Pre-Summer

I decided I'm going to go on a movie seeing spree. As the movies I've been wanting to see come out, I'll go out and watch them--whether by myself or with friends.

And I'm out dish shopping for my new apartment this summer.

Yes. After a nice rant of all the things I could do in the summer....I guess it's safe to say I'm "previewing." :)

Summer, Where Art Thou?

This summer looks so promising. I feel like it is an untouched canvas just waiting for me to color it (I know, that sounded so cliche but described exactly what I feel for it!).

I think leaving the country would be out of the question for me (especially since my passport kind of expired years ago). But I look forward to seeing Spain and Morocco!

What do people do in the summer?

It's been so long, I don't even remember. Anything! I could....paddleboat! Or finally go rock climbing (erm, wall climbing indoors...since I don't live exactly near anything resembling a mountain).

I can finally read those books I've always wanted to read (and not watch the movie as a shortcut). I can visit people in different states. I can go to amusement parks with friends. Try making new dishes (since apparently I learned recently I have a special talent for mixing things together and making it taste good).

Every summer there is an event where they show movies outdoors. I can't wait to see summer movies!

Summers are times to attend people's weddings. To dress up and look glamorous.

Even to go shopping and pretend you still have money by the end of the season so there is no self induced added stress before school starts.

I can catch up with old friends and new ones. And hopefully meet new people too.

I don't think I want to sleep in either. There seems to be too much to do!

I want to see Chicago again.
Or try watching a ballet for once.

Hold picnics and BBQ outdoors.....ahhh BBQs!

Or sit out during dusk and chat with close friends or family. Share thoughts and feelings just because you feel like you're in such a good mood and the world is all yours.

Warm breezes. Flowy skirts. Fashion! Summer fashion can be tricky for me...

For people with significant others, a nice time to get closer.

or grow apart. But let's not think bad things :)

Eating out with friends is a must. Anything with friends is a must.

Wow. It's been a long, long time summer....where have you been??

How To Procrastinate

So what do you do when you need to procrastinate for a test that you don't really feel like studying for just now?

One thing I did was check my really old hotmail account that I never use anymore and started cleaning out the inbox full of junk mail (hey, at least I am not doing the usual thing like cleaning my room...mainly because I'm avoiding that task too...)

So I decided to look through this folder I created called "Letters" which is always interesting to look at. I saved many emails that came from friends or relatives that were sent back and forth to me. Half of it I did not want to even open, mainly because each year that passed before I feel like I was the most embarrassing person alive. And I don't need to relive that through letters.

But there was one period of my life that I opened and was surprised at how angry I was at the world. I had written an email basically b***ching off at certain people that I had just met and didn't even know well enough to really talk about (and in retrospect were probably pretty cool people) to my really good friend Debrissa....and it was just plain angry. I never wrote so many colorful words in a letter as I did that one.

And I know it wasn't the people I was angry at, but the wonderful people I was forced to leave in Virginia.

I don't know. I knew I was upset, but when reading that letter, it really showed me how upset I was.

That goes to show...sometimes it is good to follow your heart and not your head. But I don't know how often I can do that. I don't think I would be in medical school right now if I did. Then again, I'm in med school but not quite where I imagine myself to be in life...

But it's a trade off worth it I think. Hopefully time will let me know. No doubt though I am greatful to be here...but believe me, I will be just as fast out of here too (after graduating that is..)

KU Wins vs. Memphis!

Awesome Job KU!!!