It has been far too long since my last visit here, but it wasn't by choice. Short version of the story: my faithful laptop wasn't holding it's charge, so it went in for repair. After it came back, dad helped me to load programs back on it...only nothing was working. So it went back. Apparently, VAOI is one of the few brands that 'tattoo' their products so they know what they are, and do not run well if not properly marked. It stayed there for a while, two months to be precise. Ergo, I got an exchange and today walked out with a brand new Toshiba, and have been busy going to sites and checking up on things. Email will have to wait for another day, but at least I'm happy to be able to play on Gaia again.

This summer has turned out to be quite busy. Apart from wedding season, I went to Florida to visit my Granny in the Villages, and to a family reunion in Iowa with my mom and brother. In June I turned 25.

A quarter of a century old already. It prompted me to think of how many things I wanted to do and still had the time (and sometimes money) to do so. I'm not where I want to be, so something has to happen here.

My plans definitely include college, something to do with work skill training, though I have no idea what, and travel. International travel would be a huge bonus.

Well, so long for now. It's getting late.

Ciao.