It's nice to find someone who knows the feeling. Most of my friends are musician-types or preppy-types (not specific labels, but it is a general description of what people might percieve) and they seem embarrassed to be seen with me sometimes--especially when I'm wearing my favorite jeans: 30" bellbottoms that are covered in white paint from a recent gig painting sets for the student production of "Cheaper By the Dozen" at my school. I love not having to worry about what people think--I just hate the constant request for me to "draw people something" like I have nothing better to do--especially since no one wants to pay. . .

I'll probably major in illustration at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, since its so close to home. But I'm going to save so I can go to Europe after I'm out--either that or I'll join the Peace Corps. . .