grown up family

I love being with my family. (i'm here with them now-- it's thanksgiving) it's been a long time coming, but we've developed an interesting new dynamic since we've all grown up. well, more or less. my parents have an empty house and spend all their time together now. they actually seem like they know each other now. camille is my best and closest friend, as always, and kieran actually seems glad to see us. sometimes. i think he's changed the most. although he still addresses my sister and i as . . 'whore . . . or goat rapist' for the most part, we can tell he is proud we are his sisters. it is awesome. i wish i could spend more time here.

mom has managed to avoid calling me fat so far since i have been back, (rock!) but not her usual grilling about what i'm doing with myself when i finish americorps, and if i'm ever going to have a career. she was excited that i decided about grad school--- i'm nearly certain i want to go to indiana. i want to come home . . . someday. there are just so many things on my list of things to do before i'm in the same place for a long time. i'm considering moving to prague and living with ines for a few months. she keeps tempting me! and new zealand . . . and oregon. oof. i have so much to do, that i feel like i might not get started with grad school/serious job searching until i'm 30. ouch. that does not make her happy. i still think she's trying to be supportive though.

my dad is the kindest person i have ever known.