Regardless- I'm happy and more proud of you than ever. I try my best not to let my mind wander. You freak me out with funny posts about drugs and crazy people and you wanting to experience the real Peru for all it's worth, but you're not stupid. For that I am greatful.
Everyone keeps asking me why I didn't go. And I guess the thought of me going never really crossed my mind? I was so set on doing all I could to save up. Work my ass off and just save so I can get out of here with you.
And thats what I tell them. You had the opportunity and Peru wasn't at the top of my list of places I needed to travel to (not that I'm picky.. But Ireland is at the top.) etc.. So here I am updating everyone with as much as I can. I like it when your dad comes in and asks since he knows I'll have something to tell, although we both know that our communication is minimizing with the further you go. And I get that. I need to let you explore and do stuff. Not feel the need to check in on me every chance you get. Although the next time I see your face on my screen I'll be overjoyed.
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Josiah's early birthday party scavenger hut extravaganza was the other day and it was so much fun. Elsa, Samuel, and I were all Team Red and we literally kicked so much ass it was a no brainer we won!
It was exciting to be around your family without you. It was just like hanging out with best friends. Everyone had something in common and had a goal for the day. As much as we all missed you and Bella we all had such a good time. I probably went a little overboard with the competition and defensiveness of our team by the end (all in a joking matter) but I feel a little embarrassed for myself. I'm sure I'm over thinking it but meh.. I can do that sometimes.
All in all it was the most fun I'd had since you left for sure.
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Sophie, Beau, and I all went to sushi the other day since she left for Canada today. Gone for 10 days. Which will fly by. But you started texting me right as we sat down. And the only option for 3 people is to sit at a 4 person table. So seeing the empty seat and then your texts made me feel a little sad. Which I haven't felt too much since you've been gone. I've been keeping busy a little with Netflix and work mostly. I worked out a tad this morning though! You would have been so proud of me. I tried to remember as many stretches from Pilates as I could. Did some sit ups and push-ups and leg things. It was sorta quick but I felt good after! Then I popped my tire as I was leaving my house.. Ha.
Dad saved the day but we still need to look for new tires for me now. I need to fix up Ol' Wendy so I can possibly get something else. (Not high on my priority list.)
Annnnyways. Orange is the New Black is addicting. You tried to warn me and I didn't listen. And I went past episode 6.. Don't hate me. But they were so good I'll have no problem watching them with you over again when you get back.
Dad isn't feeling too hot. Well that's a lie- he has an off and on fever. It seems just like a common cold or even bronchitis but whoever it is- it's in his lungs at this point. And it worries me. I wish he saw it as a big a deal as I do. But at the same time it's probably (hopefully) nothing. I wanted to drive him down to Kaiser but he wants to push through till morning.. I just don't want it to get worse over night or have it be something worse than we thought. But that's just my mind getting the best of me..
I'll report back with everything tomorrow most likely.
You are probably still on a bus. 22 hour long bus ride.. Which is a joke. But you are such a trooper and very understanding person that you see it as something great. As for me, I'm a bit of a realist. I see the first few, maybe so much as 5~6 hours as a cool experience but then probably getting some rest for as long as you can. Who knows though, it could be crazy awesome the whole way there! And I sure hope it is. Hoping to receive a message after these 22 hours with a full summary.
Aright- I work in the morning. Better get to bed. Love you like crazy mister. Doubt you'll be reading any of these while you are away. I'm not even sure if you still read this thing anymore as it is. Doesn't matter (:
I LOVE YOU EMMIT
