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Right. So, recently I've been developing a taste for classical music, stuff like Mozart, Strauss, Franck and some other stuff I got off iTunes (podcasts). I don't know why I didn't try listening to it before, I've always loved certain instruments, particularly strings and the saxophone, but of course, there are others. There's some great free stuff on iTunes.

Anyways, it's back to school soon (September 2nd), and I cannot say that I am not looking forward to it. There are some aspects that I am not looking forward to, but overall, the outlook is good (I refuse to say optimistic), and for me, that's saying something. It's my final year of high school and all my courses are electives, which is nice. I chose everything I wanted. I will miss the freedom of summer, being able to do whatever, whenever, but, I don't care as much this year.

I'm also looking forward to seeing a friend of mine. We have a lot that needs to be said and discussed and come September, that should happen. Honestly, I miss him a lot, we have a lot in common and he always has the best advice for when I mess things up (happens more than I'd like). Of course, there is the complication that my family doesn't know about him, and while there is nothing wrong with our friendship (because there is nothing more than that), I doubt they would or could understand. My family doesn't really see beyond the end of their collective noses.

And I have a grading to prepare for. It is absolutely crucial that I pass, it has been over two years since I was last evaluated and now, finally mostly recovered from an injury, everyone expects me to pass. I must say, I'm nervous, but I'm going to be in a room full of black sashes with a few other students and some spectators. I'd say being nervous is a given. But that's not until the 20th, so I'd better stow the worry and continue training. Actually, I'd better go train now, I haven't done my afternoon exercises yet, nor used the exercise bike, and I need to today.