It's that time again. Folks I don't know if you knew this, but I'm leaving Anderson in a few days, a little over a week. Next Saturday I'll be moving out of a house with some great guys in it. I'm kinda sad that I'm leaving. Leaving them, all my friends here in town, my job and the great people I work with, all of it. I don't feel an overwhelming sadness, just an "i wish i were here longer" attitude. That's about how I feel. But I know there are many people back home who are wanting to see me and spend time with me, and I have to do that as well as I can too.

Well it's been almost 2 weeks since I got this computer. I love my Mac. I know most people hear that from people who have them. Believe me I've heard it from a few different folks, and I wouldn't say this if I didn't mean it. But I love it much more than my Windows PC. In fact, I just moved it off my desk to make room for this little guy. I'm all "moved in" with my music and movies and I haven't had a problem yet. if you get the chance, do yourself a favor and buy a mac. They aren't over rated, they're under appreciated! And my roommate just bought his tonight. The Mac revolution is beginning! haha

Well, I don't have any real news, just thought I'd post something on here. I'm doing well down here, just hanging out with friends and working some. If you're in MI and want to know when I'll be home, I'm driving up there Saturday night tentatively. I'm also packing that day which is why I'll be home that night. And I'll probably be wiped out but after that, I'd love to hang out with you if you're around, I have most of your numbers and you have mine, so let's hook up!

My time here in the states is dwindling, Only 34 more days until I depart, so let's get together. Can't remember if I put this in the last post, but for those of you in MI, my parents are gonna have a get together the last weekend I'm there so when that get closer I'll post the details and you all are invited. Ok thats all, battery's is dying. and i need sleep. so good night!

42 days from today I'll be boarding a plane in Chicago for a country I've only heard about to spend a year of my life. How scary...

Hey friends! It's that time again...

I think I realized a while ago why so many people drink in this town, because there is nothing fun to do! Don't worry though, I'm not with that crowd. :)

Anywho, this is the first post via my new computer. Friday morning i woke up at 9am like a 6 year old child at Christmas to drive down to Keystone and buy my first 12" Powerbook. Don't ask how much it was. Needless to say, notebooks are freakin expensive, but I really like it a lot. It's small, but I think it'll do the trick for Germany. Speaking of...

We're only about a month and a half away from leaving. I leave July 27th and yes, when I say I'll be there for a year, I don't mean a school year, I mean an entire year! Crazy stuff. So how do I feel about it? I have a lot f mixed emotions. It's impossible to have just one dominant emotion for something as big as this. I feel scared, excited, extremely nervous, not wanting to fail, wanting to succeed, how life will pan out for me over there, and after. So i have a lot of things on my heart and mind about the whole thing, but I think more than anything I'm anticipating a great experience. All the people I've talked to that have recently been over there said it was amazing which really helps me out. For those of you that will be in Michigan next month, i think my parents are gonna do a BBQ or something, I'll let you all know. But for reference, I will be back home in MI at the end of this month, hopefully either July 1 or 2. After that I'll be around most of July, other than the week of Paul's wedding, where I'll be in Memphis. So look me up, or I'll probably come find you!

That's the news for now. Hope all is really well with you where ever you are and hopefully I will see you all soon!

OH P.S. If you haven't listened to the new Coldplay CD, shame yourself and go out and buy it now! It's amazing.

Just something fun to do. Had some interesting results, and I could definitely see myself in some of these professions.

Your #1 Match: ESFP

The Performer You are a natural performer and happiest when you're entertaining others. A great friend, you are generous, fun-loving and optimistic. You love to laugh - and you like almost all people equally. You accept life as it is, and you do your best to make each day fantastic. You would make a good actor, designer, or counselor.

Your #2 Match: ISFP

The Artist You are a gifted artist or musician (though your talents may be dormant right now). You enjoy spending your free time in nature, and you are good with animals and children. Simply put, you enjoy beauty in all its forms and live for the simple pleasures in life. Gentle, sensitive, and compassionate - you are good at recognizing people's unspoken needs. You would make a good veterinarian, pediatrician, or composer.

Your #3 Match: ENFP

The Inspirer You love being around people, and you are deeply committed to your friends. You are also unconventional, irreverant, and unimpressed by authority and rules. Incredibly perceptive, you can usually sense if someone has hidden motives. You use lots of colorful language and expressions. You're quite the storyteller! You would make an excellent entrepreneur, politician, or journalist.

Your #4 Match: ESFJ

The Caregiver You are sympathetic and caring, putting friends and family first. A creature of habit, you prefer routines and have trouble with change. You love being in groups - whether you're helping people or working on a project. You are good at listening, laughing, and bringing out the best in people. You would make a great nurse, social worker, or teacher.

Your #5 Match: INFP

The Idealist You are creative with a great imagination, living in your own inner world. Open minded and accepting, you strive for harmony in your important relationships. It takes a long time for people to get to know you. You are hesitant to let people get close. But once you care for someone, you do everything you can to help them grow and develop. You would make an excellent writer, psychologist, or artist.