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I've been reading a lot of books lately. More importantly, I'm reading a lot of books about women being awesome lately. This probably has something to do with the fact that I have the Kindle app on my iPhone, which basically means that I no longer have to lug around a paperback in addition to every other single schoolbook I have to carry to my classes.

Most recently I've read "Let's Take The Long Way Home" by Gail Caldwell, a really great memoir about her friendship with Carolyn Knapp. Believe me when I say it is really great. I cried at least three times. At one point in time I just sat there with tears pouring down my face as I read the book, and there was nothing anyone could do to get me to put the book down until I was ready.

I'm currently in the middle of reading "Are You My Guru?" by Wendy Shanker, which is also very good. She is completely honest about her life, and her body, and very brave for putting her huge, enormous struggle into a book for anyone to see. I'm only halfway through, but loving every minute.

I also am about to start reading "Half The Sky" by Nicolas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. I am very excited, but nervous. Reading a book like that always digs down deep somewhere in my heart and soul, and stories manage to break my heart.

My Mom and Nana have gone on vacation with my aunt and uncle for a few days. This is the first vacation my mother has gone on in over 10 years, so I'm really excited for her. I hope she has a ton of fun. Also good news, this means that for the next five days, it is just Jared and I in the house. I don't have to cook for anyone but him and I, so I don't have to cater to my mother's tastebuds, which are super sensitive due to all the medications she's on. There's no constant interruptions to the conversations and time Jared and I are spending together, it is just us. I cannot wait.

Yesterday in dance class, Martha talked about "Graceful Perservance". I intellectually I understand what it is, but I feel as if my heart hasn't quite understood that concept. This week, I am choosing to meditate on that idea, dig deep and learn what it means to me, and begin to ingest this idea of graceful perserverance in my life. I'm not sure how that will manifest itself yet, but I will let you know when it does.

I'm getting married in Nov. The 6th, actually. Surprise. I'm delighted. Ecstatic. I'm not scared. Jared and I said our vows to each other a while ago. We act like a married couple. We function as a married couple. But I cannot wait to share this with our family and friends.