Just like when we were kids...

Just like when we were kids...
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I love playing in the water! I wish Madison had fountains like this to play in. I had to go all the way to Iowa City to have this much fun.

Hanging with the family

Clouds in central WI
Originally uploaded by nicole jilbert.

Just testing to see if this posts on my blog and not Kyle's.

I've been spending a good amount of time with my family and rather enjoying it. I seems weird to me that soon I won't be around them anymore.

back at gramma's house

I saw a family friend today, and I do believe I'm getting tired of telling people about my great big adventure. It's the same conversation every time, making me sound like a broken record. So I was glad today when said friend didn't ask me any questions.

Dropping Kyle off at the airport was easier than I thought it would be. I thought I would break down crying after our farwells, unable to drive the 2 hour trip home, having Jung-Min console me. Instead, I let some tears flow (without sobbing), popped bratmobile into the CD player, and headed for Madison without consulting the map. After months of knowing this time would come, it doesn't really feel all that different from when we parted for shorter lengths of time.

Here is a picture of the Omaha Zoo, apparently the best zoo in the nation.

http://www.flickr.com/photo.gne?id=256183

Let's hope this one works. I am still learning how to do this blog thing.

Haven't left yet

Hanging out in Chicago, visiting old friends. Soon I will begin packing my bags and taking care of all those final details one must do before embarking on a new adventure. But I'm getting ahead of myself. I have one more full day left in the windy city, and I plan to enjoy every moment. Tomorrow I will kiss Kyle see-ya-later as he leaves for Ecuador. Ah love!

Tonight we have plans to go to a Korean restaurant so Jung-min can enjoy a taste of home. I will be able to experience what eating out has been like for her: not knowing what the menu says, unsure of what to order, and taking a stab in the dark that the food will taste good. Should be fun!