Good God is that the sun?

HOLD THE PRESS.

Can I just say...and I don't want to jinx it...and I'm NOT going crazy...you won't believe this but...
it is WARMER than 30 degrees out and I SEE THE SUN.
Ho-my-freak-alami-sandwich.
Yes, it is 58 degrees and sunny out. I haven't felt this since November! This further supports my decision of be moving to more temperate areas asap. Katies weren't made for this frigid weather - we wear it on our face. Literally. My face has been peeling since December from the wind.
So naturally, when it's almost 60 and sunny, I am stuck inside from the moment I wake up until 5...just long enough to watch the sun set and feel it get nippy again. Lovely.
But for the few moments I was outside...it was pure heaven. Julie even got an iced coffee...but that might be pushing her luck because tomorrow it's supposed to be 51 and rainy - yeesh.
But the temperatures are on the rise and that is fabulous.

And I rocked all 3 exams, turned my homework in on time and got 100%, didn't miss one tri practice, painted my nails pink, watched a movie, picked out my future pet, did an interview, went to two meetings, cleaned my room, fixed my bike trainer, completed 3 observation hours, ate my weight in candy, and worked 12 hours.

Do you ever find the busier you are the busier you want to stay? I don't even know how to be bored anymore.

I think it's time for a wine/movie night.

love love love,
me

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