I am very excited because I have lots of news! So I will try and be quick to tell it all!

Firstly I am graduated!!! Ta da!!! I won some awards and money for school in the fall which was really awesome and greatly appreciated. I'm in the process of course-selecting. All the first-years log on Monday to pick, so it will be a madhouse.

Secondly, Mariposa Folk Festival was this weekend and it was amazing, as usual Many awe-inspiring people there, including Valdy, Fred Penner, and some really cool artisans. I found out about a really neat project one man started called Joy Apparrel. Check out his website at joyapparrel.com if you get a chance. The idea is that you buy a t-shirt with the face of someone you don't know printed on it over your heart. You think about that person, and submit your own picture to be printed and bought by someone else. It's a way of connecting people who don't know each other and promoting world peace. I really wanted one, but couldn't find a face I liked, so I'll look online. I urge all of you to do the same! Great project!!!

Went to Zalazny's for a partay last night and had a great time! It's so great to spend time with friends and not be obligated to do anything at all! I LOVE SUMMER!!!!!!!!

I embark on a camping trip tomorrow for 10 days with my family, so I will not be around for awhile. Please feel free to leave messages or whatnot, though - just please don't be angry if I don't respond immediately! I promise I'll deal with all mail upon my return.

That's it from my end! Have a great week everyone, and I will see you soon!! Ainsley

PS - Don't worry Savvy-Eh, I haven't forgotten about your challenge!! Hopefully I'll have something worthy by the end of this trip!