the transition from salem to summer is always a little rocky, especailly when communication is so suddenly cut off. but take heart, aimee. I'll see you soon, and the new cell phone is in the works. we'll be in touch!

every day now is work and not enough sleep and cruise control on 44. my life has quite suddenly become static and sun-drenched, with diner melodramas replacing all the frustrations of last semester. (by the way, got a b+ in theatre history, go figure.) mondays and fridays, my days off, I spend at the library or kiskadee coffee shop online, researching Doll's House and Little Shop. 1850s norway, 1950's skidrow. my costume plots wilt on the passenger seat as I try to teach chels the difference between brandi carlile and regina spektor. (I had a dream last night we were back at the avalon, the urban cowboys coming out of hiding and veturing out into the neon lights, eyes squinting and boots echoing on the cobblestones.)

today is Miles' 21st birthday, and I'm the designated driver to the registry and back from jake's. my parents are gone now, and I've already lied about where I spend my nights.

the england thing didn't work out this summer, but next july, I promise. it's alright though.

have to seen the ocean today? it's gorgeous.

ash @ 10:42 AM