i just survived one of the busiest weeks i've had in a while! here are highlights, details, and tidbits.

don't walk around town in flat sandals.

buddy, the dog, followed me around the ivy house! i felt so loved!

i went camping for the second time in my life in tahoe at the fallen leaf lake campsite with ting-boz, mochi balls, and d.ditty.

waterfalls make you feel so small!

s'mores are the BEST!!!

pine cones and pine needles make for good bursts of flames in your fire.

i was so happy to wash my hand with soap and running water at the end of day one!

fenton's black and tan sundae is delicious!

i got to catch up with zee and kei.

i picked up jess from the airport thursday night to begin the graduation weekend after convincing my spanish professor to cancel our final exam and dinner with the familia!

brunch at the cottage on friday was yum and fun! with mitz, jess, cassie, and lisa.

taking a break from long ceremonies is helpful!

polaroids make every special occasion more fun!

i got the best hug of the year on friday!

another graduation followed by pirates of the caribbean 3. in addition to "pride and prejudice" and part of "ratatouille."

i scared phat's cat out of the room for the rest of the evening!

i went to the strawberry festival with lisa.

ate at the curry house with lisa and the fam.

hung out at downtown disney afterwards with lisa and ting boz and linh.

now i am recooperating and adjusting to the quiet.