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It took about seventeen hours to drive home, but the last couple hours were the worst. Mom finally let me drive then; I was so anxious to be home that just sitting in the car and not contributing to getting there was driving me crazy. It's always strange coming home after being gone for a long time, because everything seems so normal, like I've never even left. I have mixed feelings about being here. I'm relieved to not have to worry about homework, glad to be with my brother, sister, and parents, excited to reconnect with old friends, delighted to spend time with Dan, looking forward to enjoying all those relaxing summer pasttimes. However, I'm feeling out of shape already and missing my old routine: ballet classes with Mr. Conover, rehearsals, Spanish classes, and it's strange to think that I will never do those things again. Most of all, I really am beginning to miss everyone left behind; the Boones, my roommate Lindsey, a few special school friends, and probably most of all my Salem Chapel friends. I was thinking today about some of the good times we've had at Thrive and on retreat, and wishing that I could do it all again.

I made an attempt to start getting back in shape and did some pilates this morning. I'm making it a goal to do some every day as part of a morning routine, but we'll see how long that lasts. (I really shouldn't be so pessimistic!) Another part of this daily routine will include helping my sister Becca with her physics schoolwork, and I think that I will do some chemistry review sometimes too. Am I such a nerd to already be missing school? The truth is, I really like learning, and I know I will miss it... I really like math and science too; I am surprisingly left-brained for a dancer.

I went on a really nice walk with Danny this morning. It is so good to see him, and be able to spend time with him again! Every time I come home I realize anew how wonderful he is and I love him even more. His new apartment is downtown and within walking distance from my house and gas is expensive nowadays...we'll be getting a lot of excercise this summer!

And now, the moment you've all been waiting for: (drumroll please)

I FINALLY GOT A CELL PHONE!

It's a Samsung Muse, and so far I really like it! I was a little disappointed when I learned that I need a memory card to use the music player, but I'll get one soon. I'm going to have some fun tonight entering in contact information for everyone I've ever met! (If you want my number, please let me know!) Well, that is if I ever finish unpacking...