Another One In The Books

I’m half way done with college. Half way done with the college diet, half way done with classes, half way done with awkward on-campus encounters with people whose names I forgot, half way done with thinking all beer tastes the same, and half way done with meeting people I will never forget. But hey, I’ve got one more half left. Half glass empty or half glass full, you still need to drink half. Meeting new people in college is always “hit or miss,” and the ones I “hit” I will truly miss. I think a man is made by the people he surrounds himself with, and I wanted to take this time to thank some of the people that have been apart of it.

            To the band (False North): Conner, Sean and Ryan

I still can’t believe what we accomplished in one school year. We wrote eight (now nine)(now ten) songs, made an EP, produced a music video, recorded a studio legit single and played three shows all in eight months while practicing twice a week and being full time college students. It is humbling to be performing with great musicians like you guys. When I was sitting behind my kit at the Orpheum I was thinking about how quickly we bonded and made a sound that you don’t hear from bands nowadays. It’s ironic because I was skeptical at first and honesty didn’t think we would mesh and make good music. But here we are now, booking more shows and meeting with producers to talk about possibly recording an album. I might be a bit rusty when I come back but here’s to another one in the books. #WeAreTrueSouth https://www.facebook.com/falsenorthband https://www.youtube.com/user/falsenorthmusic http://instagram.com/falsenorthband https://soundcloud.com/false-north

            To Cassie and Laura:

You two are my best friends and I couldn’t have picked any better. Cassie, I’ve known you for over ten years and I’ve known Laura for just over ten months.

I wanted to say thank you for being goofballs with me and for always having my back when I get myself out of control in any way. You both know I’m a lot to handle so I thank you for having patience. Also, thank you for giving me the truth even if it’s not the easiest thing to do. I can honestly say that my year would have been a lot duller if it weren’t for you two. It won’t be easy to leave you, your roommates, your hot cousin (Cassie), or the group of friends that we’ve made together but I am always glad that I got to be a part of your freshman year of college. I can’t wait to come back and to share adventures with one another. Who am I kidding; we’ll be in touch. Here’s to another one in the books.

            To Jessie, Zoe, and Emily:

Whew, where to begin with you guys? I’ll begin with the “end” real quick. The last night we were all hanging out together Zoe said something that sums up our group perfectly. She said. “Even though Greg is leaving for a while, (and Jessie and Emily), I feel like this is group that will stay together for a long time.” It was something like that I don’t remember it perfectly but it just made sense. It’s hard to measure the memories we had this past year, but in recollection, it was an adventure. There was rarely an awkward moment, unless it was sarcastically awkward or Emily telling Jeff to kindly shut the fuck up. Some of our memories aren’t necessarily appropriate for a blog (like that last one) and that’s just fine with me because I’d rather keep them for ourselves. I can’t imagine getting through sophomore year with you blondes. For Jessie, have fun in Italy, drink tons of wine (for the antioxidants), keep quoting The Office, and find yourself the Italian hunk you deserve. For Zoe, have fun in California for the summer in the not 110 degree weather, keep making me jealous on Instagram with your beach pictures, and take the break you deserve. For Emily, keep on being awkward, never miss an opportunity to get In N’ Out, have fun in Africa, don’t get eaten by sharks (but if you do make sure it’s cool enough to get on Shark Week), and don’t get eaten by sharks, Gary wouldn’t like that. I met you guys through a History of Rock and Roll class which just goes to prove that a little bit of rock and roll brings a little bit of fun. Like they say, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. –Wayne Gretzky” –Michael Scott. Here’s to another one in the books.

            To my Bromigos: Jeff, Quay, Kevin, Reece, and Davis

I just had to add “Bromigos” to this computers dictionary, amateur. In all seriousness though, I can count on you guys for anything, whether you live in Flagstaff or not. And that gives me security when I know I need something while abroad. You all bring out the best in me, academically, socially, whatever it may be; I’m my best self when around you all. That’s why I have officially decided to pack you in my suitcases so we can live it up together. Unless I meet a really cute girl or I find an awesome baby pet kangaroo, I could never replace you guys, even if I tried. Try not to have too much fun without me and don’t get to crazy, but cheers to another one in the books.

If I’ve learned anything in college it’s that time waits for no one. The second year of college has been the best year of my life and I can’t wait to write another one in the books.