Tomorrow morning, Joey's graduating college. I've got him a gift and card. I can't believe this day is here.

Yesterday, after my last entry, I found Joey. He was on campus watching some video with some of the other guys. I didn't get to help him study, but I confirmed he still needed a ride after his test. After the test, a majority of the Graphics Design class entered the IT lounge. After they all remarked about how horrible the exam was, half of them decided to go to a nearby bar and just have a few drinks. I went along with them. It was a blast. They guys played pool. Some of us played darts. And we talked. I spoke to the other It chicks, Ashley and Shannon. I didn't know either one of them very well. Ashley told me when she sees I'm online, she wants to message me, but she's afraid that she'll disturb me. I told her she's always welcomed to message me.

It was my conversation with Shannon that really did me some good. We had spoke before in the past, and had been in a few classes together, but never really got to know each other. Usually, she had to drop the class I was in and take it another time. She told me they all wished had attended the banquet. I explained to her why I didn't attend. It was a pride thing. I admit that. However, she said nearly everyone wanted to know where I was and that her table felt I was robbed of the Outstanding IT Student award. As far as her table was concerned, that award belonged to me, and they were all shocked I didn't get it. I deserved it more than the guy that won, in their eyes. That remark alone is worth more than the award.

She also told me she wished she could be like me. She always saw me as the type of geek gal she wanted to be. As far as she could see, I had all the classmates respect. The guys treated me as one of their own. Everyone was friends with me. I had all the professors' respect. I was outgoing and always involved. I was the perfect geek gal. I told her the truth. I'm very shy. It took an effort to be involved in events. I also told her I never had a boyfriend my entire time at Armstrong. I clarified that I am not dating Joey. We are just friends. I was also just friends with MAS. She was in my Operating Systems class 3 years ago when I took it with MAS and thought that we were dating since MAS and I were very close that semester. I told her I don't understand why it looks like I'm dating these guys when I'm not, but that I'm not. I don't have the best of luck with guys. So, while I look like the coolest chick around, I have my own issues, too. Lord knows Joey knows that.

Now, she did get me to do something I haven't done in my time around Joey. I got up last night at the bar and sang "Any Man of Mine." I guess since I wasn't doing it alone, I had the nerve to do it. Joey told me today he was proud I did that. I think he was proud of how much fun I had last night. I told him I was only outgoing because I was with friends. It's strangers that scare me.

This morning, Joey had his practice. I took him to that. I got a few shots of all the IT people having to sit through that. After the practice, Joey's uncle called us about meeting for lunch. Just after Bob's call, Lindsey called. Joey told her to join us for lunch. It was a nice lunch. The guys talked about their things and Lindsey and I had gal chit chat. When lunch finished, Joey, Bob, and I went to see Iron Man. I think he wanted me to go. He's been telling me the past 2 weeks that they were going to see and I was welcomed to come along if I wanted. It was a great film. It kept me interested. When we got back to his place, he pulled out his Ultimate Avengers DVDs. First, we did the what superhero quiz on it. We each did the quiz twice. One time we each chose our answers. The other time, we chose the answers for the other. Both times, I got the Wasp. Joey got the Hulk and Hercules. Then, we watched the movies.

Joey's folks got into town just in time for dinner. I stayed to dine and spend some time with them before getting home. Once I got home, I talked with my father about Iron Man. He went to a later showing with Matthew, Nicki, and Cameron. We both enjoyed the film and just compared notes on it. My father was also shocked to know I went to a movie since I usually don't go. The last movie I saw prior to today was The Simpsons Movie.

Well, I need to get some sleep. I have to get up bright an' early to go get Joey and get a good seat at the Civic Center.

[♪ Listening to: "One Good Woman" - Peter Cetera]

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Oh, because I told someone I'd be here after I finished some work with my father. I'm at Armstrong at the moment for the third time today. The first time was to pick up a transcript and talk to Lindsey. The second time was to drop Joey off at the Writing Center. The third time, which is now, is so I could help Joey study. But, I can't find him.

This week has been a bad week for both of us, and it's my fault. Yes, it's my fault. Why he is my friend, I don't know. Tuesday tested our friendship. We got in a fight. And not a silly fight, either. This was one where we were both cussing, yelling, and turning red. He was just trying to help me get past an irrational side of me. The fight carried over to me fighting with my father later that night. Both guys had the same point of view and neither one could get through to me. It carried over a bit to yesterday. And again, both men got it from me. But, I know in the end, they both just want the best for me. I am the one with the problem, not them. At times, I think it would be easier for them if they didn't fight for me.

Yesterday afternoon, I did get a break by going along with my father and brother to Brunswick, GA. My brother is going to move down there. Jessica's getting a job there, too. We took scenic drive down there, plus took a tour of the apartment that they are trying to get. We also drove over to St. Simons so Matthew could see that it didn't cost a thing to get on the island. Only Jekyll does it cost and that's because the entire island is a state park. I had my camera on me, just in case, so I got a few shots of the lighthouse at the end of the day.

Today, I picked myself up and made a call for some help. I promised Joey I'd work on getting some Tuesday night. My father also wants me to get some help. I have something arranged, too. I also came to this side of town to pick up a transcript so I can scan and add it to a job application. I promised Joey I'd work on applying for a job today. I haven't finished that, but I had other things to do. I did the main thing and got the transcript. Joey's mother, Mary Ellen, call me as well. It was a short call, but something I needed.

Hopefully, tomorrow, will be better as well. Saturday is graduation for Joey, so I will be busy with that. Now for the

Thursday Threesome The Magic Month of May:

Onesome: The magic-- of Spring? Has it started yet where you are? ...or if you're 'down under', how is Autumn progressing? It's been hot today and yesterday. I think summer is beginning now that it's May.

Twosome: month of-- transition? Are you looking to be out of school? ...to have the kids out of school? No? Heh. How about just thinking about where you want to go this Summer? ...maybe within walking distance, -no? I've been out of school for a few months. I just want a job. However, I know Joey must be excited. He graduates Saturday, with his last exams on Tuesday. Then, a week from now, he's moving back to Atlanta. I really don't want him to go. And I really don't want to stay in Savannah, either. It's not that I want to be around him, but I want a chance to go live. We both agree Atlanta's what I need.

Threesome: May-- I ask you if you know which song the title for today's piece was taken from? I'm thinking Laanba has a chance at it, but any fan of Dumbledore's original actor might know it... Sorry, sure don't. Not a Harry Potter fan.

[♪ Listening to: "Will You Still Love Me" - Chicago]

My weekend was a simple weekend. I stayed home and had some me time. Friday was spent with Joey and I got home late. It was a frustrating night for both of us. So, my Saturday was spent watching Atlanta Braves baseball and Two of a Kind. For those that don't know the movie Two of a Kind, it's a movie with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John that I watched as a 5-year-old when my family lived on Ft. Gordon. It's been about 24 years since I've seen it. It's perfect '80s cheese. Sunday was another day to take easily. I ended up watching the NASCAR race with my father. We were both not happy with how it ended under a yellow flag.

Today, I went out to breakfast with Joey. It was a late breakfast, but his idea And while I was on that side of town, I went and visited Lindsey and everyone else at Wesley Foundation. It was the last lunch of the semester. I was glad to see them. After Wesley lunch, I sat around at the library about about an hour and a half. Joey had mentioned when we ate that he was going to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy this afternoon and that I was welcomed to watch it with him. So, before we went to his house to watch the movie, he and I helped Tammy, his tutee I had helped before, who had asked for math help. We helped her, with mainly him taking care of it. He's a natural at math. After about 45 minutes of work, we left the campus.

The movie was a cute little movie. The only thing I knew about it was the answer to life, the universe, and everything is 42, but other than that, I knew jack squat. I laughed at several parts of the film and didn't get too lost watching it. I don't know, but I just didn't find it as humorous and wonderful as guys do.

[♪ Listening to: "When She Cries" - Restless Heart]