Abandoned.

Hi readers, and too-long abandoned blog-

I apologize for such a lengthy period between blog posts. I didn't have much Internet access on the last leg of my European adventure in Ireland and on the Isle of Mann. Both were gorgeous and breath-taking. I do have three albums full of pictures for you all to look through if you're interested. They are links to my Facebook albums, so, once again if you are on an office computer or any other computer that has sites like Facebook and Myspace blocked, you will have to look at them from a personal computer. Here are the links:

Ireland and Isle of Mann I.

Ireland and Isle of Mann II.

Ireland and Isle of Mann III.

I hope you all enjoy these pictures. A lot of them are the result of self-entertainment for myself and my cousin, traveling companion, and roommate for a week and a half; Brooke. It was really nice to have some bonding time with her over the trip. We kept each other laughing constantly and she made me feel, for lack of a better word or phrase, young again. She has an infectious laughter and such a child-like persona all of the time that one can help but be brought up by it.

Life back in the states feels like I picked up exactly where I left off and never left the country for two months. The bump and grind of summer class and getting caught up on laundry, sleep, and with friends has been constant. I only have three weeks left of my summer classes and then get to go home for a couple of weeks before the fall semester starts. It brings with it cool weather, a new roommate, and a new set of challenges and goals to be met. I look forward to what is in store for me. I will try to be better about updating this (Yes, I know you've heard THAT one before), but most of it will be dry, boring, everyday type things. After all, there is no Eiffel Tower in Texas! I hope to continue to have readers and hopefully keep you all updated on how things are for me stateside. Good night all.

I love you.

Always,

Mattie.