i will miss everything, even the rain.

Today was a partly cloudy day, that turned into a day full of sprinkles, showers, and finally a steady rain. Since it is Wednesday, and I have no classes on Wednesday, I got up early. Why, might you ask, I have no idea. Yesterday was our last class with Mark and Carol - ever. It was kind of sad. We have finished all of our novels now and are beginning the process of completing all of our coursework for them. The chronology, the journals, final essays, prepping for the exams... all of this on top of the work we have to do for our classes at Uni. This weekend was supposed to be my weekend of productivity, but my bout with the stomach pain gods flouted those plans. Fortunately, I am alive and well and now have the opportunity to be productive again - I am obviously not taking advantage of that option at the moment. Anyway, the morning was filled with prep for dinner and a trip to John and Margaret's. I will miss being able to walk down the street to pick up any and all fresh produce that I want with out paying for it. Margaret was in a good mood and warned me of the impending rain this afternoon. She told me she would do her best to prevent it from raining on me during training with NUAC. It almost worked. Halfway through my run about Wollaton Park with the usual Wednesday crew, it began to lightly sprinkle. Just as Aaron finished up baseball practice, I finished my run, so we were able to bike home together, dodging the raindrops. Kate and I grilled (under the shelter of the church entryway) and Mary set the table for the smaller group of us. Mark and Carol went to a movie with Kevin and Brandon was at choir, so there were only seven of us at the table... the curry lime chicken and veggie kebabs (peppers, onions, carrots, potatoes) and fresh bakery bread were all delicious. It was the first meal I have been able to eat everything of :) so I thoroughly enjoyed it. Kate had also made a French silk pie... which was AMAZING. After dinner, since I cleaned on Monday, I watched 'Blood Diamond' with Anna and Ryan. Although I was disturbed by the violence and corruption, it was a very well made film and I enjoyed it. I will have to think long and hard before I wear another diamond. Anyway, lots to do before bed, or at least before dinner tomorrow, so I am off. Oh, and I am having three of my NUAC friends come to dinner tomorrow... it will be fun to show them the flat and have them meet my flatmates and Mark and Carol! Safe travels to Emily and Kate as they journey to Norway - we'll miss them. G'night.