This is the most fun I've ever had

...being in a musical group, that is. The Knox College Jazz Ensemble (KJE to those in it) will be performing Friday night at 8 pm in Kresge Hall. If you live in the Galesburg area (or are related to me) I expect you to come. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination of our friendship, and all benefits concurrent with...just kidding. I am serious, though, about what a great group of people the KJE is. You know how normally in a group of people, there's that one guy, the asshole of the bunch, who nobody likes, but you have to put up with him anyways? If the KJE ever had a guy like that, they must've taken him out back and beat it outta him, cuz we're missing that guy. We are minus one member, the asshole. Selena is definitely my favorite member, though. She's so silly...she looks almost like a cat sometimes in her playfulness. The director is also the best director I've had so far -- she is willing to engage with the band and she's also willing to take charge when the time comes. I have been given the official title of "Taskmaster," for my insistence on getting back on track. I shall wear my title proudly, displaying it for all the world to see. Hey, bub, you got a problem? I'm the fucking taskmaster, bitch. You'd better get your shit together so this band can get its rehearsal on, or else I'm gonna mess you up somethin' fierce. Word.

Other people have titles such as "well rested," "loudest," etc. But is anyone as important as the Taskmaster, the essence of focus and purpose? That's what I thought. That's right. I'm a self-important prick. Deal with it.

On a totally different note, one of my friends and I just had a two-hour conversation on IM about God and religion and stuff. She was praying for my soul and praying for my salvation, etc. I was honestly very touched by it, but towards the end I was more insulted. She kept telling me that I WOULD submit to God...I had to keep telling her no and eventually blocked her. Your mission, loyal readers, is to tell me how I can make this person accept me for who I am, and stop trying to convert me to Christianity. I seriously am out of ideas...she wont' leave me alone. Please comment on this or something...I really odn't know what to tell her.