The last whiffs of summer

It's been ages since I posted, but mostly I didn't have much to write about other than the everyday, mundane (to some) tellings of everyday life.

In the last few weeks, though, the pace has picked up and a lot has been going on. I finally have some photos, too, which means I have no more excuses not to post:)

A week and a half ago, I took off on a road trip to PEI with my friend Laura, ready for a grand adventure, some sun, and some serious effort at relaxation. We brought copious numbers of books between us, and music to accompany the visual diorama around us.

I'd never been east of Quebec city, so this was exciting for me to foray into the east coast!

We stayed at a cute B&B in New Brunswick to break up the driving, and were in Charlottetown the following day.

Overall, we spent the time with the perfect mix of relaxation/reading/sightseeing. Some highlights were Island Chocolates in Victoria-by-the-Sea, the Anne and Gilbert musical in Summerside, and browsing the shops in Charlottetown, not to mention a trip to Green Gables.

I left early, heading back to Ontario to visit with my family. Liz, Jeremy and I competed in a local race, with Liz and I both qualifying in the top three of our age category, which was a personal goal I'd been aiming for, so that felt wonderful.

Now I'm back home, preparing for another full year, but a different one, with roommate details a bit iffy, and a year without Liz in London:( I'm not thrilled, but trying to prepare myself ahead of time, knowing I don't tend to deal well with these dramatic changes. I hope her move goes well and she loves where she will be living, but we will all miss her here.

I'm looking forward to a long weekend before the busyness begins again in earnest. I hope you all have a good one, too!