change

I have recently decided that I want to start painting again. Not as a career, but simply to meliorate my art skills, which are honestly not too bad. I had first started when I was only 5, but back then, it was only a way to have fun. This time, I actually want to paint, and I know that I have the ability, since my art class this semester has truly inspired me. A few ideas are in my head already, but I believe that the best part will be displaying the final works in my own rooms, and enjoying something I have made every day.

I also cleaned the entire house today, which is not an easy thing to do in a house this size. Sadly, my own room has been neglected, but I will clean this up before bed, since I have company over tomorrow.

Yes, that’s another thing, I actually won’t be home alone tomorrow! And I have finally invited my three best girlfriends over for Friday night as well, which I have never done before. I only have two years of high school life left, so why not actually be aware and enjoy it.

Guess what’s on my desk right now? An answer to a letter that was sent to me over 6 months ago, from my best friend over in Germany. I did not reply to this letter, and now, after half a year, I have finally picked up a pen and written about everything that’s going on. Four pages are inked already, and I’m sure there will be more to come.

I have also cut back on my wasted time on the Internet. I’ve spent most of my time at school, with friends, or at my piano, and I’m noticing that it’s really clearing up my mind.

I have not drunk anything before going to bed ever since I’ve written my last entry. That may only be two weeks, but it’s something. It’s definitely something.

My reputation is fixed, at least for the most part. I am not what some people might still think I am, and, honestly, the only person who truly needs to know that is myself.

I am going the right way, although it’s truly hurting in some parts. But that’s just another step.

Lately, some situations and mishappenings have been going on that have made me very disappointed in myself. I’ve realized that I can’t control my emotions, keep my temper, take criticism, comfort myself in appropriate ways or even trust myself anymore. This goal is too big to be broken down into many small ones, so I will have to keep it as one. All I know is that I have to change many parts in my life, and I will have to get started on that right away.

- I have to put more work into my education, since I’ve been neglecting my schoolwork a lot lately.
- I will have to stop using alcohol as a way to make myself sleep better.
- I need to get my social life back, hang out more often with my friends and what’s left of my family.
- I need to build old contacts back up, and show old friends how much they still mean to me, although we might be several thousand miles apart.
- I have to keep my living spaces clean, since messes limit me in my capabilities. Clean more, and keep this house presentable while mother is out, working.
- I need to cut down my time on the computer, where I only waste my time and procrastinate, instead of doing the work I need to do.
- I have to be outside more often; hiding in my small rooms when I am depressed will drive me crazy overtime.
- Sometimes, I will have to let life teach me my lessons the cruel way. But mainly, I need to trust my conscience.
- I need to use writing and composing as my primary way of dealing with things, besides actually opening up to people.
- I have to finally find out what I really want to do with my life. I have endless possibilities and so many choices, and I just need to make up my mind.
- I need to apologize in person to the people I’ve hurt.
- I need to fix my reputation that I have recently ruined, and show people that I can be trusted, no matter what.
- I want to be able to look into the mirror and beam with pride about who I have finally become.

And I will have to be able not to cry whenever I write long lists like this…