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So the trip to SC was an experiance =)

First carwreck...not cool. Mom, very cool.

Lexington and Irmo seem like interesting places. I hope I can visit them for a longer time in the future. Unfortunatly my allergies and homesickness for my dad got the better of me and I only spent a day in Irmo.

When I turn 50, I hope my husband throws me a party, wears a Hawiann shirt to it, and spends the whole time taking pictures and staring at me. What a neat relationship I got to witness.

I'm not sure what's on my mind exactly.

Academy is over.

Karen (who I became very close to this summer) leaves for Milwaukee tomorrow.  Time to adjust to different energies around.

My dad gets back Wed.   I'll be in SC (excited about my trip; sad I wont see my dad for another week). 

I am more thankful than words can describe for my experiance this summer at the Springer.  On the very last night, during the awards ceremony...I cried.  Wept like a little baby on stage infront of my students and their parents. 

I realized this week that my 8 years spent at Academy is so very a unique experiance, that no matter how close I become to someone in my life they will never understand it.  You have to go through it.  Its awsome and sad at the same time-its so much a part of who I am, its a little lonesome to think I'm incapable of completely sharing that with those I love who haven't gone through it.  hmmm.....

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So I'll be in Columbia, SC this Tuesday.  You should see me if you are around.  At some point I hope to be in Charleston so you should call if you're in that area and maybe we'll be there at the same time. 

When you've got brats and knats the world is fine

I'm entering the last week of work.  My fuse has shortened with kids these past 8 weeks and now, the littlest misbehavior gets under my skin.  I've only killed one child though.
 
But really, I love my job.  And I do get frustrated with the kids but no kind of frustration I can't handle.  I find myself just observing my environment, smiling, and being overwhelmed with how much I really do love working at the Springer.  
 
For instance: Between classes the other day I went down the hall to the bathroom.  As I was walking, I passed two teenage boys; one dressed as a bee, the other dressed as Christopher Robin.  ::SMILE::  You don't get that working at Dillards. 
 
Three other examples: 
-Staff Bowling night-Love it! 
-Upon finishing a hike in Providence Canyon with Karen and Lauren, using the stage at the Interpretive Center to preform and interpretive dance of our ventures in the canyons.
-Staff Brat party.  One of our faculty is from Milwakee, Wisconsin and of Polish decent.  Today I ate bratwurst, knackwurst, italian sausage, and many other wursts-delish!
 
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Enough work, my summer has been so much fun!  I've really (to my surprize) enjoyed my time in Columbus.  While I miss college and am excited about being back,  if I could keep everyone around me that I have around me this summer, I'd be a happy girl.
 
Went to an 80's party last night.  I looked like Molly Ringwald.  So much fun.  Karen looked like Six from Blossom.  We were the best dressed there by far, not to mention the best 80's dancers.   Hahaha...lets have an 80's party when we get back...but 1880's, hehehe.  Oh man that'd be funny. 
 
Hope you are all doing well.  I mean that.