Still 5th Week

Western finished their semester so it was my last day at Biggby.  And it was super sad--I feel really nostalgic and am really thinking I'll go back in the fall, even though it'll be difficult transportation-wise.  I'll miss my Biggbians, the regulars, and drinking lattes for sure.

I attended Dining out for Life, which is an event throughout Kalamazoo restaurants that donates a portion of the proceeds to HIV/AIDS research.  I went out with Moriam to mutual friends' birthday celebration and ate some really fantastic food.  I had bread and artichoke/spinach dip, and some creamy lobster dip, chicken quesadillas, and spring rolls.  All for under 10 dollars and I was so full!  It was the first time I've paid for something other than groceries in months.  Literally--months.

I also love having 2 showers in the house.  Moriam and I mobilized and were out the door so quickly!

Now I'm trying to make up school this week.  Last night I went to bed at 8pm and didn't wake up till 11am.  Plus I've been so busy with volunteering and work and stuorgs that I haven't had time to sleep or prepare real meals, much less school.  I drank some espresso--the first time in 6 weeks--and am putting together some outlines and study guides.  Tomorrow I'm also hosting a reunion for my class tomorrow at my house!

Food for thought:

The middle of nowhere is at the center of everything: in regards to trash islands in the ocean, Nauru, and coordination failures.  (TAL)