I always forget how much i miss home until i actually get here and see everything and everyone. Even the little things that no one would even think about, like getting to hang laundry on the clothes line, or helping my mom with her chickens or playing with the family cat and our dog Daisy. I love being here. I love coming home and having stresses like work or school on my shoulders. I am definitely able to unwind this week and i plan to do a lot of it! This week has been pretty laid back and relaxed. Even on the days that i worked before i came home, i was in the best mood i have been in for a long time. This week will have been the longest i have been home since last summer. Which is crazy. I can't believe that i wasn't able to come home for a week on christmas break, but i was only home for about 5 days. Right now i am doing some thing that i love, and that is listening to music and updating my music collection. I love music! It has been a huge passion on mine for my whole life, but sometimes i forget to be passionate about some of the things that matter most to me. So, i have made a decision. This summer, i will focus on my passions. Music, journaling, Time Alone With God, and a few other things. Also, i hope to strengthen some friendships that i already have in Manhattan.

I have been thinking a lot about the Rwanda team, I really hope that their trip goes well and they are able to accomplish their goals and make a good trip out of it. To be honest, i am kinda jealous that they get to go and i have to stay here and work and take a class all summer :) but it is my fault that i am staying here. I let others get in my way, and let them talk me out of doing LST, which i definitely wont let them do next year. I really want to go on at least one LST trip. Just to get the experience.

Until Next Time...