Mmmm my shirt and sheets smell like TIDE!

My Darling Canada,

Well I shall admit that I do love Tide. I know I know, we can't use stuff like that cause Dad is allergic to the perfumes or something, but I shall treasure my clothes and sheets smelling lovely until I return home. Honestly, there is just something about the smell of clean clothes. I sound like a desperate housewife I think, but ever since I was little I think I have always loved the smell of laundry detergent, and envied everyone I was around and hugged when their clothes smelled so good. Mmmmm... (ahh.... I was deprived as a child. HA!)

So, today. Really super relaxed. I was up at six cause of the dog, and finally at seven crawled into bed with Krista. As soon as I walked in the room she said "it's not any better in here" and I said "I don't care, it will be" and she said "crawl in baby". I am pretty sure it was baby. Maybe babe. Anyways, this story isn't about the dog this time, even though it is still annoying and Krista, Kiley, and I jokingly fought over who had to sleep in the noisy dog room ( I graciously said since they have to work I'd suffer... I know, I am just the nicest person ever.... gag!), this story is about the word baby. I think it is the cutest thing ever. Heather said to me at the tailgate party also. She said "Oh I'm sorry baby, I would have made one if I'd known you were ready". I can honestly say that I don't ever remember anyone calling me baby before (girls at least :) heh heh). But it wasn't creepy or something, it was very endearing. It came so naturally out of their mouths... I loved it. So Canada, watch out, I just may be calling one of YOU baby in the near future, as a symbol of my affection and devotion. 

Today was a very good day of talking and visiting. Jami Kirksey's best friend Mandy was over for dinner on Sunday night, and asked if I wanted to have lunch with her today. So she came over at 11:30 and was here till almost two! We had such a great chat. It was one of those moments where you meet someone and love them right off that bat. I think we poured out our life stories to each other over lunch. LOL. I love her to bits already. And as soon as she left Kiley came home, literally within ten minutes. And me and her hung out till Krista came home and joined us. It's the same thing with Kiley. I feel like I've known her forever.  We had a cute moment, probably not to her knowledge, but at one point we were both laying on the couch with our heads in the middle and feet in opposite directions, just watching TV.  I just remember meeting her back in May for a only a few hours and being SO sad when we departed I think I teared up, and I thought it was the strangest thing ever because I had met her for like 3 hours. And now, it feels strange that I have only seen her now, six days in my whole life, and it's the same thing, I love her to bits.

I think it will be really interesting to see all the Kirksey sister's together (and finally meeting Jami, who I have no doubt I will love just as much) with me and Stephanie. Heather would make it complete if only she were coming too. I can't wait!

Anyways, I have thought about a lot of things today. It's been really interesting how views change, people influence you, help you to grow, raise up thoughts in your mind, inspire you to do things you could never have thought of doing. I've thought lots about relationships back home and here, and where I want to be, and where I am at. It's actually been a little emotional, but how boring would life be without emotions right? Anyways, maybe this trip will actually help to find a few things I've been looking for! Who knows what is in store right? :)

Anyways, let me leave you off with a picture. These Americans. They don't take their shoes off in the house! So, here are my sandals. Placed nicely at the front door, and all by their lonely selves I might add. 

Love always,

xoxo

Rufulufus