a travel day

oh what a long day. i left home, after a wonderful morning. mama, sister, and i went to starbucks and then had a bagel for breakfast. sister moved back home after graduation. so now it's just me that doesn't live at home. i'm a lil envious... we've never lived as a whole family in our new home. they will soon find a routine, and i wonder what it will be like then when i return home.

sister's graduation was a little bittersweet... i remembered my own graduation, and how my dad just was so elated (we share our alma mater). and sister couldn't share her graduation with me... couldn't see how proud and happy he is. she burst into tears at dinner, missing him... and i went right with her to the bathroom - we just hugged and shared that moment of pain. but the day of her graduation went so well! the aunt, uncle, and cousin were actually ready on time; we found a perfect parking spot. and we had great seats - she walked right by us as she entered the ceremony! katie couric gave a great speech - she lost her husband to colon cancer, so she also knows grief. she quoted "the earth is for the living" and that's just how Dad used to live - each moment was filled with life.

sweet dreams!