Blond

I am smart. I know this, I was gifted through genetics with a sharp mind. I was gifted with a lot more than brains through my fantastic parents but, really, we're not going there today. I digress. I am smart...but, yes, but. There are times I could swear I really have no clue. Doing new things for the first time can be a bit...um, comical if you're watching me figure my way around. And seriously, it isn't always easy to find someone's apartment in a complex. Buildings should really be more Mara friendly. Thankfully, I do not embarrass easily and I'll just consider that one more of my quirks I hope my future spouse finds lovable.

After having slept 13 hours [recuperating from the ridiculous hours at the hospital and the chest cold and sore throat I managed to get despite the constant, and I mean constant, hand washing] I woke up Saturday morning still feeling like a train wreck but I had every intention of being productive. I was going to go to two fellow intern-mates' apartment to get all my homework done. Yeah, four girls in a room that just met a few weeks ago. Can you guess how much we got done? I guess one thing's better than none. We did go out and enjoy fantastic Mexican food though, BONUS!

More things to mention, I love my newly found church. I have been five times since the Oklahoma Adventures began and have felt so certain it was the church I was supposed to go to in the city I was supposed to do my internship. There's music and a band that play before mass starts and upbeat music to end [sometimes accompanied by clapping :)]. It is a large congregation connected to a school so it is very family oriented. The priests are also funny and talk in layman's terms. Thank you God, I actually like listening to the homilies. I even like the shape of the new church, it's the little things in life, isn't it?

In other news, the parents and baby brother returned from their trip overseas which makes me happy they got back safe and sound. They're all a little sick but they're all back, which is what matters most. And they brought GOODIES! And an authentic recipe from one of the locals, hooray! Also, Nicholas is heading for an interview tomorrow. Keep him in your prayers as he has been in mine. I'm certain he'll do well [I'm convinced he couldn't make a bad impression] but prayers always do help.

So today I'm actually hoping to be more productive and go to bed early because I'll need to be at work again tomorrow at 5:30. I'm becoming less paranoid my alarm clock won't go off so at least I'm sleeping more soundly without waking up every hour. Paranoia reminds me, I need to find the nearest shelter in case of a tornado. I've had a few natives tell me that.

Oh, and the weather...I will not complain about the wind because at least it is warm out.

Ugh, and seriously, Oklahoma drivers, do you need to speed up, cut me off, and brake abruptly? If you drove more laid back there would be fewer accidents on the highway congesting the already heavy traffic. Who am I kidding? The traffic is not bad at 4:45 in the morning.

Oh. Oh. Oh, and the recycling center only takes aluminum?!? Luckily the university takes paper and plastic. The things I do for mother nature!

Is anyone out there?

Miss you. Love you. Bye.

Rest in peace Auntie Sal