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Oh, April
13 years ago
I'm kinda sitting here, laying awake...sleep not coming...
But, I've been thinking about what April is to me. Two main things, really...
Okay, my birthday for one. That's a given. It's on the 25th. What else describes that other than friends and family scrambling around to make plans, get gifts, yadda yadda? But in recent years, my birthday's kinda transformed into just another day. I find no need in anything more than taking a couple friends and having a toast at our favorite restaurant. This year (my 21st) will be a little different in that respect, but the same idea, really.
The other has always stemmed off of one of my biggest obsessions. Those of you who've known me for years or have been talking to me recently over this month, know of my huge obsession with ships. Unhealthy almost. But my obsession with cars, planes, and ships came from me as a child. I always loved history. My knowledge of ships, new and old, has branched out over the years, but it all started with one certain special ship...
It started when I was in kindergarten, swooping into the book fair in the library. I picked up a little book called "Finding the Titanic." And that's where it began. Of course, starting with one of the most well-known ships of all time, it was an easy way to get hooked. From then on, I researched and researched, buying book upon book, watching documentary after documentary. It was what I enjoyed, what I thought was fun. To everyone, I was the Titanic nerd. In high school, I'd throw up daily facts about it all through April. I celebrated March 31st (keel laid), I celebrated May 31st (launch day), I celebrated April 10th (departure), and held private moments of silence on April 14/15th (sinking - the respected times of 11:40pm and 2:20am). Titanic just holds a certain place in my mind, in my heart, I suppose. It was my very first interest, the reason why I started drawing in the first place. I have mountains of books, documentaries recorded on hundreds of tapes. a true "Titanic Fanatic."
Early this past morning, April 15th, marked the 100th anniversary of the sinking of that great ship and the deaths of all who perished on her that night. They were all in my thoughts. I went to the Titanic exhibit in Atlantic Station and spent many hours there wondering what stories those items could tell. I wouldn't have wanted to spend the day in any other fashion.
http://www.zip-the-fox.deviantart.c.....scraps#/dnmyye
I don't really know where I was going with this journal. I suppose I just felt like recording my thoughts.
But, I've been thinking about what April is to me. Two main things, really...
Okay, my birthday for one. That's a given. It's on the 25th. What else describes that other than friends and family scrambling around to make plans, get gifts, yadda yadda? But in recent years, my birthday's kinda transformed into just another day. I find no need in anything more than taking a couple friends and having a toast at our favorite restaurant. This year (my 21st) will be a little different in that respect, but the same idea, really.
The other has always stemmed off of one of my biggest obsessions. Those of you who've known me for years or have been talking to me recently over this month, know of my huge obsession with ships. Unhealthy almost. But my obsession with cars, planes, and ships came from me as a child. I always loved history. My knowledge of ships, new and old, has branched out over the years, but it all started with one certain special ship...
It started when I was in kindergarten, swooping into the book fair in the library. I picked up a little book called "Finding the Titanic." And that's where it began. Of course, starting with one of the most well-known ships of all time, it was an easy way to get hooked. From then on, I researched and researched, buying book upon book, watching documentary after documentary. It was what I enjoyed, what I thought was fun. To everyone, I was the Titanic nerd. In high school, I'd throw up daily facts about it all through April. I celebrated March 31st (keel laid), I celebrated May 31st (launch day), I celebrated April 10th (departure), and held private moments of silence on April 14/15th (sinking - the respected times of 11:40pm and 2:20am). Titanic just holds a certain place in my mind, in my heart, I suppose. It was my very first interest, the reason why I started drawing in the first place. I have mountains of books, documentaries recorded on hundreds of tapes. a true "Titanic Fanatic."
Early this past morning, April 15th, marked the 100th anniversary of the sinking of that great ship and the deaths of all who perished on her that night. They were all in my thoughts. I went to the Titanic exhibit in Atlantic Station and spent many hours there wondering what stories those items could tell. I wouldn't have wanted to spend the day in any other fashion.
http://www.zip-the-fox.deviantart.c.....scraps#/dnmyye
I don't really know where I was going with this journal. I suppose I just felt like recording my thoughts.
Though I think I've always loved planes more, though I also really love ships <3 It got to a point where where I would watch Air Crash Investigations on TV and knew how the pilot would overcome a problem or what the inspector's would be looking for x) If you ever come to England, I will have to take you on an old ship tour =3
Also, April 25th is now in my diary =3
I always find Titanic a very amusing subject.
Something I should actually do is wish you a happy birthday when the time comes. :<
And I still kinda want to see the movie again in IMAX. I just remember how you heard almost the whole theater cry when it first came out.