| Saturday October 15; 8am EST (NYC) |
[Saturday
October 15th, 2011 at 8:50am] |
Completely Private.I am displeased.
Katherine has been spending an inordinate amount of time with one of our teaching assistants from last term. She speaks of him far too often. If I did not know better, I would believe she has a crush on the man.
That is impossible, of course, but I still do not like it. Even if I am certain of her intentions, I very much doubt his are pure. I shall have to keep an eye on him. /Private
It goes without saying, but my second year of my university studies is going quite well. My classes are proving most interesting, not to mention useful. I am not surprised by this, of course. Princeton is an excellent institution. I expected no less when I chose it.
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| Sunday January 16th; 7am EST |
[Sunday
January 16th, 2011 at 7:22pm] |
Thank you to those of you who gathered to wish me a happy birthday yesterday evening. It seems my darling Katherine orchestrated a bit of a surprise dinner party in my honor. I was expecting to share an intimate dinner with my girlfriend, but I was not remotely disappointed to find that she had made other arrangements.
[Private to Self]I did, of course, discover what she was planning earlier in the week, but it would be impertinent of me to divulge that information to her.
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| Monday September 6; 7am EST |
[Monday
September 6th, 2010 at 7:28am] |
Katherine and I have begun to settle in nicely to our apartment here in New York. I do believe it was a wise decision to arrive early and give ourselves time to grow acclimated to our new surroundings before the term gets underway. We did, of course, have professionals move the bulk of our things, but there was still a great deal of unpacking that needed to be done and it was very sensible of us to give ourselves time to see to that prior to classes commencing.
{Private to Self}I could not have anticipated just how perfect it is to wake with her in my arms each morning. At the risk of sounding completely besotted, it is an experience I already find myself growing spoiled by. It is, likewise, nicer to not have to employ our cunning to accomplish this. I am grateful that she agreed to live here with me rather than insisting on her own space. {/Private}
{Private to Katherine}Those hours, that with gentle work did frame
The lovely gaze where every eye doth dwell,
Will play the tyrants to the very same
And that unfair which fairly doth excel;
For never-resting time leads summer on
To hideous winter, and confounds him there;
Sap checked with frost, and lusty leaves quite gone,
Beauty o'er-snowed and bareness every where:
Then were not summer's distillation left,
A liquid prisoner pent in walls of glass,
Beauty's effect with beauty were bereft,
Nor it, nor no remembrance what it was:
But flowers distill'd, though they with winter meet,
Leese but their show; their substance still lives sweet.
What would you like to do today, dearest? {/Private}
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| Sunday August 8th; 10pm Italy time |
[Sunday
August 8th, 2010 at 11:04pm] |
It is strange to think that my big brother is getting married in less than a week. He has, of course, chosen a perfect location for the ceremony. Everything has gone flawlessly thus far, though it is wise that we arrived a week in advance to attend to those last minute details.
KatherineLove, I have made reservations for us tomorrow evening at that little place you enjoyed so much during our last visit. Is there anything you would prefer us to do with our day? We will need to be back by 7, but I think a little sightseeing might be in order in the meantime. I have been told there is nothing regarding the wedding that I will need to attend to. /Katherine
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| Sunday April 25 | 9pm CST (Chicago) |
[Sunday
April 25th, 2010 at 10:08pm] |
It is hardly unexpected news, but I have received my letter of acceptance to Princeton University. I, of course, had no doubt that both Katherine and I would be admitted. My record is impeccable. They would have been fools to turn me down. Nevertheless, it is a relief to have my plans for next year more official. It is much easier to finalize plans when you have it in writing.
[Grandfather; Father can view]
I would still very much wish to spend at least a portion of my last summer before beginning my higher education assisting you with your work if you are still so inclined. We should meet for dinner when it is convenient and discuss the specifics of our schedules. Obviously, we will need to plan around David's wedding and your plans for celebrating your anniversary with Natalie.
[/Grandfather]
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| Thursday March 11; 7:38pm EST (NYC) |
[Thursday
March 11th, 2010 at 7:37pm] |
It seems that I have another niece, at last. That is no news to anybody who has been paying attention to such things, of course. I am told she is very nearly perfect and the photographic evidence I have seen thus far does seem to support such claims. Unfortunately, however, I have not yet been able to slip away to join my family is seeing our newest family member in person. My schedule has been incredibly hectic the past weekend and I simply cannot justify missing class at such a crucial juncture. I know that we will be receiving my acceptance to Princeton at any moment, but that does not make it any less vital that I continue to excel academically for the remainder of my senior year.
I am hopeful that I will be able to clear my schedule for the coming weekend. Katherine, if you are free to accompany, I would love to have you with me. My parents will both be there, of course, to chaperon and I am certain they would love to see you.
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| Wednesday January 20; 8:13pm CST (Chicago) |
[Wednesday
January 20th, 2010 at 9:56pm] |
[Private to Katherine]
Love, you will be receiving an invitation from Thomas Richards to accompany him and Elizabeth to New York City on the weekend of Valentine's Day. It is imperative that you accept this invitation.
I do not believe you will be disappointed in what is scheduled for the weekend.
[/Private]
Katherine and I have both submitted our applications to Princeton. I have no doubt that we will both be accepted. Our grades are impeccable, the applications themselves are as flawless as each of our records. There is no reason for them to deny our admittance.
As such, I have begun to look into apartments near the campus. I cannot imagine living in a dormitory, even at Princeton or being forced to live on dining hall food.
[Private to his father and grandfather]
As I value your opinion, I would very much like it if we could inspect a few of the properties in person sometime in the next few weeks. I trust our real estate agent, but it is impossible to make a decision without making my own inspection and I would appreciate your input, as well.
[/Private]
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| Wednesday September 9; 9:21am CST |
[Wednesday
September 9th, 2009 at 9:17am] |
[Private to Katherine]
Let those who are in favour with their stars
Of public honour and proud titles boast,
Whilst I, whom fortune of such triumph bars
Unlook'd for joy in that I honour most.
Great princes' favourites their fair leaves spread
But as the marigold at the sun's eye,
And in themselves their pride lies buried,
For at a frown they in their glory die.
The painful warrior famoused for fight,
After a thousand victories once foiled,
Is from the book of honour razed quite,
And all the rest forgot for which he toiled:
Then happy I, that love and am beloved,
Where I may not remove nor be removed.
I have prepared us a small picnic, love, and would like to propose we spend our lunch period on the grounds under the large oak. I did, unfortunately, have to leave the wine at home, for I do not wish us to be expelled, but I am certain you will find the items I did bring palatable.
The wine, we shall save for later.
[/]
The school year is off to a most pleasant beginning. I will say that I am, for once, almost regretful to see the end of the summer holiday. I found the summer to be quite enjoyable, particularly the time my family and I spent in Venice.
I am, however, one step closer to attending Princeton and I cannot help but look forward to that. I have already submitted my portion of the application, of course. It is a shame my teachers have not been so proactive. I may have to remind them, once again, how important it is that my recommendations be completed in a timely manner.
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| Monday July 20; 10:57PM Venice Time |
[Monday
July 20th, 2009 at 10:57pm] |
I could not be more pleased with our stay in Venice so far. The resort father and I chose is every bit as amazing as it looked from all of the literature we requested before officially settling on it and there is, of course, not real shortage of beautiful things to see here. I knew all of this when I made the suggestion to my father, of course, but being here had exceeded even my expectations so far.
Katherine and I visited some of the islands. The Isola di San Michele first, followed by lunch on the Isola di San Secondo and then we spend the rest of our day exploring Torcello. It was nothing short of amazing.
This evening, Father and Mr. Richards planned a large dinner for all of us. To say that we all consumed our fair share of wine would be an understatement and the food was excellent. I'm growing quite spoiled by being here. Going back to our regular lives in Chicago is going to prove difficult after this.
Katherine, would you care to join me for a late night swim. The pool looks lovely in the moonlight, don't you think?
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| Monday June 22; 1:06PM CST |
[Monday
June 22nd, 2009 at 2:06pm] |
I have to say that my internship with Senator Richards is going very well. I have been learning quite a lot from him. It is an amazing opportunity and it is quite a relief to know that he and his family will be accompanying us to Venice next month. I will not have to feel guilty about taking time away from my responsibilities to spend the time with my family.
Katherine, I know it is short notice, but do you think you might be allowed to go out this evening? Mr. Richards was telling me about a restaurant I have not yet been able to visit and I would much rather try the place out with you at my side. We could visit the theater afterward or perhaps see a movie, assuming there is anything worthwhile playing at the moment.
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| Friday April 24; 6:02AM CST |
[Friday
April 24th, 2009 at 9:02am] |
It is difficult to believe how quickly the school year is coming to a close. Here we are, nearing the end of April already and it feels like only yesterday that I was at the start of my junior year. I find I have mixed feelings about this. On the one hand, each day brings me closer to my future, but on the other hand, it sometimes feels as if it is all going by too quickly.
Mr. Richards has offered me an internship for the summer. He will, off course, be allowing me the time off to spend a part of July on vacation with my father and the rest of his family. I could not be more grateful for the opportunity to spend a summer working for such a successful and influential man.
I am certain this will look excellent on my college applications, as well. Perhaps I will write my admissions essay on the experience. I intend to work on finishing those applications over the summer. I am only applying to two schools, but that is no reason not to be well prepared.
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| (backdate) Tuesday April 7; 6am CST |
[Saturday
April 11th, 2009 at 10:55pm] |
2340
I knew retaking it would pay off. I may try one last time in the fall, however. It's an excellent score, but it is not quite perfect, which means that there is still some room for improvement.
[Katherine]
Allow me to take you to dinner this weekend to thank you/celebrate?
[/Katherine]
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| Wednesday February 11; 8:53PM CST |
[Wednesday
February 11th, 2009 at 9:53pm] |
[private to Jeremy Pitt]
I need reservations for two at around 9:30pm on February 27.
[/block]
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| [backdated] Saturday February 7; 10PM |
[Wednesday
February 11th, 2009 at 3:06pm] |
[private to himself]
She made me laugh. She made me laugh and play and.. what the hell is wrong with me? She's just a girl. Obviously, it was a moment of temporary insanity.
So why can't I stop thinking about.. I almost kissed her. There was a moment where she looked like she wanted me to and I almost did, but then I pulled away. I don't know why I did. I'm certain she would have reciprocated.
She.. frustrates me.
[private]
It's been a long, eventful day. Thank you for helping me study today, Katherine. Your assistance was greatly appreciated.
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| Friday December 26; 8am CST |
[Friday
December 26th, 2008 at 11:09am] |
[Private to self; Readable by Jay]
Yesterday was certainly an interesting day. Katherine showed up at my house around 7. We had a little tea (which I, of course, added a little brandy to, telling her it would help warm her up). We sat around talking until she fell asleep. Most illuminating conversation, really.
I carried her to bed - in the spare room, of course, because I am a gentleman. I did, however, kiss her goodnight. She may have been asleep, but she definitely responded to it. As she did, also, to each of my "innocent" touches while we conversed.
She's still sleeping, but I think I'm going to wake her up soon. Perhaps I'll have breakfast prepared for her first, though. After all, it's important she see my more considerate side if I'm to attain my goals with her.
Edited in after he's woken her: I'm certain she was moaning my name in her sleep. She denies dreaming of me, of course, but I have to say I am quite pleased with my progress thus far.
[/private]
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| Tuesday, December 23, 2008: 6AM CST |
[Tuesday
December 23rd, 2008 at 12:32am] |
2310.
I could have done better, but it's certainly acceptable.
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