I regretfully rejoice the end of this quarter. The space between moving back and forth between Virginia and Georgia is always somewhat confusing to me. It's somewhat like the two states are a strange divorced couple and I've been adopted by both of them. There are ups and downs to both places. However, I find myself living in my car more often than living in the space my parents call home. I have no left over belongings in that house and my room has become a guest room. And yes, I understand that this was inevitable but it remains strange to me. The room I stay in is neatly decorated with a bed and an empty desk, which may or may not be there anymore. I have the sneaking suspicion that this will be a repeat of last summer where I lived in my car and became somewhat ragged and underfed. I remember those weeks where I lived off of nothing but apples and water and I hate to come to this again. On the plus side, I'll most likely have two jobs this winter so I might be able to afford more lavish sorts of food.

I hope to make car trips more often and get lost. Maybe go up to Shenandoah and drive through the mountains. I am upset that my passenger is now gone, I'll have to find someone just as willing. And I definitely need to make more trips to Fredricksburg to see my UMW folk. I like it down there because you can walk around at night and not feel threatened. I was so happy to see the leaves falling a few weeks ago and it is unfortunate that soon the trees will be bare and the sky will revert back into that ugly gray.