And thus begins my journey into authorship

I've been promising myself since last fall I would start writing a book the first Monday after I graduate. In that time, I've only come up with a few begining sentences. I guess the rest will flow after that. The book is already entitled, "You don't Have to do Anything." I haven't entirely developed my theory behind my clever motto but I expect that to flow also. So, with out further delay, I give you the begining text of my first book.

You don't Have to do Anything, by Alex Wood

Chapter I

"Today is Monday May 17. I am a recent college graduate. I don't have a job and their are few opportunities on the horizon. There is no one in my life to anchor me down. I exactly zero responsibilities. I don't have to do anything."


If you wish to read the rest of my book you may purchase it at www.barnesandnoble.com when it is published. The release date is pending. You may also preorder my second book, Money is for Spending, which I will begin shortly after I make it big with my first publication.

"Its like playing cards with my brother's kids."

Well, the school year has wrapped up and although I am currently graduated and unempolyed I do still have a busy summer ahead of me. I thought I'd let you know what I'm doing in case you're curious or just bored enough to keep reading.

Early June - Vegas baby Vegas!
June 17-20 - San Francisco
June 24-26 - Boston

Then the wedding season starts...

July 10 - Julie and David, The Woodlands
July 31 - Elkin, College Station
August 7 - Micah, Beaumont
August 14 - Witler, Colorado

Hopefully at some point in that time frame I will either start a full-time job or win the lottery. I am positive that at some point I will go insane because I live with my parents. I won't miss school. I will wish it wasn't so bloody hot in Houston. I won't live in Aggieland all the time nor will I spend more than three days at a time in my folk's house. I will escape to Starbucks or the pool as often as possible to read and enjoy a choice beverage. I'll wish I was in Europe. I'll probably give a shot at writing(see "You don't Have to do anything" blog). I shall continue rambling...

Just a small side note as we part. I played poker tonight and cleaned house. I walked away with thirty bucks. Spank you very much to all the suckers who afforded me thier chips tonight.

No regrets,

Mr. Fabulous

Walking and/or Limping

So today was the big day. I graduated. The fam came to town and everyone threw their little after parties. I got to Read Arena and they sent me to the handicapped section since I'm on crutches. I examined the row of thirty chairs to the side of the student section and they assured me that this was where all of the handicapped students would sit, very comforting. It turns out that I was the only handicapped student. Luckily, Beene and Polk directly in front of me and I sat with them for half of the ceremony. I actually was able to ditch the crutches and limp across the stage. All of the important people on stage asked me if I could make it. One lady in a purple and black gown said, "Bless you" as I hobbled down the stairs.

Of course something has to go wrong for me on something important like this. I opened my diploma tube only to find a note from the registrar's office. It turns out that the transfer course I took this semester hasn't transferred yet. Figures. I'll have to go get my $40,000 piece of paper on Monday.

After the ceremony I went to Jenn's house where her family was celebrating. I got to introduce my parents. The Petersen's never miss an opportunity to party. Everyone was dancing to oldies and drinking light beer. A classic Petersen moment. Later, David called me and said, "We're getting drunk at Julie's." I proptly rushed over for a girly drink marathon followed by some cheesy board games.

Everyone's question is,"What are you doing now that you're done?" My answer is,"Hell if I know." That's the truth. Stay tuned for details.

tuesday is the first day of the rest of my life....?

Maybe I misunderstood. I thought the American road through life consisted of high school graduation, college, getting a job followed by success. I'm just about through with step two, but there's nowhere to stand after that. There is not a job in sight. I have no idea where I will even be sleeping next week. It kind of works out though; I don't want to work and no one wants to hire me.

Tomorrow is my last day of school ever! I've been going to school for 16 years. I have no idea what to do with myself. They tell me to get a job but I don't want to. Can't a guy enjoy a few seconds of his life before he's stuck in a crappy job for forty years, only to be followed by bad golf and back problems?

First things first, I've got two tests standing between me and graduation. I've been staring at the cover of my Latin American philosophy book all day (I've been to that class exactly one time in the past month). I have a take home test due in that class tomorrow but all I've accomplished in nine hours of effort is putting the date on the top and making the font bigger. So, I guess I better get to writing. I need to make sure I pass these tests tomorrow. Then I can worry about what happens Tuesday when the rest of my life begins.