too busy, but that is simply not true. In fact, I have given myself too much time off from the things that are important in life.

School...work...family...friends...a career.......love.

This spring break is unlike any other spring break I have experienced...both in high school and my college career thus far. So many things happened, and I guess I never really did any of the things I planned on doing, most of it being school work but how boring would that have been? Of course, now I'm going to have to work pretty hard to catch up. I guess I asked for it, but I actually don't mind having the workload this time.

Not this time. Because something, or should I say someone, new has entered my life...

It was a boring tuesday night near the beginning of the spring break week. Staying in Ames was not the best idea in the world, but there really wasn't anywhere else to go. So, it was quite boring because no one was around.

At least, I thought so.

A friend of mine happened to give me a chance call that night when I thought about giving up and going to sleep instead of staying up being bored to death. His call directed me to meet with him and another at the restaurant Perkins to grab a bite to eat. I figure anything is better than the daily bordem of doing nothing or playing games, because to be honest playing games that day felt pretty boring.

As I begin to walk towards Perkins from my car in the parking lot, I did feel a little anxiety. I have to admit, I do get a bit nervous and quiet around new faces. I walk in and searched for my friend for a few seconds...then there he is, with her.

Short brunette hair...blue jacket...a youthful, pretty face...

I sit down and greet my friend and introduce myself to her. Although the "hi" seemed pretty rushed, I would not have doubted that she would not have any interest in speaking with someone she does not know. But, without further or due, sliding into the conversation between them was not too hard and I guess was not intruding on my part according to their reactions.

*Well, things seem to be going good so far. I haven't spoken or even seen my friend in the longest time. Guess it doesn't help the fact that I live far away from campus. So this is who I heard in the background? Wow, I have to admit, she is quite pretty. She seems easy going. Maybe I'll join in on the conversation.*

The conversation in Perkins lasted a good while, of course with a section in time for us to enjoy our food...or at least while they still had some (she and my friend happened to have split their meals, thinking they would not eat much). Ironically, I had too much and ended up not feeling all the more better. Especially after we all returned to my friend's living quarters. From there, the fun continued with a great Family Guy marathon of sorts until approximately 7 am. It was at that point he could no longer go on and had to rest for he did have his obligation to fulfill at his lab later that day. I didn't blame him. We were all quite tired, but she and I felt we could continue...

*Wow, this girl is amazing. I feel like I could talk forever with her. I cant't stop talking with her, laughing with her, sharing with her. We really talked alot during Family Guy. Quoting the characters, making fun of each other. My friend included of course. I hope this continues.*

Sure enough, it did continue. It continued into the noon hour in fact. While my friend lied dormant in his bed, she and I continued to converse with each other. Speaking of things ranging from Family Guy, to our very lives. Even making references to Family Guy according to our lives. We lost track of time and eventually were escorted out of my friend's room as he had to leave for lab. Of course, I followed her because I honestly did not want to leave. As we headed towards her living quarters, which is actually down the hall from my friend's room, I remember that I had to inform my roommate back at my apartment about something. I cannot quite recall at the moment, but I believe it had something to do with the new apartment we were going to live in. Anyways, the conversation with her ended up continuing into the slight afternoon until we just couldn't continue any longer because we simply did not have enough energy to converse because of lack of sleep.

*Peaceful. I feel so peaceful.*

For each continuous day afterwards till now, I always remember the first day. I guess it is something I do not want to forget.

For once...just once...I found a small measure of peace.