Living in Kansas and Starting Over

Well. Gee. Its been awhile, how the hell are ya?

My first semester at the University of Kansas has ended with the next one starting up in two days.

Well. It was amazing and extremely difficult in all sorts of ways and demons. The initial bug up my ass was the fact that I had to re-take my State Board exams--which translates to a practical cosmetology exam--which translates to "shit, I haven't taken that in over five years"! A few days before the exam my apartment was infested with bugs that bit me, in my bed, in my sleep, but later checked out as Springwigs? Whatever...After three sleepless nights I decided to move into a recent acquaintance's apartment the night before the exam. His name was Cheng. We spent that entire evening reviewing materials and gluing nails on a plastic mannequin.

Nonetheless, I failed the exam by one point. A point having to do with the improper display of a band aid application to a mannequin's forehead.

Lost my job, my clients and waited almost two full months until I was able to return to work. Legally

In the meantime, I unleashed the business cards my mother had printed for me and advertised haircuts as "house calls". Don't worry, It was G rated, thanks.
.... all while maintaining a full load of classes, and strict practicing regimen.

It was a good experience overall. Especially working with Ji Hye in lessons and percussion ensemble. It's really a blessing to be learning from her, as it keeps me focused on the future.

There was so much more that happened, studio-family relationships, being on my own for the first time, maintaining sanity in the Midwest, and getting all As and one B this semester! YEAH! Almost Aced it!

Chinese got better daily with a little help from my friends. Met some interesting people and made new friends. Its all good.

I'm exhausted right now, and didn't even feel like writing about all this, but I felt that I couldn't mention any current emotions without mentioning the big move.

So I'm here. Alive, and ticking.