Well... here we go...

So... alright... truth is, I've never done this before. Yes, I know I'm copying everyone else by making a blog... and no I'm not trying to be original. It just seems like a great way to kill some time procrastinating on my Playwriting Midterm I am currently putting off.

Hmm... some facts about me... Well, I'm Irish. I love being Irish. I always have a sense of pride when I talk about my Irish Heritage. Having most of my family still across the Atlantic is something to brag about... right?
I'm the kind of person that pretty much wears his emotions on his sleeve. When I'm happy, you can tell, when I'm sad, you can tell. However, being in a great mood is certainly more enjoyable than being in a sour mood, so usually, I'm in a good place. I feel the reason for that is due to where I am in my life. I am surrounded by incredible friends and family that support me to the enth degree. My parents have shown me unconditional love over the years. My Dad always talks about the four of us being a team, we all have to support each other in everything we do and set out to accomplish. We care for each other, we love each other, and yes we fight, but it all contributes to the incredible support system that is our family. My mother... ohhh what is there to say about my wonderful Mom? Well, I have to say, I am EXACTLY like her. It scares me how similar we are, but in a good way. My Mom has taught me how to lead with my heart, to always keep a positive attitude, she has taught me how to express myself and to drink in all of my surroundings. My Mom knows how to have a great laugh, she knows how to cry. She gives the best hugs and makes THE best Thanksgiving dinner. It's hard to imagine where I would be without her. Alongside my amazing Mom is, yes, my amazing Dad. My father, John Rooney is the man I want to be when I grow up. He has the most incredible perseverance and work ethic you will ever see out of someone. He taught me that if you want something, go get it. When you're feeling like you can't, you can, keep going, no matter how deep the mud is. Seeing him run numerous marathons in Detroit and Boston, work long hours at work and home (That goes for my Mom too), never giving up at anything, I cannot help but hold extreme admiration for his determination and will power. Well... I can't talk about my family without talking about my little sister, Molly. Molly is basically my partner in crime. I would literally do anything for this girl. I call her for advice, text her in the wee hours of the morning, talk about the latest Office episode... And she is SO talented. You would not believe how talented and beautiful this girl is. I literally have had to beat guys off with a stick...
And I guess right now, I want to talk about my best friend Mike. I met Mike at U of D Jesuit High School 5 years ago. Over that time, we basically have invented everything that is cool today. Yes, its true... we started it all. You know the whole celebrity as your facebook profile picture thing? We started that... The crossword puzzle craze of 2009? That was us... We love our PandCC, with a little bit of purple drank on the side, followed by a great Dr. Badass session of Tuesdays with Jamie talkin about Hott and Cold Pizza. Didn't understand a word of that last sentence? Thought so... and you never will.

So here I am. My second semester in College. Wow, time flies doesn't it? I don't know how these blogs really work. Is it me just talking to thin air? Yeah... probably, but it seems like a good way to express my feelings. I don't really want to give anyone advice on how to live their life, seeing as life seems to throw the strangest and most unexpected things my way. I love everyone in my class at CCPA. We're all supportive of each other and it's so amazing to have people around you with the same drive and passion. This program is so challenging but I feel like I am learning so much and really growing as an artist. Chicago is such a good town. I feel at home here.

Anyways, that's all for now, I really should continue working on my midterm papers...
Love you all.