Eight Days a Week.

Note: You guessed it--the title of today's blog is a Beatles song, and a great one at that! If you haven't heard it, or can't place that 'tune' in your head--I definetly recommend it. It's catchy and the lyrics are cute.

I find the map and draw a straight line--over rivers, farms and state lines. The distance from here to where you'd be, it's only finger-lengths that I see. I touch the place...where I'd find your face...I'm miles from where you are, I lay down on the cold ground--I, I pray that something picks me up and sets me down in your warm arms.
~Snow Patrol "Set the Fire to the Third Bar"~

Counting down the days: Fourish days. I am so excited!

Today started this morning by the sleep button on my alarm being pressed five or so times before I actually decided it would be best if I rolled out of bed.

Note: Here I used the word, 'rolled' instead of 'got out of' or 'eagerly jumped out of', purposefully to show my state of awakeness. Nick's right, I shouldn't drink as much sugary beverages as I have been these last few days late at night! (Or that coffee out shopping yesterday...)

I was greeted by a smile this morning as I came out of my room into the dining room by Nick who was making himself some breakfast. I hate mornings--I'm sure it was really obvious by my bed head and my facial expressions. I quickly disappeared to the bathroom where I washed my face, did my hair and makeup which woke me up, or at least made me look woken up. After all this was done, we drove out to Best Buy and I bought a digital camera (as you can tell by the preious blog and online photo album--I went nuts with photos!). I feel like such a dork but at the same time, I've wanted a digtal camera for over four years now so the fact that I actually have one now is very exciting for me! ...once again, I feel like a dork.

Note: This afternoon I had a little nap without even meaning to fall asleep. All I remember is I put Holly outside for a break and I went back into my room to look at my camera and send that special someone a text message--the next thing I know, I wake up, my cell phone is open from sending the text message and an hour has passed. I look at my phone--several missed calls. I returned one of them right away (it was Rowan) and he was already on his way because he had phoned the house and talked to Nick. I rubbed my eyes (still in disbelief that I had fallen asleep--I never take naps like that) and got up and joined the boys in the living room. The night proceeded with epic action-packed movies. First up--Gladiator. Loved it. It's definetly a classic (and yes, all these years I've managed to somehow not see it). Secondly we watched Die Hard...it was okay, had some REALLY corny lines...

*Guy falls out window on 30th floor*
Cop outside: I hope that's not a hostage!

*FBI agents are killed when helicopter blows up*
Cop outside: Well, we're going to need to get more FBI agents down here.

I think those were just great because they were so horrible.

Alas, the four of us finished the movies and I am exhausted. It's 2:26 in the morning and I'm signing out and heading to bed.

Keep on smiling!