I couldn't think of what to call this journal, so I picked a song I've been identifying with.
I will say, though, that people (except MordredDeschain19 and KestrelAspen) should not assume they know why I posted that song.
Maybe at a later date I'll explain why I chose it. It's good though.

So yeah. How's everyone doing? I hope you still remember me, and I hope you're doing well.
I'm in college at UVA. Fun, eh?
Lots of people, lots of things to do, lots of places that I wish I could be but can't.

I've got writing for you, should you choose to read it. Two things: Seth's Story and The World Ends With You. Both were written for my creative writing class, and both I'm at least somewhat proud of--though quite a bit more thought went into the former than the latter. The World Ends With You recounts the experience of an individual as he tries to model his life after another, and ends up realizing that that's not the way to go. Seth's Story is a selection of scenes that I wrote for Sunset Skies, all of which are primarily concerned with developing Ryan and Seth as characters. Seth is a boy that Ryan will save from Corian (yes, Corian) and eventually get a crush on. The two share some nice moments that I think you'll like. Note that these are scenes from a novel, not standalone; however I think that those of you who are familiar with my story won't be too lost (if you're not, you still shouldn't be too lost, I simplified things for my class' sake).

Read and comment if you like, I always appreciate feedback.

I'm also posting a map of Golovan, my nation, partially because I want to have it accessible from other computers, and partially because I think it might prove useful to those who enjoy my work.

Again, I hope you're all doing well and will continue to do well. Long days and pleasant nights.

'till then,
-Ry

Well, in the end my friend, we will all be together again
Clutching onto my hand, in a valley we'll stand, just living again
And in a while we'll smile, march on another mile
On hallowed hills, attached to the land we'll be still
No one's ever gonna say a thing
And we'll be together, together again
Taking off to the city on down
Just a while ago my soul was confused, amused at what it did not know
Days went by, and amusement cried, I decide to let
My soul fly on by itself, pick happiness up and bring it back to the shelf
We'll be okay one day, in a valley we will stay
No more moving on
I knew it was right here all along
Won't have to hold your crown, no more looking around
Just holding you tight in the city on down
Just a while ago my soul was confused, amused at what it did not know
But days went by and amusement cried
I decide it's time, I got to move on now
But I was so scared
I was frightened, somewhat enlightened
So I changed shoes
Now I walk through a valley of color much better than the other
Way I did not know, but now we can be united
Miracle, miracle sighted, and I'm pulling it in
I know by now we can all walk together at a regular speed
Do you dare to be excited, are you somewhat delighted?
Are you aware somewhat delighted?
At what you did not know
Let's take it to the city on down

p.s.- I make no promise as to when I next write/pay attention to you, but rest assured that any comments will be read without too much delay.