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june update, now with nanny

I had some things to write about, but now, of course, I have forgotten what they were.

Hmmmm.

I went to Columbia this weekend to see the family. It was at least more enjoyable than the last few trips home, which were painful. Saturday we had a cookout at the lake at a semi-private beach. It was a very nice way to see everybody. My dad even made it out for a little while, which is nothing short of miraculous to me.

Have I ever mentioned that I constantly have dreams about my parents fixing their house? Millions of variations of the theme, but always involving them improving things for themselves. I spend so much mental energy on worrying about them, and just as much trying not to. I can't fix things for them but I feel guilty anyway.

Oh, and here's my Nanny sending me on my way. :)



I think I gained 10 pounds: I ate so much rich food that I am nauseated today. Burp, seriously.

In other news, I've really been enjoying Facebook. It's been so fun getting back in touch with people, like last week with a high school friend. I had heard years ago that she was in Atlanta, and I had unsuccessfully tried to get in touch with her but hadn't known her married name. Well, I sent her a note via email and she tracked me down at my work number and called and was so excited that I was here. It was fun and not a little gratifying. I'm always a little surprised when people are happy to hear from me, which sounds a little pitiful but is not intended to be. :)

Coming up next for me is a visit from my brother and SIL to go to R.E.M. and the National, which, seriously, I'm so excited. Oh, do any of y'all know what the deal is with lawn tix at Lakewood? Do people bring chairs and stuff? Like, food? I have no idea what to expect. I have to decide: I bought seats for two of us, and now there are three of us. Can't decide whether to invite a fourth person and split up, or whether I should sell my tickets and get lawn tix for all three of us.

Okay, gotta work. BBS. xoxo.