Spontaneous.

I have been on this really intense mellow, indie, Elliot Smith0esuq type music kick. It has been perfect for the summer!

I am very jealous of my friend Kayla right now because as I am typing this she is playing with the kids that stole my heart last summer in Moshi, Tanzania. I looked at all the pictures I have around my room (there is a lot--it is kind of ridiculous) of the kids, the scenery and especially my little girl JoAnn...and I almost lost it. I miss it all so much, and as I am looking forward at things to come...going back to see them is number 1 on my list. I actually reasoned with myself that if I won the lottery (because if some rural rancher can do it...so can I right?) I would a) pay of my debt b) fly to Moshi, Tanzania instatnly, and c) buy a car with 4 hubcaps.

But enough dreaming.

I started interning at RockHarbor, and despite the awkward office banter about some silly boy who I may or may not think is cute...it is a dream. I cannot believe how much work goes into programming for students, but when I hang out with them, and see the things they are learning (hopefully) it makes it all worth it. I think this is one of the best things I have done, and it is only 3 days in : ) Even though I love the boys I nanny for, working with a bunch of people at a desk is a breath of fresh air in my life...yay.

Lastly in this update (which is random--I will admit) some trips I am excited for this summer...
1. Girls State @ Claremont McKenna College--I cannot believe I am going back. It will be weird to be a counselor at this camp, because it was so influential in my life as a high-schooler...so it will be amazing to give back and be with girls who are experience Government traning for the first time.

2. Mexico--I have not been there in a long time, and I am very excited to get out of my comfort zone with people that I don't really know. I have no alterior-motives of going on this trip than to serve, but there may also be some benefits in it for me...haha. So that will be great : )

3. Hume Lake with the students--They cannot wait, which is always a good sign! It will be a blast, and I cannot wait to get to hang with all my girls for a week straight!

Well, that's enough for now.
Although I feel like I should share the wealth right now...so listen to these artists. Enjoy!

-Whitley.
-Bon Iver.
-Elbow (from the UK...SO great)
-Fleet Foxes.
-Iron & Wine.


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