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Okay, so the week flew by. At least I think it did. Regardless, it is gone. One week closer to going home, seeing Audrey, relaxing, etc.

I suppose I don't really write because I have nothing to say, or rather I'm not as compelled to talk about it. I suppose one interesting thing to note is that I have been frequenting cemeteries as part of my cemetery analysis, a final project for archaeology.

I went out with Anne on the first night, which meant we drove around aimlessly and got sidetracked from the whole cemetery search. We did go up this really steep hill in Grand Rapids, which made us feel like we were in San Francisco.

Anyway, one night Katie, Anne, and I went out to a cemetery. We went in and went up the hill. There was a gated area at the top of the hill, and inside there was a forested area with more headstones. However, it was so creepy that we literally ran out of there.

A few days later we returned, and Katie brought along her friend Ty. I suppose he specializes in all things mystical and magic. Apparently he can give off an aura and was there to protect us. He put holy water on my head when we were on the outskirts of the cemetery. I'm not sure what I think about that.

Anyway, we went into the wooded area and I sat down on a bench. Katie was curious about the spirit she felt up there and tried to get in touch with it. I enjoyed sitting on the bench and trying to find a state of calm. The others left the forested part and I went to join them after awhile. My flashlight mysteriously died, after only maybe 20 minutes of use with new batteries.

Katie was pulled back to the forested area, and so we went back again. I took my spot on the bench, and just relaxed. Meanwhile, Ty was speaking in tongues or something and using incense. They both saw something and apparently the spirit was malicious. They were both looking at "it" and decided it was time to go. I got up to go with them, and looked in the general direction. I'm pretty sure I saw something glowing that faded in and out.

Anyway, I was fixated with it. It might have been an overactive imagination and I'm trying to tell myself I didn't see anything. Anne started to pull me away but I couldn't help but look back. I felt bad for leaving and I kept stopping to look back, and Anne had to keep coaxing me to move along.

Weird. I know.

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Audrey, I don't know how this whole thing started, but I think you were looking at Kati's response about being in love. Anyway, she probably thought the person I was in love with was you because of the message I left you in my entry.

Anyway, I finally got the good news that I've been waiting for. I've kept it a secret now for so long because I wanted it so much, and I was afraid it wouldn't happen -- but it did! I'll talk about all of it later. It's kind of complicated.

I'm home right now. I came up with Kendra. We talked things over before spring break started, in case I forgot to mention this earlier. I know I had some mean things to say about her in past entries, but we talked things over. I told her I felt and I'm happy to say we worked things out.

The weekend flew by and it's back to Grand Valley tomorrow. *sigh* Well, there's only three more weeks of class, and then exam week. It should fly by, and I'll be spending most of my time writing up some final papers and working on some projects.

No, I'm afraid I didn't pull off any good April fools jokes today. I usually get quite a few people every year, but I just didn't really see anyone or get the chance to. Oh well...just be thankful I didn't get you.

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From The Perks of Being a Wallflower

I had an amazing feeling when I finally held the tape in my hand. I just thought to myself that in the palm of my hand, there was this one tape that had all of these memories and feelings and great joy and sadness. Right there in the palm of my hand. And I thought about how many people have loved those songs. And how many people got through a lot of bad times because of those songs. And how many people enjoyed good times with those songs. And how much those songs really mean. I think it would be great to have written one of those songs. I bet if I wrote one of them, I would be very proud. I hope the people who wrote those songs are happy. I hope that they feel it's enough. I really do because they've made me happy. And I'm only one person."


Audrey, I miss you, and I absolutely CAN NOT wait until I can see you again. :)

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Some days are good, and some are bad. Actually, it's more like days are a mix of good and bad. I seem to have my ups and downs, which I'm sure is perfectly natural. Yet, my ups and downs seem to be extremes if anything. Extremely happy with a lot of energy, bouncing off the walls, and then completely disgusted with the world the next minute.

I'm still waiting for the email, or the sign that things will be alright. It's the one thing that could change everything. I've been waiting for this for what seems like an eternity. In reality it has only been about two weeks. I'm ready for this. I want to do it.

Anxious. Nervous. Excited. Exhausted.

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Look, an entry! I fell asleep on the couch today for no apparent reason. I must have been really tired, but it was right in the middle of watching Grey's Anatomy with Chelsea and Anne.