Perhaps I will name my first child Procrastination Solitaire Moss. It has a nice ring to it and it is great for either sex, plus it honors my favorite past times. Sigh.

Happy old day to me!

How weird is it that I am 26?!?!?! I don't quite believe it.

This is the most un-birthday-like I think that I have ever felt on my birthday. I spent the morning in class and making doctor appointments that take advantage of my new heath care. EX-CI-TING.

My family threw me a fun BBQ yesterday and I get to go to dinner tonight with my dad, so there has been some celebration. Plus I got to go to the Garlic Festival this weekend and had a blast getting stinky breath and then cooling off in Josh's pool.

Getting back into the rhythm of school has been a bit of a challenge. There is much more reading than I would like, but I know that I just need to bite the bullet and do it. It's only 1 year. Hey, by the time I'm 27 I'll be a MASTER. Woo hoo.

I just wrote my first paper for grad school and guess what. I didn't die! Good to know.

Classes are going well. I like both of my professors a lot and I find the material really interesting. I am struggling a bit with the incredible amounts of assigned reading, but I think I will manage. So far the people have been really nice and I'm optimistic about the weeks, months and year to come. Woo hoo!

It has been a pretty summer-rific weekend. I spent half of yesterday in LG with some of my PR girls, lunching and shopping. The weather was beautiful and it was great catching up and trying on clothes. I miss working with real grownups sometimes. Plus it's great to hear about their lives and see how far we have come since we all met.

Today I split most of my time in our new pool and reading my first assignment for school. I can not believe that I start TOMORROW. Yes, I am packed, organized and ready to go.

As I started reading my first few articles, all of the things I had to do for my undergrad came rushing back. I didn't read as much or as thoroughly as I could/should have then, but I am determined to get as much out of this program as I can. As everyone keeps reminding me, it's just one year. After orientation tomorrow I think I will have a much better idea about what is in store for me.

Wish me luck!

OK, so I know that I am obsessed with being tan, but give me a break. I've been borderline albino/milky since I was in elementary school and didn't think that I could get so dark anymore. I guess spending 30 hours a week outside helps. And I do wear sunscreen too, it just tan through it.

You love those raccoon eyes, don't you? :)

How time flies when you are having fun. I can not believe that it is already July. I start grad school in just over 2 weeks. I swear I just applied. Oh, and a week later I turn 26. Damn. How is that even possible???

I have spent the past few weeks substituting for the same company that I worked for during the school year and trying to track down and complete the gazillion tons of paperwork needed to get me set for school. I get more nervous by the day, too. I am really excited to be starting this big adventure that will bring me closer to my long term goals, but I am also really scared. I have been out of school for 4 years. What if I can't write a paper anymore? What if I have nothing interesting to say or I am way behind the other people? I know it may sound silly, but this is something I really care about. There is a lot on the line and I guess I am really feeling the pressure now. I am a planner and I can't control everything here and it scares me. Yikes.

Anyway, I have a few weeks left of subbing and trying to see as many friends as possible before my time is totally monopolized for a year. I'd love to see everyone, so if you miss me, drop me a line. :)