This past weekend was amazing!! I studied hard all week (yes, even Friday afternoon) and was able to release ALL the stress for at least a solid 36 hours! I went to the history club vespers at the Emmerson's house and enjoyed some tasty food as well as the fire and company of great friends! Afterwards, went back to Jen's appartment and reposed for a few hours - talking about various things and most of all, just enjoying time to relax. I don't know if it was the couch, the appartment, Jen, my feverishly busy week, or a combination of them, but it was the most relaxed I've been since I started school this year.

Saturday morning, I headed out to South Forks with the group in the picture above (from left to right: Eric, Jay, Joe, Melody, Lichelle, Dave, Steph, Kent, Dezra, Cody, ..., and Becky). We had a lovely time hiking up the trail a ways, eating loads of great food, detonating cans of root beer, playing capture the flag, throwing water-baloons, etc. When we got back in the evening, I had the opportunity to go swing dancing! I have very limited experience with any kind of dancing, and without a partner/group I was almost inclined not to go... BUT, I'm so glad I did! I learned some basics with several kind (and patient) females - and even if I hadn't, the music alone was worth it! I'm really looking forward to my next opportunity for dancing (watch out Michelle!)

After dancing, I spent a great evening swapping music and pictures with Jen and fell asleep on one of the couches (that llama llama llama blanket is so ridiculously comfy!). Egg and cheese mcmuffin/biscuit/sandwhich things the next morning which were super tasty and then, the homework fun began.

A few days of insane homework, a nasty throat cold, and here I am! 4 weeks till exams are over and I head back home. I'm suffering from mild college burnout at the moment, but I'll make it! (Big thanks to all my awesome friends, family, and girlfriend for supporting me and keeping me sane!)