I just wanted to give a quick update before I abandon my computer for a whole week. Yeah, we're packing almost everything we have into vehicles tomorrow (with the help of people my mom knows from work and the Eagles organization, while I've got Courtney coming) and taking off in the evening. It's a little awkward, since it's on a holiday that we're leaving, but I hope all goes well. I think we're leaving at night, so hopefully the roads won't be a mess due to the fact that it's Independence Day. What sucks is that I won't get to stay in town and watch fireworks like I usually do on that day, but oh well:(. Anyways, I'm probably going to be back on either Thursday, Friday, or Saturday of next week hopefully.

Nothing much has happened much during the past couple of days, except for me hanging out with Courtney. We were supposed to go swimming yesterday with Britany, but the plans changed because her mom, who is a photographer, had a client, and since she has a little brother and all, she couldn't leave the house. It was very disappointing, especially since she said she won't be able to hang out until late next week. It killed me waiting for her to get back from her week long vacation last week, and now I have to wait until I get back from mine to see her again. Why!!!??? However, I did call her last night just to converse a little bit (after Courtney chewed her out earlier that day due to the fact that he wanted to let her know how impatient we are getting with the way we make plans, but then she makes up excuses afterward that she can't come along). We had a nice, hour-long conversation. I found out the results of her little "date" on Tuesday, and according to her, the guy was a total a-hole. I was a little relieved to hear that nothing was going on with them, but I felt a little bad for her as well. I told her I'd go out with her if I could, which delighted her ears when I said that, but we both agreed that a long-distance relationship would be difficult to accomplish. I suppose that's fair. At least it lets me leave my options open just in case I meet a nice dame in college:). Besides, we both pledged that we would go overtime as far as hanging out with each other when I got back, so who knows? Maybe something unexpected might happen;). But then again, that's just wishful thinking:P.

I also finished a sentimental friend tribute video to all of my good friends in Michigan, which took me a good week to work on. I'm pretty proud of it, especially since I made Britany and Courtney watch it first. I'm not sure if I really made Britany cry, but Courtney, being the sensitive guy that he is (like me:P ), he actually cried. He told me that it takes a lot to make him cry, which made me feel like I accomplished something special and moving with my video:). I can't wait until the rest of my friends see it.

As you can probably tell by my Now Playing list, I easily purchased The World Ends With You. This is probably the most unique and styli$h RPG for the system, and it is hard to put down. I've gotten a few hours into the game, and I'm pretty impressed. The battle system is very confusing to get to know at first, but once you learn how to use it, it becomes fluid and addicting. Not to mention that there's actually VOICE ACTING in parts of the game, which is uncommon for a DS game. Even more noticeable is the soundtrack, which is a compilation of various J-pop-esque tunes, which all sound really good for a handheld. Not to mention the visuals, especially in the cutscenes, are full of sty1e. It's just an overall great game to play, and very overlooked. Grab it if you see it and have a DS.

That's about all I have to report. Hopefully the actual trip itself turns out alright this time, since the last time we went 2 years ago, my mom's van broke down in the mountains because of the transmission. That's one of the vehicles we're taking, but luckily, she's leaving it down there when we leave to come back. The other two vehicles are a Penske truck (like a U-haul) and a new Chevy Avio that my mom just bought, which I feel comfortable traveling with because it's so new:P. Unfortunately, I'm the one stuck with driving the van down:|. I swear, if it breaks down or anything, I'm going to go into a rage. Also, wish me luck for my college orientation, which is the primary reason we're making this trip. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to frantically finish packing before tomorrow:x.