Sunday, June 18, 2006

fitting in



I'm here in St. Charles. I moved here for the summer to stay with my family in their new house. There's something about knowing that you're going to be somewhere for an extended period of time that helps you settle in. When I know I'm going to be home only for three weeks, it's long enough that it's not just a break, but short enough that I can't really get settled. This summer has been good so far. I like it here. It's actually so beautiful up here that I get distracted while I'm driving. I wear sunglasses to keep from being blinded by the stunning sights of the open, rolling fields lined with trees, even if the sky is thick with clouds. Most of the time, though, it's sunny and in the 80s. I'm glad to be here. A lot of things are better, not just scenery. It's less stressful and more real. Less stressful, in terms of not having to always rush from class to rehearsal to class like a maniac. More real because now I get to think for myself and make my own decisions.

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