Monday, November 29

Journal,

Monday's suck. Monday means school and all the stupid things that come along with it. I don't particularly hate school but I sure know of better things I could be doing. I think you should only have to go to school and learn how to read and write and do simple math. I have no interest in Science or History or Chemistry. Calculus is a joke because when will you ever use it? Unless you have to for your job but I know I won't. Plus you can just use a calculator for everything.

The only good thing about school is music class. It sounds totally lame but it's actually really awesome. I love everything about music. There's just something about how it affects people. The lyrics, the tone, the melody. A great song is one that has all aspects working together.

Plus, I'm doing a work study thing at a local music venue that will let me graduate in the middle of the school year.

I don't know if I'll go to college, but if I do it will definitely be for music. Its my passion and has always been an escape.

End Journal

After school I head over to Matrix for my four hour shift. I'm only required to work here 4 days a week or sixteen hours but I come in whenever they're shorthanded. It's a really great job and I've met some awesome people.

"Hey John what's on the agenda today?" John is my boss and totally awesome. He lets me schedule my own hours as long as I do the minimum required for school.

"Ah hey, Ashley. Today we have a band named Ego coming in at 4 to get ready for their show at 8. They'll need your help getting everything set up and then you can do the sound check for them."

Hmm I've never heard of this band before, but John always checks them out before so they must be good.

The night goes on without a problem and the guys from Ego are hilarious. They're an alternative band trying to make a name for themselves.

My shift ends but I plan on staying to watch these guys perform. That's another good thing about working here; I get to see all the shows for free.

I call Kyla to invite her and Aiden. I guess Aiden has football practice but Kyla says she'll be here in twenty. I'm glad I get to hang out with Kyla. I could use some quality sister time.

While I wait for Kyla to get here I decide to call Spencer and see when she wants to do our "speed date"

It rings twice before she answers.

"Hey Spencer, whats up?

She tells me that she's at the grocery store with her mom.

We make idle conversation for a while.

"So I was thinking we could have our date this Friday if that's fine with you?" I ask her.

"Friday sounds good. I thought we could go to a restaurant, but then I realized people might look at us weird there so could we maybe just go somewhere and have a picnic type meal?" she asks and I'm pretty sure she's a mind reader.

"I was actually going to ask you that before so yeah that's a great idea. I can't wait. See you soon Spencer."

"I'm excited too Ashley, talk to you later"

Kyla and I watched the band perform and we were definitely impressed with them. Kyla even bought a shirt. We talked about the date and Kyla thought that it sounded weird but ultimately thinks it's a good idea.

When we get home we sit and write down a list of all the questions I should ask. Between Kyla and I, the list is long.. 75 questions long. Kyla came up with the more personal questions, and I don't know if Ill end up asking her those ones.

I mean really, who asks about sex on the first date?

Kyla.

The more we talk about it, the more excited I get.

I can't wait for Friday!

A/N: Thanks for reading! I'm really interested in what you guys think about where this is heading.