You know it's been too long when it takes several attempts to remember the password. But upon request I'm back. I never actually intended to be gone so long, but I don't know, I guess I was waiting for something significant or profound. I had wanted to do a post-Uganda entry, or thoughts upon returning home, something of that nature. But after talking so sooo many people about it-family, friends, church, more family, more friends, etc.-it just felt like I was saying the same things over and over and therefore didn't want to write about it too.

In retrospect, this was dumb. I've had a lot of thoughts about coming back from a summer in Uganda and now I wish I could remember the progression in which all those thoughts took place. I quit journaling too. Also dumb.

I'm not feeling in a really in depth mood, but I miss it. Somedays more than others. Today is more. I also suck at communication, especially with those who became my family while I was there.

Apart from that, I'm about halfway done with another semester at Covenant. Being here wasn't exactly the glamorous plan I had for my life, but I guess sometimes God just has to slap us in the face, ruffle up our feathers and say "silly girl" for us to realize our plans were never really his in the first place. I think I'm still ruffled from it.

Covenant's a weird place to be. I'm realizing that more than ever this semester. I love it sure and I've grown a lot, but it is just bizarre.

Other things in my life right now- my puppy Maddie, who I adore; Sufjan Stevens, who I saw in concert recently; the OC, which I watch religiously; Donald Miller, who I read when I feel up to it; IC club, which I don't enjoy nearly as much as I used to but do anyways; bouldering, which I do every Monday to relieve stress; Fall Break, which I'm currently on; my parents, who live here now.

It's definitely an entirely different semester than any of the others. When I figure out what any of it means, I'll be sure to share that wisdom, but I'm still searching.