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After an amazing visit, I’ve returned to Harrisonburg and the working world. I’m working on letters of thanks to the many people who so generously supported our trip. More on that soon. I can’t say enough about the friends we visited and the experiences we shared, so I don’t think I’ll even try just yet. An on-the-fly blog post somehow isn’t gonna do it justice.
As far as news goes, though, there some info to share. It was a bit of a shocker the other week, at least to me, to learn that my family has to leave Holland. They’re coming back to the states, potentially very soon, and settling somewhere in the midwest … I think, or we think, or who knows, really.

What else … there are a few random tidbits not otherwise worth mentioning (but posted in a shabby attempt to assemble some sort of an update, for lack of will to write something profound):

I, officially being the least coolest person of nearly all 6 billion people on earth, have embarked on a monumental campaign to catch me up with the rest of my generation. In recent weeks, I bought my first iPod. Amazing. Help me out with some download suggestions.

Today also marks the day that I caved after years of telling people I wouldn’t get a facebook. I even “gave away” my email address when I was a JMU student and the site was exclusive so that the paper’s alternative weekly, Rocktown, could have an account. Search for my JMU name? Rocktown delivers. So, now in theory, a real profile should come up too. (Assuming I didn’t totally botch the setup, which is entirely possible, if not likely.)

Both I think are half-hearted attempts to redeem my self-esteem which took a hit this week when the eye doctor told me I needed bifocals. Didn’t know that could happen at my age. Especially since I’ve never worn glasses before.

Alas, Rocktown’s very own Amber Lester is now my stylist and we’re about to embark on a hunt for the perfect glasses. Wish us luck, take some pitty on me, and go friend my page or whatever it’s called!