High Five for Friday

Oooooooooooooooh my goodness, so much has happened! (That's why nothing has been published in time, sorry!)

1. My dad, my sister, and I went to Chicago for a few days. It was nothing like I expected it to be. Way more beautiful, much cleaner, and the weather was pretty great most of the time. Even the fog was cool, because you couldn't see the tops of buildings, though I'm sure that must be kinda creepy for people working or staying there. Still, very cool. Caught up with some old friends, too, which was awesome!
2. Classes started like two days ago. I'm not really sure how I feel about that. I didn't even know classes had started until a friend texted me about two professors she had. Definitely some mixed feelings. I mean, this is the first time in sixteen years that I'm not in school. It's an awesome feeling, but at the same time, I'm kind of wondering what to do with myself. I mean, I work, I leave the work at work, and I come home. No essays, no reading, no exams. Although I did just have my first flashback heart attack, I guess: I couldn't remember if I'd actually taken a final last semester. I did. Phew.
3. I've rediscovered the art of writing - which is good news for this blog...
4. ...and also the joy of reading. I haven't read for pleasure in what seems like years. (More on that coming soon.)
5. I've also been working out consistently and have lost about 5 pounds (that was before my sister brought us to a Chicago deep dish pizza place, you understand) and I'm actually a lot more content and happy with my body image than I have been in a long time, so there's always that.