July 27, 2007

Tonight was really nice.  Anna, Kate and her boyfriend Noel came over for dinner.  We sat on the patio in the back of our house, and M barbequed hamburgers and chicken.  I set up my lights so they aren’t falling off the house anymore, so it was really pretty.  Kate made watermelon rum drinks that tasted like jolly ranchers.  We had good conversation and laughed, and it was just really ideal.  It was the first time M and I have sat out there at night, and I can’t wait to do it again. 

 I got off work a few hours early so I could run errands and clean the house.  There’s a book I’ve wanted to get for a while, and the only bookstore that had it in stock is in downtown Silver Spring, so I went there and got Starbucks and walked around for a while.  It’s not something I usually do by myself, and I realized that I really enjoy being alone with my thoughts.  I’ve always wanted to see a movie by myself, and wanted to today, but didn’t have enough time.  I think I’m going to try to do that soon though.

I asked Anna if she wants to go skydiving with me, and she said she would.  We’re both really excited.  I’m glad to have a friend to go with, and really glad that it’s her.  I’ve known her as an acquaintance since middle school, and never really thought we’d be close, but I’m so, so glad I was wrong.  She’s the best person to be around.  So mellow and sweet.  She sees the good in everyone and everything, which helps cause I tend to focus on the bad, especially in people.  She gives the best advice, and always has a perspective I haven’t thought of.  This is becoming a cheesy tribute, but I’m basically just really glad to have her in my life. 

M wants to watch a movie, so that’s all for now.