Black Jack and Coke

In a few more minutes, it will officially be March 1, 2010. That means that I will be turning 21 in a mere 11 more days--a Thursday. Thursdays are my longest school days too with studio lasting from 1:35 until 6pm and CS recitation lasting until 7:30pm. I don't think too many people around me here know about my birthday--unless they stalk me on Facebook. Most of them are also not 21 either...or 20 for that matter. I guess it's not too big of a deal though since I'm not a huge alcoholic anyway. It's also not like I've never had alcohol either--I just don't really like the taste of it--at least most kinds. I most likely won't go out--especially since it's only a Thursday. I might go buy a can of beer or bottle of wine just because I can though. At least both my roommates are way over 21.

I die a little inside whenever underage people post photos of themselves and others drinking on Facebook or similar social networking sites. How stupid can people get? Oh well.

Anyhow, I am applying for a summer internship position at the Woodland Park Zoo up in Seattle as a photographer. I hope I will be able to get it because it will be an excellent opportunity for me to expand my photography skills--and it's the zoo! It is an unpaid position, but I don't really care about that too much. There is only one position available, so I'm pretty sure it'll be a decently competitive spot--especially with the plethora of photogs around the Pacific Northwest. Fortunately, the Oregon Zoo down in Portland also has a similar position over the summer. It also has a later deadline in which I will hopefully be able to find out about the Woodland Park Zoo position. I personally think that the Woodland Park Zoo is a tad bit better though--but not a big deal. Hopefully this will open up more opportunities for me in the future. I've uploaded a tentative 20-photo portfolio that I might send in: http://www.timothyniou.com/Galleries/Woodland-Park-Zoo-Summer/11334564_CDu97

I don't know what the future holds for me.

I finally was able to reactivate my Georgia Bank of America account that I had opened two years ago when I was last here. Turns out I still have some cash in there--saweet.

I think my injured foot is making significant progress again. It doesn't really hurt anymore after strenuous exercise. I've managed to play some tennis and basketball a few times without being able to feel any pain coming from the foot. At times, it doesn't even hurt when I press on it like it did a couple weeks ago. I can still feel it a little bit when walking without shoes, but not as much as I used to. I can also balance on that foot a lot better now as well. I should still probably get it checked out if there's a convenient chance during the summer.

I am in search of a new pair of shoes to replace my worn out Converse. The soles are worn away and water can now seep in from the bottom if it's raining/wet outside. My running shoes are still fine though, but they let water in from the top.

I would like to sell more photos. Please by some? Thanks.

Welcome to March, everyone. It's a nice full moon.