Let Go Laughing

Last night I took the dogs out for their last "outside" and stood for a few minutes, looking at the stars, listening to the quiet, and feeling a lovely 11:30pm breeze and the cool grass on my flip-flopped feet. It was very close to perfect... except for the little bit of creeped-out I get when I go out that late by myself. But that aside, I had the thought I always do when it gets to be this point of the summer- I don't want to leave. And such is the peril of this lifestyle- I feel like I just got here and it's time go already. DO NOT get me wrong- I am so excited about Guatemala that I could... I could... eh, I was gonna go for a doggie-weeing analogy but that's not nice. But I am RIDICULOUSLY excited about this next adventure. It feels like it is going to be such a positive place for us! I can't wait to teach drama- I have a feeling I might be good at it :) But... this is always the but- I hate leaving home. And yes, this is my home. I love being in our house. I love calling Jen, Marissa, Andrea, Rachel, Shannon whenever I want to. I love the Dollar Store that I can walk to and our neighborhood and hanging out with dad and all the things that come with being home. I never feel ready to leave when it's time.

Today is Andrea's "reception" (for lack of a better word). It's a day at the lake with her friends and a few of mine. Well, Jen. And Reid. It's going to be so fun! I'm debating on taking the dogs. Mmmmaybe.

Dave's in Philly right now for a wedding. I miss him but I'm enjoying the peace and quiet. I intend to finish two papers before he gets back :) We had to go get physicals the other day for our new insurance in Guatemala. I have high blood pressure. Hardy-har-har. "I guess being a vegetarian is working out great, huh?" I've heard that a few times now. It runs in the family and I have not been taking care of myself the past year (or more). So I started exercising and am going to be a bit more vigilant about what I'm eating. Maybe cut the dairy back out... a little. I just don't want to end up on medication for my whole life. That's me... I'm old now.