Monthly Archives: June 2009

I am happy about things tonight

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- I’m happy to be going back to Africa.

- I’m happy that I’m going to get a tattoo.

- I’m happy that I have great friends, both online and offline.

- I’m happy about the families at church who are so patient and gentle with their kids.

- I’m happy for margaritas.

- I’m happy for cheesy sci-fi shows.

- I’m happy that I have gorgeous, strong and brilliant sister.

- I’m happy that I have a funny, talented and kind brother.

- I’m happy that I can be a photographer.

- I’m happy for new glasses.

- I’m happy for summer dresses.

- I’m happy for freckles.

- I’m happy for a quiet house.

- I’m happy for four quirky cats that make life interesting.

- I’m happy for summertime.

two weeks until we hit the road

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getting ready to rock on the road

Like my brother’s new guitar? It’ll be much easier for traveling than a full sized acoustic, and that odd little body packs a surprisingly full sound.

I’m traveling lighter, too: I decided to get a compact digital camera rather than lug around my not-so-subtle DSLR. And by bringing my laptop, I hope to avoid the dreaded “it’s been six months and I still haven’t uploaded any photos” phenomenon.

It’s been two years since my field school and I still haven’t posted all of those yet.

We’ve done some preliminary packing and a whole lot of clothes shopping this week. Making a list, checking it twice, you know the deal. We’ve been shopping for my sister as well: she’ll be spending two weeks in California while my brother and I are in Africa. So that sound you hear?

It’s the rejoicing of two parents who will have the house all to themselves.

self esteem? I haz it.

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Me, to Hannah: "Your butt looks really good in those jeans."

Hannah: "Yes, it does."

I’m really going to miss that kid while we’re gone this summer…

Of course, next month she’s going on an adventure of her own to stay with our cousins in California. They’ll even be doing a five-day trip to Disneyland. Meanwhile, Mom and Dad will have the house to themselves for the first time in years. I have a feeling they’ll spend those first few days just marveling at the silence.

And speaking of relatives on the West Coast, my 16 year old cousin has started Twittering and I kind of love it…

- DARE says its inevitable that every teen will have drugs pushed on them at least once. As of today Ive had my one time and now im freeeee :D

- you say goldfish i say hell yes!

- Finally saw UP today by somehow convincing my mom that it was a "church related activity". Still not sure how that actually worked.