Random

Lately I have been obsessing over Scotland. Most nights before I go to bed I look something up about Scotland or Stirling (the town I am going to), whether it be the weather, some pictures, or a youtube video of Scottish accents. I know! It's weird. 

This weekend I became an official Big Buddy. I am so excited. I am mentoring an 8 year old girl, Michelle, who seems really sweet. I have been spending the last few days thinking of a good first activity to do together. I'm still working on it, but I think I have decided on a picture scavenger hunt in Pismo. Then next week we could do something fun with the pictures. What do you think?

Farmer's Market

Tonight at Farmer's Market we broke out of our usual routine of walking back and forth while debating food options, finally making the decision to eat at Chino's, and talking about getting fruit and veggies until seeing the price. Chase McBride was playing so we spent over an hour listening to him. Not only was he great, but the atmosphere was perfect. Some people were dancing, there was a girl hool-a-hooping (it even glowed in the dark!) and there was even a "Bag Monster." I think Laura's brothers got bored, but hopefully a very funny Office episode made up for it. I finished the night by inhaling a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory cookie. Those usually take me a few sittings to get through, but not this time. It was gone before we were at the car. Anyway, tomorrow should be fun. Bailey and I are heading down to Santa Barbara. I'm hoping for some warmth, frozen yogurt, and Erika time.

Journaling

Wow, I am starting to slack on the whole blogging thing. I am determined that this will not end up as one more attempt at journaling. Looking through old diaries, all of them are very similar. They start off saying something like: "I have been bad at journaling in the past, but I am determined to be better this time." After about two days of dedicated, lengthy entries, months (and in a few case, years) will go by with only a few small paragraphs, each one apologizing (to the journal?) for how long it has been and promising start writing regularly again. Anyway, that was one very long way of saying that, although it is time to go to sleep, I am staying up and writing a blog. This week has been pretty busy, but in that 'all stress, no productivity' way. I have a knack for making myself feel productive, when really all I do is procrastinate. The weekend was great though, leaving me with a tinge of homesickness and a delicious, smokey smell in my hair and clothes. 

Monday was bible study, and as much as I like it, I have grown to love the few hours I have after everyone but Steph leaves. She, Bailey, Laura and I have gotten into the habit of using that time as catch-up time. Not in the way of telling all of our important news, but more for the really important stuff like random fits of giggles, funny stories, and (of course) guys. 

A Big Day

Today was a big deal. I wore my hair down in public for the first time in almost two weeks. I am coming to a semi-acceptance of my new hair-cut. It's been a slow process. 

Someone help me. Is that last sentence grammatically correct? It's late.

Sisterly Love

This weekend was full of sister time, as Steph and Laura were both at Campus Crusade's Women Retreat. Friday night we had a movie night, watching the second Lord of the Rings and Step Up 2. Lord of the Rings went fast, as we always fast-forward the Gollum parts. Watching Gollum writhing silently and abnormally fast has become part of the Lord of the Rings experience, as both Bailey and I find him extremely creepy and annoying.  Step Up 2 was a completely shameful treat. It's one of those movies that has terrible actors and yet you still find yourself transfixed. Saturday was much more eventful, shopping at The Nest, getting lunch at High Street Deli, and painting some measuring cups at Red Hot Pottery. And don't forget buying matching shirts at Old Navy. I can't wait to get the cups back. Bailey messed up one of the handles when she attempted drawing a egg on it, but I more than made up for the mistake with my awesome blueberries on the 1/4 cup. When they finish firing them I will definitely be posting pictures, no matter the results.