Adjustment Time

Each day I wake up, look over at the clock and expect to see 8 or 9. Instead I see 10 or 11, and am shocked every morning. My body still runs on California time. I stay up late, I wake up late, but to me, that's normal. Thing are slowly starting to feel normal. I'm starting to get used to having my own room again. To having my own bathroom again. And one thing that didn't take long to get used to- having my mom cook a delicious dinner every night. I'm truly blessed, and okay, a little bit spoiled.

I miss California every day, but I'm starting to get ready to go back to school. I know it'll be so great to get back to the Hill with all my fellow 'backs, but I can't help but dread it a little bit. I don't dread seeing all my friends, being back in such a wonderful environment, but I do dread the school work. I'm not excited for classes, tests, quizzes, papers, and heaven forbid- projects. I'm sure once it starts, I'll fall into the groove. And let's be real, I was so stinking excited to get my new planner and some new pens today- true nerd status. I'm taking Media Law, Intro to Advertising Principles, Biology, Issues in Advertising, and Research Methods. Should be an interesting semester for sure. Don't worry- you all will be kept updated.

On to more exciting things. The Olympics blow my mind. I've spent every night watching them, and yes, I'm not ashamed to admit that. Tonight I watched an American diver finally beat out a Chinese diver for Gold in platform diving. Talk about your underdogs. I've discovered since being home that there are a few missing events in the Olympics. Like Hummingbird counting. I was sitting outside on my back porch today and almost got mauled by some kamikaze hummingbirds. Those little buggers were everywhere and it's almost impossible to count them cause they move so fast. My mom and I got 7, and I doubt anyone could've beaten us. Another one would be an ice cream eating event. Give me some Pistachio Almond ice cream and I'm pretty sure I could clean out the tub before you stick your spoon in for the first time. Love it. The other event I've observed that's missing, is flagging down cars. I'd win. Hands down. I can do it, even when I'm not trying! I was out for a walk with my parents and put up my hand and said, "Look how beautiful the sky is!" and some poor innocent man thought I was trying to wave him down. So next thing we know this guy is pulling over in front of us and I had to shake my head and do some awkward hand gestures to convey we were fine. Major awks, but it gave us a great laugh. Only me.

I'm so blessed I have such a great family and home to come home to. I'm so blessed I get to move up to an institution that I love and cherish. I'm so blessed that God has given me so many new friends in my life. God is good and all I know is, I don't deserve this, but I am so so thankful. God continues to teach me new things and I just appreciate every lesson and truth he continues to reveal in my life. He's the REAL Olympic champ. Hallelujah!

Till I write again,
Jacks

Thought of the day: Sometimes having a lot of music is a pain when trying to pick out 100 songs to run to. My mom better appreciate all the effort ;).