London

Monday, August 4th at 5pm

I am wonderfully relaxed. Yesterday, all my cousins and my aunt stopped by. We had a barbeque on the back patio and caught up over the feast. Afterward, we played Wii Fit (I may actually consider getting a video game unit) and really talked. Matt and I spent the evening watching funny youtube vids while Maggie did some work. It was great to be amongst family - so very open, supportive, and fun. I am very happy I came to London and have had the chance to see everyone.

Today was a lazy day. Matt and I discussed everything from space flight to green engineering. Then we looked at different models of laptops for school this fall. I think we found a model that is cost-effective, meets school specs, and isn't too heavy. We then ordered Thai (I love spicy foods!!!) and have been taking it easy. I thought about running about London today but it rains on and off and I can't stress the weather at this point in time.

Tonight there are plans for a family dinner and tomorrow I am going on a family outing to the National Gallery followed by another family dinner. I don't know how I got so lucky!

In other news, I have been attempting to switch my sleep schedule by staying up later and later and waking up later. So far the staying up part is working but the waking part is still too early. Hopefully I can start the jet-lag adjustment here so I won't be a super early riser this weekend.