Long Day

Things seem to be piling up here as I'm getting back into the routine of things. I'm still on summer break but boy do I have things to do. I'm going to start work again, still building my Wanderlust collection (which, of course, includes editing, collecting, remembering events- all that jazz), run errands, get ready for the second summer session, start the Wanderlust scrapbook (which I did tonight), start my "Christmas in July" Christmas cards (cuz they always end up late), do some work/play for my graphic design club at school, and work on AY and Pathfinder activities. The only thing that's not included is music and when Resonance gets back I'm going to have lots of things to fill up my pile for sure. :-)

Still have not unpacked all my things yet, only the bare necessities. I look at my shoes and say to myself, "These shoes have the dirt of the Philippines on them. They have been worn by the Manila streets. On the other side of the world." Haven't unpacked yet because I want to continue to see my family. Wish we could've stayed for the entire summer. How cool would that be? 2 1/2 months every year? That would be awesome. Yeah, not gonna happen. But as my list of things to do piles up, I feel the inevitable upon me. I don't want to forget how life is in the Philippines; it makes me ever so grateful for everything I have here in the US (guys, we're rich!).

Today was a beautiful day because it rained! I love it! I brought home my usual from Starbucks and made some tomato soup and grilled cheese, with garlic mashed potatoes. Tried to see if a good Oprah was on. There wasn't. But I found Friends instead, which is one of my favorite shows. And had a nice, snuggly afternoon on the couch while it rained.

I'm the only one awake right now. Everyone's already asleep and it's only 9:30. There is a to-do list tomorrow so I guess I will be heading off to bed as well.