SUN

I can't tell you how much I need the sun. I seriously started having withdraws because I just spent the last week soaking up the Arizona sun and then spent two days hibernating in my room. Today I woke up and needed to feel the sun touching my skin. 

Before quenching my thirst for sun, I made my first appearance at TTV. I had to complete a welcome shift before I started volunteering. I went in for about an hour and completed all the necessary paperwork. Then I came home and ate before heading to the triangle pool. I met Alaina and Meridith there, and Lauren joined later. I sat in the sun for two hours. I laid out and jumped in the pool and then repeated. It felt so nice. I also needed to catch up with Alaina who I spent everyday with at camp. Not seeing her for two days seemed like eternity. She filled me in while we tanned. 

I went home and baked brownies while I packed for Houston. We had a camp party with all the Reagan and Lainer kids and I planned on leaving right after. I picked up four girls and met everyone at Jackson's house. The party was good, but short. Jackson really didn't have much planned for the kids so everyone ended up leaving after an hour. I was glad because that means I was in route to Houston by 8:30.

Three hours later I found myself struggling to get in the front door of my parents house. Everyone was either asleep or in their rooms almost asleep. That's what I get for showing up at 11:30 at night. Sometimes I forget that people fall asleep before 2am. 

I am glad to be with my family for the next couple of days. My dad is retiring. Many things will change because of that. I actually think my mom will have the most trouble adjusting. Being around my dad 24/7 is a chore. A grateful chore but a chore none the less. 

I pray these next couple days will bring me some peace. Peace and perspective. It is time I start getting back to work on my summer goals.