Mani/Pedis and Wine

The week started off wonderfully. Monday's work day went by very quickly. The development assistant was away visiting family and so there was more work for the interns to do. On my way home I picked up a bottle of California wine for after dinner. A handful of us met on the roof and enjoy a glass or two and talked about everything and nothing. It was a chilly night. We had sweaters and summer scarves on. We also decided to take some fun photos...


On Tuesday, we decided to get manicures and pedicures. This decision came from some free nail polish Mariam had received from a Webster girl who was moving out. It was Victoria Secret brand so we all put some on. The next day, it had all ready started to flake off! We decided it must have been a fake one and came to the conclusion that we just needed to get our nails done professionally. Non of them had gotten a mani/pedi before, so I researched the Internet, high and low mind you, to find the best bang for our buck. Clover Nails was the winner with $31 for mani and pedi with vibrating chairs and later hours. When we arrived, there were six women waiting for us. They spent the next hour doing all our nails. These ladies were SO nice and efficient and the owner, Soon even remembered my name when I left. Well, she either remembered it or looked back in the reservation book to see what it was. Either way, I was impressed by her effort. Everyone loved their nails, especially Sabine who could not believe how nice her toes look. It was great and I'm so glad they enjoyed the experience.


Now it's Wednesday and time for some quite. Ruth and I are sitting in my room writing in our journals. Although hers is actually with pen and paper. I'm quite impressed with how much she has written these past two months. Much more dedicated than I.

I've been hearing stories about people starting school this week. The freshman who are experiencing their first days of college, the seniors who are having their last first days, and the graduate students who are in new places. With me not partaking this year, I have to say, it doesn't really feel odd like I have imagined. I think it was finally time for me to be done and I'm grateful that I feel that way now as I'm experiencing it. Granted, I do miss my classmates and "being in college", but I am ready to move on. It was time to change that chapter and start this one and it feels pretty good. I appreciate all I had in college, the friends I met, the memories I made, and even the education I received. However, the thought of all the waits me is far more exhilarating.