I got a haircut today.

because my hair was driving my crazy. It's cool now. It will hopefully now grow out nicely, instead of really strangely, like it was. I sort of had the beginnings of a mullet. Uncool. But, it's nice now, so yeah.

Also, it's nice to be home, and to not have to get into the car and drive for hours and hours and hours. I can read, and write, and live, and be, and run. Running is good. I ran for a long time this morning.

I have to get on the whole laundry thing though. I am leaving for Richmond in a week.

Anyway, I know I'm lame, but hey... whatever. I enjoy doing these simply for the stupidity that they offer and the fact that I can make fun of them.

Be honest, who texted you last?
Emily Williams. Why would I lie about who it was?

Do you think lil wayne is the best rapper alive?
No. I really dislike rap.

What's your last name?
Countryman.

What's your middle name?
Anne.

What's the last song you listened to?
Black River by Amos Lee.

Do you ever turn your cell phone off?
While I was in Canada I did.

Was yesterday better than today?
No. I jumped in a River yesterday. It was pretty great. Today isn't bad in anyway, though.

What do you regret most this month?
Nothing.

Who was the last person to call you?
My mother.

Do you know anyone with the same name as you?
Everyone and their dog.

Do you have any siblings?
No.

Do any of your friends dislike each other?
I'm sure.

What will you be doing in 3 hours?
Reading. Or writing.

Any plans for tomorrow?
Yeah.

Can you whistle?
No.

Are you afraid of losing something/someone recently?
No.

How does your hair look?
Cool.

Where is your best friend?
Chicago. I miss her. =/.

Are you home alone?
No.

What should you be doing?
Ha. Anything other than this, I'm sure.

Are you tan?
HAHAHAHAHA.

Do you have a secret that you've never told anyone?
Not that I've never told anyone. That I've only told a very select few people, yes.

Last thing you did before bed last night?
Shut the light off. Ha.

Do you get mad easily?
Ehh. Perhaps.

Have you kissed the last person you texted?
Negative.

Will tomorrow be a good day?
Sure.

Where's your phone right now?
Table next to me.

You heard a song that reminds you of someone today?
Uhh. Myself?

Would you ever try being a vegetarian?
Yes. Well, a pescetarian.

Do you hate being alone?
Sometimes. Sometimes it's good though.

Is there someone that makes you happy every time you speak with them?
Sure.

Have you ever walked on the beach at night?
Yes. It's lovely

Have you ever slept in the same bed as your friend?
Sure. Erin and I shared several beds on this trip.

What do you carry with you at all times?
Uh. I guess my phone. And Chapstick.

Who was the last person of the opposite sex you talked to?
My father.

How are you feeling?
I'm okay, I suppose. I'm tired. But, not unhappy.

Is something wrong right now?
Not really.

Are you mad at someone?
More like annoyed.

Do you plan on sleeping in tomorrow?
No.

What's on your mind?
Things.

Are you jealous of someone right now?
Jealous is for losers.

Do you have a piggy bank that's actually shaped like a pig?
Nah.

Anything you would change about your life right now?
Ehhh. Maybe a few things. Location. The location of people I care about. I would have them here with me.

You have to get a tattoo, where do you get it?
I have three. Foot. Left wrist. Right hand.

Do you have an older brother?
No.

Are you okay with the life you live?
I sure am. I like it.

How much money did you spend today?
None.

What are you sitting on right now?
The couch.

What's something you really want right now, be honest?
Uhh. I'm good. I would like for friends to be here.

How do you feel about your hair right now?
Good.

Would you forgive a friend for telling your biggest secret?
I don't know. It would depend on factors: 1. Who they told, and 2. In what context.

Are you easy to get along with?
I think so. Others may not, but I don't really care.

Who is the last person to send you a text?
I answered this.

When was the last time you talked to one of your best friends?
About 5 minutes ago.

This picture makes my life.

This is my father. In about 1984.

He is the one in the front with the massive beard and showing is stomach. Oh my goodness.

Sorry about that.

I've been a little emo lately. Sorry.

This trip really was fun, and I am glad that I had the experience. That is true. It's just now, when I'm finally going home tomorrow, it's gotten to me. The tension of being with the same three people for two full weeks. It can really make you go insane. Okay, maybe not insane, but it definitely puts a strain things.

But, I will be home tomorrow, and it will be good. To be in my bed. And take a shower in my shower. And see my dogs. And have my car back. And see people I miss. Things will be good. Next week will be good too. Seeing Emily will really be such a good thing for me. Plus, I'll get to see Rachel at some point next week, too. Seeing friends. That's something I really need.

Anyway. I'm going to bed now.

Love love.

SAC

One more day.

Today we drove from Cincinnati to Ashville, NC. It wasn't a bad drive. It was rainy and my mom got all bent out of shape about everything, so it was a bit stressful, but to be honest, I slept most of the way. I really didn't feel well, so sleeping was my best option.

Now we're in a pretty terrible hotel room. It's moldy and gross. Ew. Whatever, it's only for one night, right?

I'm going home tomorrow, and as much as this trip has been... well, interesting... I am ready to be home.

I don't really have anything else interesting to say.

Interestingness.

I love my Dad.

So, today was... Well, it was interesting.

It started out kind of crappy, because it was raining and yucky, and I was in an off mood, and then I had a sort of nervous breakdown in the middle of Podunksville, Iowa... I don't really know what happened, but I think that all of the tension of all the days combined came out, and I just sort of couldn't function. It was weird.

I also think that part of it is that I miss my friends. A lot. I know that Erin is on this trip with me, and she was so wonderful today when I was upset, but she's only one of the people that I need in my life constantly to function. The others are just absent. And frankly, it makes my heart hurt. Physically hurt. I talk to people on the phone or through text messages or on Facebook, but it's just not the same. I understand that time apart/alone is supposed to be good or something, but I think it's bullshit. I just want my friends to be close to me again. Okay? It makes me wonder if that week in Richmond, alone, is going to be a good thing after all. Ehh. I do, it will be good for me in assessing myself and who I am, time that I DO need, but I know it will be hard to be away from everyone I know.

Tonight was good, though. We're in Rockford, IL, at some family friends, and I did have a really good time tonight. We played Taboo and told stories and just had a lot of fun. It made me happy. They're only two hours away from Chicago, so I think I may suggest to Emily that we drive down here and visit when I'm there. It could be fun.

All right. I'm done. I have somethings to do. I'm going to write for a while, and read, and then go to bed, since we're getting up unnaturally early tomorrow.

Love love.

SAC

Today was ten-thousand times better than yesterday.

I don't know what it was.

Maybe that it wasn't raining. And it was warm.

But, whatever it was, it was so much better. And, I'm glad.

=].

Today.

Was so long.

This morning was great. The last bit in Montana was great. Beautiful. Amazing. I could have seriously stayed there.

But, when we got into Wyoming, while the terrain was still interesting, it started raining. POURING. There was even some snow every once and a while. And, then it took forever to get anywhere, because the weather was so bad. It was the first time while on this trip, even through the flatlands of boring Saskatchewan, that I actually was completely done. I just wanted to be in Spearfish. I really think that I actually wanted to just be home. And. It's still so effing cold. COLD. Supposedly tomorrow during our drive to Sioux City, Iowa, it's supposed to warm up. I hope to God that is true. I'm done done done with this cold business.

Last night, we did stay in this awesome hotel in Butte, Montana. It was great.

I finally got to talk to Emily for a long time last night. That was really good. I needed to vent about several things. It's nice to know that she's there for me when I need to talk. When Erin's already heard it, or she just doesn't want to talk to me, and all I want to do is make my parents shut up and go away, but they won't/can't because we're all stuck in the car.

Bah.

Anyway, I think I'm going to go find the hot tub in this hotel. I need that.

Love love.

SAC