Yes, I am sitting on the purple couch watching America's Next Top Model. It's just like three years ago, except everything has changed.

My grandmother just came home with a chocolate milk shake for me. This is one of the many reasons I love being home. Living with your grandmother definitely makes summer much sweeter. One of the best things in the world - when you're feeling like crap, having a bad day, and Grandma is there to tell you that you're beautiful.

I spent the afternoon sitting outside with my dogs, listening to the birds chirping and soaking up as much sunlight as possible. Everything is green and alive and I just want to lie in the grass all day.

I still have one last paper to write but being at home with the things that I love helps with the crippling stress that comes along with finals. At five o'clock I am going upstairs to write and by the time the sun comes up in the morning, it'll be summer.