The Long Day Is Over

*Whew.

Today was a bit tiring. I woke up and went to L.A. with John MSN for his radio show taping. Why does he always make me drive? Never again. Mansoo's mom and dad said that truly smart people know how to say "no". I'm a babo (which means dumb).

After L.A., I tutored from 3 to well, now - 10:20 p.m. I had an hour break between 7 and 8 to eat dinner. I enjoy tutoring. I really do. But today, right now, at this moment, I am tired. Oh! But I had a really nice tutoring time with Eric and William. They're brothers (who have two older brothers). We study at this huge, really nice dining table. I usually sit across from them because that's where the mom placed me the first day. I've been leaning across the ginormous table to try to help them or see their textbooks. It finally dawned on me today, 'why don't I just sit next to them?', so I did. It made such a difference. I felt much closer to them and am definitely falling in love with them. I start tutoring them everyday starting next week; I like working with Eric because he tests my patience. He doesn't do it on purpose, at least I don't think.

I started reading Blaise Pascal's Pensees. He rocks my world. I heart him.

I also started reading The Poisionwood Bible. I'm thoroughly enjoying it. The book is about an evangelical Baptist, his wife and four daughters as they go to the Congo as missionaries. Each chapter is told from the perspective of one of the daughters. I identify most with Adah. She's hemiplegic and doesn't speak. But, she is quite the thinker and writer. I love the way she describes things. I especially like her appreciation for palindromes ("with their perfect, satisfying taste: Draw a level award!"); it cracks me up.

"I am a perfect palindrome. Damn mad!"

Hmm... what else did I want to blog about...

I overheard Mansoo's dad talking to Heidi on the phone. He sounded so happy. It was cute.

I miss my daddy.

With no reprise
The sun will rise
The long day is over