The whole wide world feels like a shrine built to the worker bees...

Things of note, occurring since Friday evening:

I graduated with a degree in English and a minor in Women's Studies. Lance and O'Brian and Jeff came to my graduation, as did my parents, Meagan, Graham, and Moonie. Afterward we stopped by the Florence Poetry Slam and then headed to Park Blvd. for pizza and cokes and some surprise champagne. We stood around the fire under the full moon and Graham shot some bottle rockets and Jonathan stopped by for a bit. I got to sleep between Lance and Jeff, and it was so nice and cozy and safe and warm.

Saturday morning Lance and Jeff and I had breakfast before Lance and I headed to my parents' to get some of my laundry and then to meet Lindsey and Alex in Birmingham. From there we drove up to WInchester, Virginia, where we got a hotel, got some sleep, and enjoyed a really nice simple breakfast. We drove to New Jersey, which, as far as states go, ranks fairly low (based on our short time there). We ate dinner with a family friend of Alex's family, who then took us to the train station.

We took the train into New York City and met Josh!!!

So far, I have been pushed out of the way of a garbage truck who was not paying attention by a construction worker with a very exciting accent, I have bought fruit and bread at the Union Square market, I have watched a video at the Church of Scientology, I have skated at Central Park, I have played in the snow, I have eaten some delicious hot dogs, I have had coffee at various digs, I have ridding the subway a lot, I have been happy.

I wish you were here. :)

Say goodnight and go...

I am headed to NYC.

I will be back in a week for the Special Session Christmas party.

I will see you then.

This video made me really really really happy.

See more Ron Howard videos at Funny or Die

Happy ever after in the market place, Desmond lets the children lend a hand...

A couple weekends ago I went to Fall Fling at Camp. It was fifth and sixth graders, and it wasn't entirely planned. Remind me next time not to show a slight interest in an event unless I'm ready to commit fully to participating. ;) It was worth it, though. That's generally my least favorite age group, but my girls were great and I'd had half of my cabin in my summer camp cabin or in small group. Anything run by Margaret Warren is worth going to as well; I don't even know her well, but she is really quirky and fun. Most of the volunteers were the people I like hanging out with most, anyway, and it was nice to see Michael. The weather was dreadful and I had to leave early because of work. I was a little too uptight and less fun than I can be; thank you, school work.

Anyway, just wanted to make mention of that. Then the next weekend, if I remember correctly, was the wedding! Wow oh wow. Weddings at Camp McDowell should happen more often. Anne and Blake tied the knot, and it was a privilege to be there. Sometimes you find out your old classmates and friends are engaged, and the thought you have is "Hmm, wonder how long that will last?" Not so with Anne and Blake; they're obviously perfect for each other. I don't know any other couples where that is so evident. So, I roomed with Jen the first night and the Lindsey and Lauren came the next night. Friday we spent some time at the campfire and playing some flipcups and beer pong and Captain Dickhead, and I had the most fun I've had in a loooong time. It's so nice to be surrounded by people you love in a place you love celebrating the sacrament of love.

You know, I could go on and on about that weekend, but I think that's all I really want to say.

Let's see... at some point--maybe the Thursday before the wedding?--Jeff and I went to Birmingham to have a ridiculous irrational dinner. Jeff got off work and we hit the road, meeting our people at Moe's. The timing was wonderful; James was there, and then us, and Lance and Tyler, and Darren, and Jess. Afterwards Jeff and I went to the mall with Darren to help pack up his store, and then it was home again, and up bright and early the next morning for school and work!

Right now, I'm at my friend Jen's new house; she's at a job interview, so I am entertaining myself here, with you, Reader. I hope all is more than well.