Alyson, What are you going to do after you graduate?

Great question everyone in the world!

It has come to my attention that college will soon be over and I will need to make some serious decisions: where to live, what to strive for, where to apply (jobs NOT grad schools), what to spend money on, etc.

As you can imagine these thoughts are overwhelming and nerve wrecking. So I just keep thinking of this little highlight that happened yesterday on my way home from work. I was riding my bike down my street, it was dark and mysterious (for south pasadena lol) and I started singing "Frosty the Snowman". I've always loved Fiona Apple's version.

I thought, "ummm its august, no Christmas songs Alyson" but I just kept singing, riding and laughing at myself. I think that's what I'm gonna do after I graduate, keep singing, riding along the path at hand and laughing at myself.

Good Exhaustion

Being home has been a complete whirlwind! I've worked 30+ hours in a week and a half (I know its not much but getting up early and having responsibilities even after just a short break is hard!) I've gone to the beach with my grandparents and Fortner cousins for 2 days, gone to the So Pas Farmer's Market, seen 2 plays, reunited with friends and more family and made my first summer pie! It was tart because I made it with fresh berries, but it was still yummy! And...the top crust was inspired by the Martha Stewart Valentine's Day issue last year!

Today I also hung out with Becca, Niko and a surprise appearance by our old friend Ryan! It was a truly ideal summer day and I loved every minute of it.

It ended with Stitch and Pitch (the Dodger game where we knit!). This is my little panda friend that I'm making for my friend Amanda's birthday 3 days after mine...in one week!!!!!!

Even though I have not been this exhausted in at least 5-6 months, it feels so good to know that I have people to love (and therefore spend time with) and people who love me enough to spend time with me. I think this is the worthwhile exhaustion.

P.S.-I'm reading Sula by Toni Morrison, which is beautifully written, as always. Next up: An Abundance of Katherines by John Green and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (7) by J. K. Rowling. I am so excited to get to read soon...after all the newness of being home wears off! These are easily my 3 favorite authors of all time!