I'm Still Here, Too!

One blogger I follow just posted a piece titled, "Still Here!" That reminded me that I had also not written in a while. There might be, just maybe, a few people who are curious why I haven't posted anything. So, just in case...

I'm still here, too!

I have no earth-shattering reasons to explain my absence, really. Graduation, and the days leading up to it, did take a lot out of me. Then there were post-graduation gatherings to attend or to which I was transporting The Boy. (I suppose since he's going to be a "college man" before too long I should come up with a new nickname.) It was nice to be able to soak it all in then just reeeellllaaaax after.

Spent a few days at my mom's house. Unfortunately, I made the trip to attend my sister's mother-in-law's funeral. On the plus side, if there is one, my schedule was open enough for me to make the short drive, and it gave me a chance to visit with my sister and her husband (and my mom) on their annual visit. 

While I was there, I did a little more cleaning of the stuff my mother graciously still allows me to store there. Found my financial aid form and preliminary class scheduling information from my first year here at college. I'm going to compare it to The Boy's info just to remind myself how much things have changed.

Also came across some autograph books from fourth and fifth grades. That's always fun to revisit, both for content and for the simple memories that come back.

I will say that I enjoyed a little drive by myself. My "road trip music" includes Barry Manilow, Hugh Laurie, Rammstein, and Don Ho. Something for each side of me! And, I could sing along whenever I wanted to and at whatever volume made me happy! Yes, Daddy--I watched for deer. Didn't hit or see any.

Coming soon is college orientation for The Boy. Three jam-packed days for incoming freshmen and their parents. It will be nice to get a more in-depth tour of the campus, and I think it will be a good introduction for him, as well. It must be a worthwhile program or they wouldn't offer five different opportunities for students to go!

Summer's here, officially, with all its heat and humidity. But I'm not about to complain. I wouldn't trade this for winter with snowdrifts and bitter cold. Honestly, I enjoy that we have all four seasons here. I don't know if I'd choose to always have sunny and warm OR snowy and cold. Guess I've always been a middle-of-the-road kind of gal.

So...that's it. Nothing too newsworthy. Just day-to-day life. (Gee, I seem rather fond of hyphens in this post! And exclamation points!) But if you've followed me here at all, you know that I typically write only when inspiration hits. I'll let you know next time that happens.