Those Summer Nights

Every day is a new adventure and a journey. I have learned some new things about myself and confirmed other beliefs that I held. This change so far has been good for me and I hope it continues to be that way. The almost nightly thunderstorms do much to improve my views on the southern summer. The humidity is mostly awful and the heat isn't much better. But there are some rare instances that I don't mind it. Sunshine can be good for the soul. Plus my family isn't opposed to ice cream and fudgsicles.

Not much to update you all on. I've pretty much just been working and reading since the 4th of July weekend. The office has been pretty slow but I really love the students and advisors that I am privileged to work with. Everyone has been so nice and understanding when I ask questions or need help. Not that we have had many issues arise yet. Plus I am able to wear almost anything I want, within reason, so I still get to stretch my fashionista/maxxinista wings at work. Even if everyone else is much more casual, there is something comforting about being able to "dress up" to go to work. Plus it is way too damn hot to wear jeans and you know how I feel about short shorts. I may be the only one in a skirt but I make it look damn good.

The nights are pretty much filled with books, as they always are. I have exceeded the halfway point of my goal to read 100 new books this year by achieving 52 books a couple of days ago. I'm going to try and cram another 20 in before the end of the summer so when it's time to do my schoolwork, I will actually do that instead of being caught up in the another book. I have reread a couple of favorites so if I have to alter my goal slightly to achieve 100 books instead of new books then I suppose I will. Especially since I feel the urge to reread the Harry Potter books, something I haven't done since I was in Ireland.

I was privileged to sit around a campfire this weekend, an opportunity for which I am always grateful. The summer smell of the trees and the moon peeking out always soothe me. Plus having a glass of sangria never hurts ;)

Also I have a friend coming to visit at the end of the month! I can't wait to see her. And I've picked a time to go back home and see my family. Keep your eyes on Facebook for more information.

What I'm reading: Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
Progress: almost a third of the way thru
Thoughts so far: My abs hurt from laughing so hard. I may need to stop reading it at work. Sedaris talks about different holiday events and his humorous prose continues to keep me in stitches. (You may know this author's name from the book "Exploring Diabetes with Owls".)