A Memorable Memorial Day

So happy belated Memorial Day, y'all! What did you do? Have a good time? That's what I thought! Personally, I went down to the Mississippi homeland on my semiannual exodus. Traditionally, the first trip of the year happens in May, and this was no different. It was a good time because I had that Monday off, and my sister was going to California for the summer. So, we had a sort of early birthday/send-off party for her. I spent most of my time down in Belzoni, but I did get to spend a night out in Jackson with college friends. It was pretty good as far as Mississippi trips go.

Mississippi is sooo different from New York (well, obviously). People stay in one place there. Families are usually nearby. The everyday pace is obviously slower. In most cases, boys become their fathers (same house, same job) and girls their mothers (mothers themselves). It definitely has it's perks, and for some people, it's the ideal life. But I knew from an early age that it wasn't for me. I needed more stimulation and needed to know more than just the easygoing farmer's life. I don't think I ever thought that I would end up in New York (aka, the exact opposite), but here I am!

What else is new...? Gosh, not much... My roommate Glenn went home for the summer and his friend John is staying with us. He's pretty cool. He cooks a lot though. It always seems like he's in the kitchen. I need to make him cook for me sometime. I mean, he always offers some of what he's cooking for himself. But, you know, it's his food. I don't want to take it. When I offer someone some of my dinner, I don't really intend for them to take some. I mean, I'm just being nice. Don't eat my darn food. I'm hungry!

Geez, can you tell I'm skipping lunch today? Haha... I have to. I'm going to the beach this weekend, so I can't have my belly all protruding everywhere. I have more respect for my fellow beach-goers than that. It should be a fun weekend, though. A group of friends are going out to one of the summer island getaways to hang for the weekend. The water will probably be too cold to swim, but I can at least get some sun. It wasn't till I was down South that I realized that I have the perfect New York winter tan. I look like Caspar, the disgruntled ghost. I'll work on it this weekend, though.

Well avid AustinCountrymen, I must be off. Hope to see come fun comments when I get back! Later!!!!!