My Little Corner

for sitting on the couch in pjs, watching the Astros lose. Sad for us. Oh well.
Tonight I did one of my favorite Friday night activities (the other being dinner and a movie). Sarah went home for the weekend so I had the apartment to myself. It was a long week so having nothing planned for tonight was grrrrreat. I’m volunteering at Special Olympics tomorrow and have to be there early in the morning so that’s my excuse for going to be at 9:45 on a Friday night. I’ll go ahead and mention that I’ve been in my pjs since 7:30!
So this week at my ballet class there were only two of us and for some reason that made me decide to put on my pointe shoes–which I haven’t done in about a year. I lasted all through barre and part of center, and really felt okay. The past two days though, my feet have been really sore. This used to not be a problem. I guess you really do lose it if you don’t use it. I can flex my toes back and sort of stretch them out but other than that I haven’t found a good way to work out the soreness. Any suggestions would be fabulous. Goodnight to all and Happy Friday!

That’s right. I’m watching Bridget Jones’s Diary, in the new apartment, with the new roommate. Love it!
Sarah moved in this weekend so once again there’s stuff everywhere. But now comes the fun part of decorating. However, I’m not so great at the decorating thing. And Sarah’s only slightly better. We did rearrange the all of the living room furniture today though. It’s a much better setup now.
Don’t know if that all makes sense. I did just finish my first full week back at school. And sadly, I have to go back tomorrow. That’s all. 

…I like to be here when I can" (name that song and artist!)
So I have officially had my new apartment for a week. I love it! Last night was the first time I slept in my bed in the new apartment and tonight will be the first night that I will spend by myself in the apartment. I’m pretty excited about that. Sarah is moving in this coming weekend and I’m pretty excited about that too. Yay for new apartment and new roommate!
Here’s how it all went down: My parents came up last Friday and everything was packed and they were so happy. The movers came on Saturday and it was a little odd just to sit around while these two guys did all of the work but at the same time, it was pretty sweet. Justin (the brother) also came up on Saturday and finally (after 3 years of complaining about it) got his beloved black leather couch back. I have a new couch from Ikea! And a new headboard/footboard from there too. I love it! My room furniture actually matches now and it looks like a grown-up room. It’s great! So the whole fam stayed Saturday night at the new apartment. Justin went back to Austin after Sunday lunch and Dad went home to Houston late afternoon. Mom and I unpacked and settled things Monday and Tuesday (well, we waited for a loooong time for the Ikea delivery people to deliver the couch but it all worked out). We drove to Houston Tuesday night and got in around 10. Wednesday was running errands day and then a fun crawfish boil with the NW Houston Young Life peeps—had a great time! Thursday was my day of relaxing and watching Survivor with Mom, Dad, and Kit. Love it! I drove back on Friday morning and had lots of random things to do. Amy and I went to dinner and a movie Friday night (our favorite thing to do!) and then Liz came in to stay the night. Saturday morning Liz and I went to Fort Worth to Mary’s graduation (congrats again Mary!) and then out to eat with the Mary fam. Drove back here, had a meeting at the church, and then have been sitting on my new couch in the new apartment in my pj’s since 6:30 this evening. All in all, a very busy but good two weeks of summer vacation. School starts back up on Monday. It’s gonna be a full semester like the past two have been; no rest for the weary I guess but I actually am looking forward to it. Oh and did I mention that I love my new apartment?

As of last night around 11:30, all of my stuff is packed up, except for the few items still needed for everyday living (towels, shower curtain, coffee pot, some clothes, etc.). I’d like to point out that the movers are not coming until Saturday and I finished packing on Wednesday. I have never, ever been completely packed when it was time to move. My parents usually show up with me frantically throwing stuff in boxes, realizing that I need more boxes, and it just goes downhill from there. But I am ready this time! They’re going to be so excited and happy and there won’t be any yelling about me not being packed. It’s gonna be great! Now I’m going to enjoy my day of summer break. woohoo.