can we please have a moment of peace?

Semester Break started yesterday.
A group of friends (Narvin, Amanda, Sherisse, Christopher, Sasha, Mosie) and I went to Maracas Beach after PBL ended at noon. We nearly didn't go at all, because they were taking sooooo long to decide if they were going, and the longer they took, the later it got. Another group of students (Maria, Ravi, Nafees, Roshni and some other people) went kayaking, and my group was trying to decide whether to go to the beach or kayaking. I knew for sure I was only in for beach, I didn't want to go kayaking, and finally I and Sasha and Narvin got the rest to agree so we went beach! :-D It was really good. I hadn't planned to go into the water - I thought I would just go for the drive through the mountains- but when I got there, the sun was hot and the sand was on me so I decided to bathe. The water wasn't the best I have ever seen at Maracas, but it was still really good to bathe in the sea. We went into the water almost as soon as we reached, then we came on the sand and played volleyball for a bit, then bathed again. Afterwards, they had something to eat and we drove back. It was lots of fun.
Now, remember that girl I told you about? Well, I got my sign, and since I went to the beach instead of to the movies, you can guess correctly that the sign was negatory. We were in the same class on wednesday afternoon and she left without even saying hi, so I accept the sign.
And lest you think I'm crying into my teacups. I'm looking on the bright side. What bright side you ask? A year one girl, who I think is really cute, and who my friend has promised to introduce me to :-D
Also, yesterday at the beach, I got to trouble Mosie which is always fun. And which I would not have gotten to do had I been at the cinema.
I guess I sound pretty callous. Well, let's be honest here, me and the girl i was formerly interested in had one or two good moments but nothing deep or long lasting, and I have been in this position alot of times before. When I was younger it used to hurt more, but I've reached the stage where I can accept it and move on. No use crying over spilt milk.
I need to use the time I have during this break to catch up before exams. So far today however, I haven't done anything because I went out with my parents and brother. And that was very cool so I have no regrets. As Geetali pointed out, we don't know how long we are here for or what might happen tomorrow, so we should enjoy every day that we can. I love having the opportunity to spend time with my parents. They are alive and healthy Praise God.
[On a related note: A girl in my class lost her mother yesterday after a long fight with cancer. My prayers, love and sympathies to you Leah. I know you lost your dad a few years ago also. My condolences. I hope you and your family pull through okay.]
Anyway, me and my parents went for a drive down the east coast all the way south, and it was alot of fun.
Still on the thought of unpredictable life: There has already been at least one fatality due to careless driving to start the long weekend.
My view is "people pass on when it is their time; neither sooner nor later" but it is still sad. I empathise with their families.
Finally, if you listen to rap/hip-hop at all, check out Nas & Quan on "Just a moment". It is a really deep song and I like it alot. I have been spinning it almost non-stop for the last week.
Well, take care. I hope you all are healthy and happy and if you are going through rough times, then I pray that God guides you through the choppy waters to safe harbour.
Peace.