So I figured out Andy's back in the non-LJ not exclusion mode (did that make ANY sense?), and re-reading his old posts (which, secretly, I've always *secretly* enjoyed, because, despite all my machoistic and egotistical comments that Andy is stuck up and self-centered and relies too heavily on his intelligence and my comments that he's not as smart as others think, that he's overrated, that he's no better than I am, ect. ect.........., I acually admire Andy and his insight/metaphors..............but I digress) I've decided to add a few sentences to my new years post.

2003

best parts- April-July with Kristen, acceptance to Purdue, solo airplane flight
worst parts- breaking up with Kristen, surgery and all its associated crap, my parents

most important person- Kristen, no question.........she has single-handedly been my sole support (for a while) and also has been a major focal point for my painful but necessary "growing up," no matter how much I kick and scream

person that, excluding my parents, I've tried harder than ever in my life to gain their approval- my flight instructor, Brian Hadyl

friends I've gained- basically everybody in the AP circles at Amelia, especially David and Eric, Kevin, Peter and Casey

friends I've grown away from and I regret- Jason Collett :(

new place- Florida, all around Batavia (from the air)