My scrumpdiddlyumptious rachel,

That was a very hard word to spell. Good thing they taught me to sound things out when I was learning to read. I wonder if they have a new method of teaching reading these days. I've heard whispers that they teach math in a crazy weird way. That disturbs me deeply. If I had to memorize the times tables, everyone in the course of time should have to do the same. I don't think that's too much to ask.

I hope you're having a good time at the lake. You've done some very grown-up things so far, like shooting guns and gambling. You are a woman of many trades, rachel fuhrman. I want to go to a casino and drink and gamble. I would probably only have one drink and play one game of blackjack, but it just sounds so hardcore when you say it out loud. I mean, it's a little late for me to go to Atlantic City and play 21 when i turn 21 while sipping a martini and then use my winnings to buy 21 things and then NOT involve 21 guys like those gilmores.... but I'd like to give the game a shot. Or participate in a heist similar to those portrayed on the hit films in the Oceans series.

I already told you about my dream last night. I actually had two dreams, but the first one involved people we know so I probably shouldn't discuss it on public domain. The second, however... very scary! I've been watching way too many crime shows. (Note: I watched 5 episodes of criminal minds today. I obviously learned nothing.) But like I said, it made me glad that I'm not in West Virginia, I don't live near any super tall bridges, that I'm not at all involved with any law enforcement or terrorists involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, that not all stairs are covered in bubble wrap, and that I don't use tic-tacs. Very dramatic. I woke up all asunder. I'm pleased I used the word asunder. It may or may not be completely inappropriate in the context of this conversation.

SO MY EYE IS MESSED UP AGAIN. I'm so annoyed. After all that drama last semester, mr. right eye decides he wants some MORE attention. I mean, I wish eyes were like people where I could apply some tough love. But I'm too scared of waking up blind. So I have an appointment tomorrow. And I don't have any insurance. This should be a fun ride.

You should come here so we can watch Arrested Development together. It's a gas.

Mucho amor,
Rebecca

p.s. i automatically typed Rebecca because I'm used to using that name when I use Spanish... school settings and such.
p.p.s. when i looked at that last picture of the lake you sent me, all misty and gray with the trees, i LAWLED because at that very moment a commercial for the next twilight movie came on tv. The timing was impeccable.