1. It took me a few days to get used to the dark again. The longest day of the year is a lot shorter in Tennessee than in Orkney. By 9:00, it is actually dark outside, and the sun doesn’t come up until after 6. What madness. And the days are only getting shorter.
2. Last summer, I accidently went a
whole week without talking to anyone. I admit, I’m a bit jealous of my former
self. I’m grateful for the family and friends I’ve been hanging out with, but
there is something so delightful in the thought of an entire week without any
obligations.
3. The trip is over, but the work is
not! I’m working on some essays and cleaning up journal entries for the study
abroad so I can actually get a grade. Once I get them done, it’s back to
traveling! I have three trips to visit friends and family planned for July.
4. I’m also on the prowl for an
on-campus job and volunteer work. I’m also planning on finding on off-campus
job too. I think the stress of searching is worse than actually working. I feel
like a puppy in the pet shop window, with each passerby pleading, “Pick me!
Pick me!”
5. I’ve set up a tentative schedule
for myself that includes exercise, writing, and nap times. I know I’ll be more
productive if I can get myself to actually follow it. I’m optimistic though.
6. I love the texture of books, but
when I realized that all the nineteenth century novels I wanted to read are
free on iTunes, I had to give up the physical book in exchange for free digital
text. I still wish I were reading them on paper instead of on my phone, but
free is free.
7. I have a couple of friends who
are going through some tough times right now for different reasons. I don’t
want to put any more than that out on the interwebs, but prayers for them would
be appreciated, as well as prayers for me as I try to find the right ways to be
there for them.
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