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That number is the number of miles I have driven, and I have only had the car for two months--I think I am making up for all my lost years.

Carolyn and I did our crazy college shopping part I this past Tuesday: a total of 6 and a 1/2 hours (with a lunch break) and to my surprise, not too much stuff at wal-mart. But I am proud to say (and slightly freaked out by my own ocd), that my shower essentials are a nice golden brownish color theme this year, with a touch of pink. Part II of our shopping, the clothes half, is tomorrow with our mothers, hopefully they won't get too tired.

So with all this back to school shopping, of course comes packing, which I am about to embark on, and will consist of me sitting in the attic for a long time sorting through my plastic drawers and reassessing all my crap from the past years. Although I am not going far away and to another country, I am really looking forward to getting back to Conn, I think it should be a pretty great year, despite orgo and various people being gone each semester. I might fufill some of my abroad needs by doing Birthright Israel in December with a few friends, but I have yet to ask the rents and figure out all the details. And I am not sure if it is right for me to take part in it, being that lately I have been unsure in where my religion/faith lies, but that is a whole other topic. I expect you all to to have great new, perhaps eye opening, experiences for me, but really for yourselves.

All in all, the next few days will be packed with...packing, but the summer has treated me really well, and I can not be any happier to start school again. Know that you all will be missed dearly, and if you would like some old fashion snail mail, give me your address, and I will be happy to write you. Enjoy the new cultural differences and live in the moment!

lots of love, Rach