As the days pass, I know I should write letters to my older brother and younger sister. They gave me so much excitement and joy this year with their writing- and it's long past my turn to write back. Also, I should call my older sister. I miss her a lot, and these days I don't even get to have IM chats with her. Soon, maybe after my paper is written, I will take the time to keep in touch.

I was thinking about one of the things a church lady had told me while I was home this weekend. She was talking about how my mother needs at least one of her children near home, so if I end up going off to college in Seattle next term, Susie will be the one that gets pressured to stay.
I love my mother so much, and I would love to stay near home if only to see and spend time with her once in a while. When I think about growing old and having children of my own, it never occurs to me to dream about they day they grow up and leave me alone again. Would I ever be willing to let go of my children, if I ever have any?

Every turn I take is leading me closer and closer to Seattle next year. There is a lot I love about Coe- but all that I love here would also be in Seattle, aside from some good friends I've made. Plus, there would be so much more there..

I'm going to get back to finishing homework. I've heard the paper I have due tomorrow will probably take me longer than I thought- and I havn't started it yet.