how splendid to be back in the northern illinois area around those that i love so much! even though, i wrote this yesterday morning, it is still so true for today. perhaps, it is even more true b/c it is mother's day && i have every reason to celebrate a mother who has always looked out for my best interest. my mom has always put her family before herself, she has sacrificed so much [sleep, free time, her youth] to make our lives and the lives of those that we barely know that much better. she has provided wisdom [she is always right], strength, support, and a cart full of sound advice. if i grow up to be half the woman she is, i will have fufilled any sort of goal i could ever set for myself. i love her. [that is my mother's day tribute of today].


although the weather is less than splendid [it feels like x-mas it's so cold], i am overjoyed at the prospect of having the entire summer to do as i please. in fact, i was thinking how wonderful it would be if i was already retired and could live the life my mom and dad are living right now with them every day. i feel like such an old soul, but i like it.

i spent the entire day looking at apartments yesterday and finally decided on a fairly newly remodeled studio with a large bathroom and hardwood floors in the kitchen. i was debating long and hard about commuting, but ultimately decided that the drive would cause unnecessary stress in my life. so! that is taken care of and i am optimistic, yet nervous for the new semester.

i've been re-evaluating/rearranging my room at home these past few days. it's not exactly how i want it, but it is coming along quite nicely. i got a bookcase with a gift card my brother gave me for x-mas and i'm finally getting it put together. it turns out i have more books and i need another! yiiikees!

currently, i am sitting at my desk drinking a mug of coffee and eating some kiwi fruit. i am watching some old episodes of will&&grace and making a list of everything i need to finish before my graduation party next sunday.

life is great and i needed to take a moment to reflect on it. it seems that everything i have loved so dearly in the past has been circling back around since i've been back. i am eager to reacquaint myself with it all.

sweeter dreams.
k