Summer ramblings...

This weekend has been a strange mix of sleep, productivity, and boredom.  I'm trying to get rid of the boredom part, replacing it with more productivity.  For example, today I went to church, went to Walmart for groceries and an anniversary card for my 'rents, put a price watch on flights from Houston to Omaha, and signed up for the Des Moines Half Marathon.  Signing up for the half has inspired me to run, so my goal is to run about 4 miles this evening. I need to get moving, and my legs/arms could use the sun.  I plan on studying for Econ before I run though.  I'm sitting in the basement of the Union (I can't FOCUS AT ALL in my apartment, especially with both of my roommates being hungover), and I'll plug away at Econ problems for at least an hour.  It seems strange to think that I started this class only three weeks ago and that I'll be done on Friday!  I need to focus this week though so I can finish strong.  Then it's on to my Aerospace classes... in a nerdy way, I'm excited.  I really DO LOVE engineering, and a semester of working at NASA has really motivated me to manage my studying better to try to actually LEARN something, instead of just cramming it into my brain.  My co-op was probably the PERFECT REFRESHER.  Bring it, summer term. 

Anyway, I've been thinking about over-arching goals for the summer, and here they are:

1. Read 5+ books (I've already read Catching Fire, Mockingjay, and The Prisoner of Zenda. I've started A Tale of Two Cities, so I've got a great start on this one).

2. Be able to run 8 miles by the end of summer.  I probably could go run 8 tonight, but I don't want to be an idiot about it. I want to work up to it. If I can run 8 and then 10 by the end of August, I should be in great shape for the half in October.

3. Scrapbook 4 pages.  Four doesn't seem like a lot, but I didn't get a single page done in Houston, and I'd love to actually organize some of the chaos that is my jumble of photos, stickers, and paper. 

4. Visit Amanda in Shipshewana. Firstly, because Amanda rocks and I miss her. Secondly, because Shipshewana rocks. 

5. Send Purdue postcards to Matt, Sarah, Mike, and Kirstyn. Who doesn't love receiving mail?!?! And who doesn't love surprising his/her friends?!?!

6. Call Laura at least once a month, maybe more.  I know she's working and will be taking a class, but I want to make more of an effort to talk to her.  I talk to Lis a lot more... but she also calls me.  Laura only calls me when Mom is buying each of us something that is on sale at American Eagle and wants to know which color I'd want. :)  Bahaha. 

Anyway, I think that is enough for goals.  I need to sleep, study, and relax this summer too.  I'm sure I'll be in Houston before I know it. :)  Which isn't necessarily bad. 

Enjoy the remainder of your weekend.