Outside My Window.

happy fourth of july (:

i'm not sure what else to say other than this morning was a huge letdown.

i went to say goodbye, and i couldn't find him anywhere. i drove around looking for two hours. and went home feeling defeated.

in other news... last night i went downtown, where the cherry festival is (: with caitlin, got fazzoli's, ran to borders to grab a shake from byron, went scooting through walmart with no purpose, and swung home to pick up the crew to go to the beach bum's game. (: ran into a lot of friends there, and talked to mom. it was nice.

now there is a fourth of july party/the annual luau on our beach. it always starts ridiculously early, and lasts ridiculously long. but it's fun, i suppose. lots of booze, and lots of loud music.

today should be pretty great. besides this morning, which ended up not being a complete waste of time (see lower), today has been very relaxing and the weather is beautiful.

here is the hidden gem i found during my great search this morning:

i think i would enjoy just wandering. laying in the grass. preferably in my underwear. i love beautiful things. (:

so long for now, my dears. xoxo,

elyse.

I Will Dance, I Will Sing.

i am officially a moment ruiner.

drew: elyse... you are completely gorgeous. i think your body is absolutely beautiful.

me: are you sure you're not gay?

i had a dream it was our wedding day and i found him in the shower with my brother. great start to a great day.

summer is apparently "officially" starting, as i had my first day at "work" today. it was awful, but go figure. i made some friends, and i have a lot of old ones there already, so i think it'll be a good year.

last night i ate out at Giovanni's, which was delicious, and then watched Kung Fu Panda with my friends. (: now i'm sitting at Borders, knitting and drinking iced tea. some days truly feed my soul.

i will dance, i will sing

to be mad for my king

nothing, Lord, is hindering

this passion in my soul.

thank you for today. (: Amen.

Sitting at Borders.

here

I don't have a ton of time, but I figured I owe it to you to update.

I ran into him and it was actually okay. I'm still alive.

I was worried about having a boyfriend in the summer because I'm a big "looking for a love interest" person, but I love having Drew here and having him understand everything.

In the past 4 days, I've:

* taken 3 trips to borders

* squished 5 people into a photo booth

* lost my phone

* kissed in the rain (FINALLY)

* seen Toy Story 3

* been informed there is a mouse in my cabin

* found a topless bar I never knew existed

it's looking like it's going to be a pretty decent summer. (: last night it occurred to me I actually might have a legitimate group of friends this year. So far, it's looking like it will be me, Kallen, Caitlin, Dylan, Drew, and maybe James (: Oh, I enjoy life some days.

here

however, i feel like things would be better if i looked like this girl. she's cute.

PS: i got an amazing bicycle yesterday. it's one i've wanted for a long time, and i finally found the exact one i want. (: maybe i'll get a picture for you guys later. in the meantime, stay sweet. (:

Say It Ain't So.

the memories of buds
the feel of the waterfront
the excitement of skittles
the tension of pirate's key
the prices at the hoffbrau
the nachos at the karlin inn
the smell of sunscreen
the hot cement at otter creek
the lyrics of guitar lessons
the time at pizza hut
the familiarity of target
the gift cards for borders
the sweetness of the 20-minute
the amazing shakes at burger king