Make your own bloodied sunset

Alas, my friend, it has indeed been a while since I've bothered to update you on my rather monotonous life, and I do not mean that in a bad manner. No, besides a few small (or large) problems that I deal with in my everyday, I doubt that my life could possibly get much better than it is.
This past week has been interesting, and perhaps not all bad. I had to spend a few days alone in school because of a certain trip, but I figure that it's naught but excellent practice for next year when Sam will not be around at all in school. I shall barely see him.
I was at my invitational today, and had just ran my 1500. (in which I got 5:49, my best time, 9 secs away from sectionals. (damn!) 3rd place..) I was completely out of breath and frustrated with my time. Anyhow, I was walking and all the sudden someone grabbed me into a hug and kissed me on the cheek. Sam! I hadn't expected to see him until sunday or monday, at the latest, because of the trip, so it was indeed a nice surprise.
I did fairly well today, I think. After the meet, in which there were high winds and pouring rain as I left, I went out to Victory for the Northeast May conference where there were a few hundred people. (church stuff) Oh joy. I didn't do much but wander around and awkwardly say hi to people whom I am not very close to. I suppose the best part of today was that once again my friend from Missouri surprised my by showing up. It was nice to catch up with her as I haven't seen her in over half a year. A lot and not much has changed at the same time.
I'm looking forward to tomorrow. Tomorrow is Sunday, and I get the privilege to sing for a band, which should be fun! After the conference ends I'll go to a practice. I'm pretty syked about the idea, and if anything it'll be a good chance to spend time with some other friends. It is not as though I do not love my friends in the church, because I do, but there is just...something. I sat there in silence tonight, not knowing what to say. Everything that wanted to creep out of my mouth would have sounded wrong, and I'm not sure how that would have turned out. I find myself much more comfortable around these other friends, and I feel as though I can more easily express myself. Moreover, I'm not silent around them. Me in silence is not a normal thing. It usually means there is something very wrong. Also, I slept through the entire youth meeting. I could hear what everyone was saying, but it doesn't register. Something about listen to what the brothers have to say in the meeting instead of chewing gum, or something. Ironic, isn't it?