And now for the sadness.

Went home to St. Louis for the long weekend. Spent some time with my parents and the best friends I'll ever have. At one point in between bouts of laughter and exhaustion on Sunday night, I nearly started to cry because I knew that I was coming back to Columbus on Monday, and that I wouldn't see any of these people again until late December.

April couldn't talk to me at the airport on Monday, she was so sad to be leaving. I almost lost it, too.

In any event, I can't wait to go back.