Yesterday was interesting enough. I worked morning shift, took a 2 hour nap, had some alone time, then went into town with Jes and Kate. I *was* planning to spend 2 hours laying in my bed, looking at the photo of Charles like I did on Thursday. And then spending another 2 hours reading old journal entries and thinking about Charles. I wasn't crying though - just living in a fog of Charles memories, and not living here...

We went to see Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, which was fucked up. It was a good movie, in its own way, but I think that this is as close to "the world as one would see it while having an acid trip" as I will get in my lifetime. It was *weird*.

Then we waited in line for HBP, because Kate wanted to buy it. Jes put on her Marilyn Manson (sp?) CD, and I realized that I enjoy his music very much, and may have to look into getting one of his CDs. I really do have a weird collection of music...

We got back, and I did that moping that I hadn't had the chance to do earlier. Jes caught me in the act, and tried to get me to talk about it - she's also used to being the strong emotional support for everyone, but not letting out her own feelings. (things have changed in recent years, BTW - you guys are a strong support for me)

Today I'm working evening shift, because Jes wanted to go out tonight, so I switched with her. I need to buy a bus ticket to Pine River ASAP - I'm already in danger of not receiving the 7-day advance price... >.< I can't believe that I only have a week left of work. I'm so tired, though, it will be nice to be done. It will be good to see our relatives, too. I'm nervous about Dad, because he hasn't acknowledged my presence since I emailed him about my summer plans, and he only acknowledged me on my birthday - four months after the last time I contacted him.

Things will be okay. And it's only 2 more weeks until I get to see you guys (briefly, at least), and until I get to see Charles. That has definitely been the hardest part of being away, is not seeing him.

Time for me to go to work, so I will leave you now. Oh, and I put my hair in pigtail French braids today, because it's bloody hot up here, and we without AC. O.O;;;

*huggles and snuggles*
I really miss you guys
Love, Lyssa