since i last updated, i have . . .

-read a 300 page history of versailles. there were some pretty crazy kings of france. incidentally, they were all named louis.

-read two agatha christie novels.

-not touched my summer reading assignment.

-worked at least three 9-hour days.

-been paid for watching the bosses' grandkids (aka playing in a pool for four hours).

-had a water balloon fight.

-watched a movie that reminded me of a girl . . . sad.

-stayed in the sun too long and turned indian/lobster red.

-taken my brother to see batman.

-actually used the telephone to talk to people.

-been kidnapped. maybe twice.

-shopped for engagement rings.

-received an application from emory. without asking for it. (i was excited)

-driven across town without wallet or license. on two seperate occasions. oops.

-come up with plots for 4 plays/movies.

-printed a million t-shirts. only slight exaggeration.

-been in starbucks . . . yeah, i lost count.

-not been asleep before midnight.

-fought and killed a bear. okay, so maybe it was in a dream, but it counts.

-shattered a mirror by simply looking into it. sorry, grace.

-cleaned a boat from bow to stern.

-driven home the long way just because.

-realized that 3 in the morning, is, in fact, my favorite time of day.

-and, of course, narrowly escaped death.

i'm sure you really didn't care to hear all that, but i've been offline for a week and needed to get all that out somewhere. hoorah for creative outlets.