Happy 4th of July!

Usual quiet day at home on a holiday. I'm actually starting to enjoy these quiet days. I felt productive even though I didn't step foot outside. I wrote out my normal monthly budget, shredded unnecessary paper, bundled my paper recycling for this week, hung up the bookholders I bought late last week, vaccumed, and made dinner. I even booked a treat for myself. I made the executive decision to get a facial next week. Guess you could say it's my version of a staycation. Ha ha. I'm still thinking about where to go for the end of the year. I've been doing really well on the saving front but don't want to spend a fortune just because it's around Christmas. I don't mind spending my bday in NY but I really want to ring in the New Year someplace else. I'm thinking something involving a beach would be great. Maybe the DR or British VI? Will continue to research.

I've also been thinking even more that I will participate in the summer practicum in Poland next spring. I think it would be a wonderful experience for me and would give me a chance to explore even further my idea about living overseas for a year or two. Spain is calling. I was talking to Rosa the other day about my nomad type of life. We met up for iced coffee and sat at the Brooklyn promenade. I never really realized how "nomad" my life really is. I also am starting to fully realize that I do have a full, enriching life. I know my life is defined by the people and experiences I encounter and will never be measured by how much I have in my bank account (although inside I strongly feel that there will be great financial wealth in a good way in my near future). As for Spain, nothing really is tying me here to NY other than the fact that I was born here. I think the stars are lining up favorably for me. Only time will tell.

OK, I better go...it's getting late and I have really been liking this show called "Single Ladies" on VH1. More tomorrow after class.