So I've been gone. For awhile.

My YMCA camp was awesome...I'm pretty much already looking forward to next year, when I get to be a real counselor. Hopefully I'll be allowed to go for more than two sessions, which is what my mom's plans seem to be, despite my repeated attempts to convince otherwise (most counselors are there for at least three sessions, if not four). We'll see.
The church camp I went to with friends was also (surprisingly) a TON of fun. I didn't really think I'd enjoy as much as I did, especially coming right out of another camp that I'm way more comfortable with. But I enjoyed going to a camp where I actually had friends from "back home" - the YMCA camp is based out of Evanston, IL, and takes place in Michigan, and while I usually know some people at the camp (whether from before we moved or from previous camp years), it's not really the same as having good friends from home. (I don't know if that all made sense. Sorry)

ANYWAY, so that was a little while ago though. Since, my French exchange student has arrived (she's pretty cool) and swimming/diving have started (ew. 6 A.M. wake-up sucks).

And FINALLY the real reason for this post: I got to see Wicked last night.
Now, I've seen it before, on Broadway in New York, with most of the original cast. But that was when I was in 5th grade or something, so it's not something I remember crystal clear. However, I can say with some certainty that there were some things added into this version - as in more explanations for why specific events are happening - that weren't in the original. All in all, I would say the New York cast were stronger singers, but that's kind of a "DUH, of course!" thing. I still loved it...because at its heart, Wicked is a love story, and I ADORE those. And also? I WANT A FIYERO. WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY DON'T I HAVE ONE???
(And then I watched Fame tonight, and I'm pretty sure I need to go marry Asher Book because I love him. Or I love his character, at least. Is cute, can sing, AND he's a decent person? Um yes, please have him delivered to my house straight away.)

Books read this year: 66
Songs I haven't listened to, yet are still on my iPod: 1390 (...whoops, I should get on that...)