Summer

So....back at school (it's the last year!) and I realized that I haven't posted in a LONG time...well not a light-year or anything, but it's been long enough that an update is required, I think.

Actually, I can't believe JUST how much has happened since mid-June. But strangely enough, all I want to cover is the month I spent in PEI. (I'll probably jump back to July later)
So this summer's trip began, as usual with an early morning wake-up call, followed by a groggy ride in to the airport to be ontime for security and such before our quarter-to-nine flight.
Once settled in the "secure area" (aka the place they make you wait a ridiculously long period of time, after they check you for bottles of water that could somehow be bombs) I settled into a cozy(ha!) airport lounge seat and finished the 7th Harry Potter book. It was basically as good as expected and although cheesy in a few places, I thought Rowling did quite a good job tying up the loose ends of her saga. Immediatly after I finished, I handed the merchandise over to mom, who was dying to start it.
The flight was as anxious as ever, because it's always TOO long. I can't wait for next year when I'll be living on the East Coast, like I'm blissed out just thinking about it right now...!
Anyways, the 7 hours came and went, and before I could fathom that we were almost there, ALMOST there....we landed in the gorgeous and quaint airport in Charlottetown. About 11 or 12 people came to greet us, including Mitch and his friend Robert, who were hidden so they could jump out and surprise us...which they did and made the welcome that much more appreciated.

The vacation was spent visiting a vast array of family members, from both ends of the gene pool, although my trip was most enjoyable while staying at Mitch's place (which was alot--thanks so much guys!) or at Grammy Mum's out in the country. By staying at Mitch's I was able to tag along and meet A LOT of his friends. You have no idea how much I adore all these people. I can't believe how instantly awesome they all are.

I could write a thousand words and it still wouldn't be the end of how much I wish I grew up around these people, because their personalities are so enchanting, and they are each so unique that they actually all form one 'being'. It's a weird sensation, and it's so fascinating to be an onlooker of these people. These people are free. They go to work so they can fill er up with gas, but then, as soon as they have what their organs desire, they all get together and talk about important things, or movies, or parties, or the illegal fill-in-the-blank.....but no matter, because I was still blown away by the way they're all so close. That's why I wish I grew up closer to the Island. Because of the culture.
However, I still love my current home. It's where I'm living for another year. It's where I actaully grew up. It's where all my daily friends are, however not quite as close as all of these strangers I met.
I only hope I can fit in without conforming when I move down to that end of the country. I fear I am weaker than they, that I am too easily swayed. But this is only still a fear. A fear I can defeat. Among the other responsibilities I will bear this year, developing the ever changing ME will be the underlying goal. As I hope it always will be.
I hope I will never fall into a "groove". I enjoy exposing myself to new things. I enjoy seeing new places. However, even more than I cherish new landscape, I respect new culture and new personalities even more.

As per always, emotions take over and I forget to describe the details. Do you know why I do that? Because facts never change, but by documenting my feelings at this point in time I'm latching onto something more. I am able to remember not that I hung out and celebrated with Jamo for his 19th birthday, among many others, but that I felt included that night. I felt as if I knew these people . I developed a true respect for Jamo, especially since he did NOT partake in the circle of pot in the garage. That I really was shocked and impressed by.

Anyways. I know I am rambling to myself. How do I know this? b/c
a. no one but Nikky and occasionally Mitch reads this
and
b. because I am being so ambiguous that no one but Nikky or Mitch will even realize what I'm talking about.

...lol! well thanks for staying awake after all that...
cheers
<3
Judi