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"Summer is never long enough when there's school at the other end." (I stole that from a friend's facebook wall posting because that pretty much sums up my thoughts exactly). I have no clue where this month has even gone!!! At least I finally had a chance to get away a couple weekends though. In mid August I went up to Mackinac Island to visit my friends. It has to be my favorite travel destination in Michigan- not only because I worked there one summer and so have a special connection to it, but because there is always something new to discover there. I spent most of a day touring the exhibits at the observation tower at Mission Point, and also saw the new reptile/amphibian center added onto the butterfly house. It's so relaxing and nice to go off by yourself and explore also, and to just enjoy the moments. I look forward to going back every year, and once I'm there I don't want to leave!!!
The following weekend I took a whirlwind trip with my mom and grandparents to St. Louis. (well, one of the suburbs really). My grandpa's only sibling, my great aunt Mary Jane turned 90 so we came for her birthday celebration. Even though we didn't have time to go into the city, or even to see it from a distance, it was worth getting to meet my great-Aunt for the first time. Though her eyesight is poor, her mind is still very sharp, and she has a great spirit and sense of humor. She was so happy that everyone came, it was hard to leave there also, and to see the day end. My brother drove up from Carbondale also, so I got to see him.
Long way to go for such a short time, but it was worth it.
Hard to believe another football season has dawned upon us. Difficult to lose another home opener, but it was close, and we were in the shade the entire game. Can't beat that!
Already starting the "free floating anxiety" as another school year lies ahead. I think more difficult because once it begins it has to end. It's such a short time of my life and I wish it could last... I am a bit worried about getting back into classes though, just because you don't know what to expect for sure at the beginning. Also, I'll be starting my first reference job which I feel quite unskilled at on one hand- but on the other I know I will need to gain the experience somehow...hmmm..
A lot to think about as the last couple days of summer break quickly push me forward into the great, wide, unknown.
p.s. I still miss the kitties a lot- especially the times when my roommate is gone and I'm alone. :( I hope they are happy, wherever they are.
The following weekend I took a whirlwind trip with my mom and grandparents to St. Louis. (well, one of the suburbs really). My grandpa's only sibling, my great aunt Mary Jane turned 90 so we came for her birthday celebration. Even though we didn't have time to go into the city, or even to see it from a distance, it was worth getting to meet my great-Aunt for the first time. Though her eyesight is poor, her mind is still very sharp, and she has a great spirit and sense of humor. She was so happy that everyone came, it was hard to leave there also, and to see the day end. My brother drove up from Carbondale also, so I got to see him.
Long way to go for such a short time, but it was worth it.
Hard to believe another football season has dawned upon us. Difficult to lose another home opener, but it was close, and we were in the shade the entire game. Can't beat that!
Already starting the "free floating anxiety" as another school year lies ahead. I think more difficult because once it begins it has to end. It's such a short time of my life and I wish it could last... I am a bit worried about getting back into classes though, just because you don't know what to expect for sure at the beginning. Also, I'll be starting my first reference job which I feel quite unskilled at on one hand- but on the other I know I will need to gain the experience somehow...hmmm..
A lot to think about as the last couple days of summer break quickly push me forward into the great, wide, unknown.
p.s. I still miss the kitties a lot- especially the times when my roommate is gone and I'm alone. :( I hope they are happy, wherever they are.