i think we're going somewhere, we're onto something good here...

[rachp]

everything is good with me right now. seriously. good. and i fully intend to keep it that way. school is hard, harder then anything i've done in my entire life, and i have to completely work my ass off every minute of everyday. but i love it. wierd huh? i feel like i'm excelling here and it's great. i love having all the upperclassmen i know tell me it's impossible to get an A on a test then to end up with a 93 on it. it's just an amazing feeling to me. other areas of my life are good too. i get along awesome with my family for the most part, me and my mom talk everyday and it's really cool ... i've never had that before. i do miss them a lot though. tyler is just the greatest guy... we have a lot of fun together and i appreciate him so much. and his family is so sweet to me too. jen is a great roommate and i have a blast with her, we both study too much so it works out good. and i'm making lots of other friends here. alma is a stellar school, everybody is so friendly and cool.

well there that was more for my benefit then anyone else's ... just so next time i'm sad i'll remember how happy (and thankful) i should be.

love you all so much,
rach