Ugh

In the last three hours, I have made 50 cookies. Now I am sick of the sight of cookies, and also their taste and smell. But at least I have many friends who will be very happy tomorrow with their chocolatey treats.

Tomorrow, I am going to Ann Arbor to run errands and visit people. Hopefully my afternoon will be nice and free so I can hang out with my Tom.

I have discovered an addiction to baking. I love baking stuff. Today, my mom bought me a 17 piece bake set with all this really awesome stuff, like measuring cups and spoons and a sweet spatula. YES.

I'm wearing Jody's sweatshirt. I like it so much, but I shall have to return it to her the next time I see her. Today, Christine left for France. Shanti is already gone. It is so sad!!! I miss them already. But at least tomorrow I get to see some good ol' friends.

Mosqitoes and more

For all those interested, I am in the middle of a temporary lull in the unbelievably dull dullness of my life. Cousins Erin (boy) and Ben are here visiting from the Land Down Under. Accents duly noted.

YAY! In the last week my oh so generous mother has very kindly allowed me to go out with my friends on several occasions! Hooray! What a cause for celebration. I dedicate this to Jody, therefore, whom I have seen on all four of my ventures into the world of normal, social creatures.

Hmm...According to my count it's only about 2.5 weeks until we get back to Ann Arbor. YES I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got a new pair of shoes...actually, two new pairs of shoes since the last time we spoke. One pair is a gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous set of pale, mint-green slingback stilletos. The other pair is a more traditional and functional, but no less gorgeous pair of black leather stiletto pumps. Tres sexy. Tres awesome.

I need to get out of here...

before I go crazy or something equally enchanting. There is nothing wrong with my house except that there is everything wrong with my house. I...need...to...get...OUT OF HERE. September, hurry the hell up.

Oh my gosh, this was so cool. We saw a Mommy Loon and all of her babies on this rock!!! 

Look at our cool old-fashioned Schwinns! Mine is the one with the basket. 

Check out Tom, lounging like no one's business. 

The Grand Hotel is so cool. 

Mackinac is so sweet. 

The loooooong front porch at the Grand Hotel. 

Fire the cannon! 

Alpena makes the world's largest strawberry shortcake! This thing is monstrous...and yummy! 

Bern overlooking the town 

...and pass them... 

Proof that Tom can juggle clubs! 

Tom at the fort 

Newness

So cousins are back with me - my two bums, Chris and Paul, who sleep all day and stay up all night because they're weird like that. Also because they're teenagers. Anyway, if you're in town and achin' for a little company, give me a call. I'm ready for some good friends. Lunch, anyone?

I am going to NJ!!!!

Wow, I'm awake insanely early - this is nothing! I was up at 4:30!!!!! Hi-YA!!!

Anyway, I'm off. See you all in a week or so! Have wonderful lives until I see you guys again!

Hooray!!!

YAY MY TOM IS COMING TODAY!!! HE IS COMING TO SEE ME!!! I WILL SEE HIM!!!! YAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!

Guess what?

Life is actually pretty good. Checklist, please.

1. Happy family - check.
2. Nice weather - check.
3. Other stuff - check.

Plus, I'm in love.


On another note, my mom tried her hand at amateur dog grooming today. Lucky's face looks like he got in a fight with a blender: hairwise, not bloody gross wise. Poor guy. My dad is going to flip.

YAY only three more days! Less than three more days!!

Also, my little sister got a xanga. If you want the address, let me know.

Father's Day...woohoo

Father's Day. Another lazy, lazy Sunday afternoon spent lounging around the house reading book after book, eating leftovers, playing with the dogs, etc, etc.

Something really wonderful is going to happen! My Tom is coming to New Jersey with me! We are going to spend time with my family, hang out at the beach, and visit New York!!! I am so happy. Nothing like the one you love hanging out with the ones you love.

Anyway, I just finished Stephen King's book "On Writing". Not only is it a good resource, but it is also well written and entertaining. I am such a fan of that man. He is so awesome.