Well, I was just talkin to my good friend Shelly (one of the most beautiful girls I know) =) and getting all sad about leaving for college.  It is definately a bitter sweet moment.  I am going to miss my family and friends back home so much.  If I were to name them all, the list could go on forever.  But I just wanted to thank you guys for everything you have done for me, you made me who I am today.  I promise I won't let you down in college... I will be the same Todd that I was back home.  I have come to realize that I will never see some of the people I am leaving behind again.  But I'm sure if we are truly good friends, we will find each other no matter what lengths we have to go to. 

I know that everyone will tell you this, but these past 4 years have absolutely flown by.  When I first entered highschool as a freshman, I was so lost.  But now I think I have a pretty good idea of who I am and who I am going to be.  These past 4 years were a microcasm of the life ahead of me.  The decisions I made throughout highschool are the same decisions I will be making out in the real world, on a much smaller scale.  As I go to Texas A&M (a college of 44,000 students) I realize that the world is a vast place, and this is a great opportunity for me.  However, it is a little intimidating.   But, I can't look at it as an intimidator, I must look at it as an opportunity.  If I don't do this, then I will fail in most of everything I do.  Highschool was a whole world of opportunities in itself, and I think I definately took advantage of most of them.  It's just weird to look back on everything and think, "I'm never gonna have a chance to do any of that again".  The football games, the girls, my boys, the teachers (whether I liked them or not), but most importantly all of the memories these things have left me with.  One specific set of memories sticks out in my head more than the others however, the football days.  I have played football since I was 8 years old, and I am now 18 turning 19.  Football has made me who I am today.  It taught me discipline, maturity, integrity, and trust.  As well as teaching me how to be an athlete, friend, and most importantly a team-mate.  I hated practice with a passion, but there was nothing like playing in the games.  No matter how much pain I endured, or blood, sweat and tears I shed, every drop was well worth it, and I would give ANYTHING to go back and do it all again.  Even though I hated the practices, they are probably the most important part of my football experience.  Because that is where I learned what it meant to work for something and never let myself fall short of my goal.  I miss football tremendously which is why I am currently in the process of deciding if I want to strive to play in college. I will move on to something else now, because I could go on forever about football.

I'm going to miss the days I used to run around the neighborhood with my closest friends everyday (before I had a car).  I'm going to miss driving the golf carts everywhere we went.  I will miss making jackass videos (some of the stupidest stuff I have ever done).  I will miss playing games and stealing golf carts on the golf course.  I will miss hanging out at the Four Seasons all day.  I will miss the many trips to subway we made.  This is a good description of my summers as a kid, which will be missed very much.  It's funny, cause I looked forward to getting a car so much.  But that's when everything changed.  All of the things which seemed so great and fun, all seemed suddenly boring, and the thrill wasn't enough anymore.  These were the best days of my life. 

I guess I will bring this entry to a close.  Girls: Verity and Shelly, I met you both in sixth grade, you two have been my closest girlfriends through Junior High and Highschool.  No matter how many times we fought or argued about stupid stuff, we always made up (even though ya'll were shady, haha).  I will never forget either one of you, and I hope ya'll don't forget about me.  We have so many great memories, including all of the trips we have been on, and the times we have spent together.  I'm only gonna be an hour away, so never hesitate to call if you need anything.  You know I will be there in a hurry.  You two are like sisters to me and I love ya'll more than these words can express.  SAMANTHA B. - You are one of the coolest girls I know, and I never really argued with you about anything because you are just so easy to get along with.  I know you are gonna have a great time at SFA next year, and I know you will come see me, cause you can't resist me =)  You are an awesome girl, partly because you always helped me with my homework LOL, and also because you are a great person. You always made me laugh no matter what.  And you never got too deeply involved in all of the highschool BS.  I wish you were going to A&M with me ,but I know I will still see a lot of you!  ESTHER -  You have beautiful DSL's haha =) No but seriously you are such a great friend.  You better come with the rest of the girls to see me at A&M.  I don't think I will make it very long without seeing your beautiful lips, I mean face! haha  I'm gonna miss you babe, but definately call me if you ever need advice or need anything.

And to my boys:  TRACY:  You are my best friend ever dude.  I'm gonna miss you more than you can believe man.  And I'm definately gonna miss beating the crap out of you in Madden!  LOL. I remember when you moved into the neighborhood when I was in 6th grade and you were in 5th.  You were the biggest queer dude LOL but now you are the coolest guy I know.  I just can't believe I'm already graduating.  I know you are gonna come see me a lot at A&M but its not gonna be the same as having you right down the street from me to chill with man.  Those neighborhood days were the best and I know you remember them just as well as I do.  I wish we could go back to those days dude.  It seemed like nothing mattered, and we were so worry free.  You will definately be a life long friend to me, and I am gonna tell all of your kids all of the stupid things you did.  Keep MAC tight man.              TIM - You are my boy dude.  We always get girls when we are together.  We just click like that for some reason.  Even though we only hung out for like 2 years. It feels like you are my little brother man.  I had some great times with you dude and you better come visit me at A&M so we can get some more girls haha.  Have fun with my family next year and you better watch out for my little sister!  Don't be a moron your senior year.  Actually make some good decisions =)  Take care of my mom also man!  TOMMY - Dude, you and Trey have been my best friends since I was like 5.  CDC kicked ass.  What can I say dude, you are probably the nicest guy I know.  You are one of the longest friendships I have had.  We rocked the house when we played for the Packers in the IBFA dude.  I was one end, and you were the other.  I'm never gonna forget you buddy.  I will definately be coming to your games at SMU.  Good luck in practice until I come home and we chill again man.  Never change the nice guy you are Tommy.  It is what makes you, you.  You have the best work ethic of any guy I know.  And I always strived to have that same work ethic. Thanks for being such a great friend, and great example. TP's for life man!  TREY - You are THE funniest guy I know.  Even though you are a smart ass most of the time.  I wouldn't like you any other way.  Me ,you and Tommy have been friends all of our lives.  The three TP's are infamous.  And the memories we have made will never fade away dude.  No matter what happens I want us all three to stay friends forever.  I think without you guys, I would lead a sad life.  Tommy keeps me in line, and you keep me laughing.  Have a great time at OU.  I'll see you back in D-town.

So much for this entry, It's late and I'm going to bed.  Peace out until next time... I've got a lot ahead of me.