Here are some pictures of my current "home!" My friend went to reserve me a room and they said they had none at the usual rate. Returns the next day to try again. Yes, we have a room at the usual rate. He reserves it, and then I arrive on Wednesday night. Actually, they do not have a room at the regular rate, but instead they take my money at the regular rate and give me one of the suites on the 14th floor! Below are pics of my temporary home:





Below are some pictures of the skyline from my 'home' at night! The major traffic loop system is right next to my hotel which is the blue and red lights. The others give a brief glimpse of the neon signs found on buildings.






This last pic should be rotated in your mind about 45 degrees to get the full idea of it! Yes, I just made you think!

In-Between Here & There

Well, I am sitting at a friend's house in Stillwater eathing cookies and milk. Delicious!!!! I have been in a state of limbo this past week as I have worked on transitioning from orientation to home only to transition again in several days to the field. I am not sure what to think or to feel as I go through this stage in my current life! Please do not get me wrong in that I have truly enjoyed the past week with family both in Oklahoma and in Texas! It has been a great time of visiting, reminiscing, and laughing. I cherish these times with family because I learn so much about my family's rich heritage that I did not know about until only recently. Thus, I am blessed and very grateful to have these opportunities while I can. Furthermore, I am spending time with friends which will be a very enjoyable experience! I am pumped about the next two days.

On the other hand, my mind is working towards Tuesday and all that still needs to be done by then. Furthermore, I am trying to not to fret over anything that is past the security gates at the airport. Since I do not control anything on the other side then I do not have any need to worry over it!

Well, this is short, but it is an update! The next one will come from the other side of the ocean! Thanks for everything from you all!