Second to last day of Rush activities—it’s been a really fun time. We have formal dessert parties tonight at two of the houses and by tomorrow evening I will know the outcome of this whole weekend. Hopefully it will be what I want! 
It’s been good to see everybody again, back in the ‘dale. Sure did miss ya!
Alright….so according to an early morning identity evaluation quiz…..this is who I am… (???).
You are used and taken advantage of by a lot
of people, including your friends. They make you be the one to clean up
their messes in their life. But the only reason that this happens is
because of your kindness and commitment. These are the qualities most
members of the opposite sex look for, which makes you hot. Yes, toilet
paper is hot. But be careful that your lover doesn’t use you to their
advantage, and be sure that they are not seeking too much control.
Remember: Toilet paper is used by many, but is most often considered
valuable when it is not there in time of need.
Most compatiable with sock
Click here
— What Random Object Represents Your Inner
Self
Aaannnddd….we’re back! Bienvenue!! It is indeed happy times to be
back in good ol’ Hillsdale. We got in yesterday at about 1pm, after a
rollicking good drive with Dean from Detroit (and some might tasty
Oakley sandwhiches, might I add ). I immediately commenced to
unpacking and re-arranging all the stuff that I managed to bring back
with me (which is much more than it was to begin with, lemme tell ya).
Also had a joyous reunion with Vanessa–we had ourselves a good chat
and hung out in my room for a while before she was off to a crazy night
of partying 
. After that I managed to find some hidden packets of
Earl Grey, so I brewed myself a nice cup and started watching Inventing
the Abbots. Not a bad flick actually. So I dithered around till about
11 then promptly plopped into my freshly made bed and enjoyed a good 9
hours of sleep. haha That will be the last time that happens for a good
while!
Stacy arrived at about 2am and we had ourselves quite a
joyful reunion at sometime after 10 this morning. She is now engrossed
in the happy pursuit of unpacking. And I…..well I’ll find something
to do. I believe the first Rush events start around 2 this afternoon.
Goodtimes in the making!
Alrighty…I figure we all need a good old fashioned gnome update. So here it is (actually, this is mainly for you, Jack)
the Gnome’s conquests….and otherwise.
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Second to last day at home:
Yep, it’s been a good one, to be sure. I did a little shopping earlier this morning, to buy a much-needed belt and a few other fun clothing novelties. Then on home to start packing and doing laundry–also much needed. haha. And this evening we went out to see Shall We Dance (we meaning me, Momma, Giles and Grandma). It was a great flick and well worth the slightly frustrating location glitch. And tickets were only $1.25! That makes anything worth watching….almost.
Anywho, Paul and Elizabeth are driving through Atlanta tomorrow so we’re all have a big happy dinner together before they head on to Birmingham for the night (and then off to OU). I’m hoping to get some time in at Lovett to catch the tail end of the swim meet (in fact, really really hoping because I told some people I would be there, plus I need to bid farewull to Coach Keating). So that should be fun. Alright. It’s late and the brownies are done. I’m out.
Karen, this is just for you….. I am soooo full!!! But for good reason: my dad took us out to a yummy steak dinner tonight and it was certainly goodtimes. It was just me and Giles and my parents and we had ourself some laughs at the local Outback. Vivian was working and PeggyDee stayed in Atlanta after a basketball game at Cross Keys. And tomorrow I am going to an art exhibit! Ah yes….life is good.
Currently in my possession: Garden gnome (that is not a picture of him above….that is a person similarly disguised so as not to reveal the true identity of said gnome)
Age: unknown
Height: 1.5 ft.
Hair: Mostly white
Clothing: brightly colored and closely related to circus trappings
If you have lost your gnome, please contact me immediately.
P.S. 
now = “goodtimes” in smiley code
