For Kirsten (and whoever else cares that I am updating)

Sorry it has been so long. I figured that no one was reading these anymore....that and I really haven't had a need to vent or anything for quite some time. I love being home.

Summer has both gone by quickly and drug on. It seems like such a long time ago when I helped with recital. However, it doesn't seem possible that I only have until Saturday to be in Oregon. Why can't there be a happy medium?

Summer was a blast. I had the opportunity to do many things...which I did. I think my favorite part of the summer, however, was the trip to Florida. Brooke and I surprised Mom and Dad for their anniversary. We went to Busch Gardens, Sea World, a Disney Cruise, Disney World, and Universal Studios. I think the cruise was the best part.....mainly because we totally surprised Mom and Dad. They had no idea whatsoever that we were going on a cruise. This trip made me want to work for Disney more than ever. While at the Animal Kingdom, I had a great idea that Ermine and I could learn the Lion King Pas and use it for an audition at Disney. So what did we do as soon as I got back? Learned the Pas of course! We had help from Elizabeth (my teacher) to make it look better and help with lifts we had never done before. Brooke says it looks good. Now we just need to practice a lot and find a time when we can go audition. Hmmm....probably Christmas Break or something. I don't know. In any case, we don't have much time to practice before I leave. And then we still have to remember the dance....yeah, we should tape it soon so we can look back on it in a few months.

Another fun summer thing is.....I've lost 25 pounds. I know what you're thinking...."Crystal doesn't need to lose weight. She doesn't have 25 pounds to lose." Well....I actually did. I feel so much better, healthier, fitter, confident....the list goes on. It's amazing how much difference losing wieght can make. I actually want people to lift me up now....cool huh? I think so.

I'm excited to go back to Ohio so that I can hang out with Maria, Joe, Mark, and Ashley. I suppose taking classes is exciting too.....ok, so I am pretty excited about rock climbing, horse back riding, voice lessons, and concert choir....oh and not having to do piano!!! Don't worry, I'll still play a little, but I'm glad I won't be graded on my abilities.

I think that's about it for now. I will definitely write more while in Ohio. I know I'll need it.
Lots of Love.