I have hyperextended both of elbows. I couldn’t remember why I normally pull my luggage with my left arm until last night. Because I broke my right elbow and it doesn’t like it when I make it carry heavy things. I am in Spetses, and I am very happy with my surrounding. The hotel here is totally different, much more European (the Rhodes hotel, the Olympic Palace, would have fit nicely down the street from La Vela in PCB). I have to have a new roommate, which is very disconcerting, since I miss Kallie and wish she could still be my roommate, and because I wish Alex could be my new roommate like I was hoping. But they are both back in the old US of A. I went to sleep last night at midnight, after watching Holland lose to Germany in a European cup game, and I am sad, because I like Holland, but I am also very confused because I watched Holland and Germany tie last wednesday and don’t understand why they were playing again last night. But it was an awesome game. I got up this morning and ate breakfast with a Tulane teacher and Janice – who is sort of in charge of making sure we all get registered and everything. Then I had big plans of exploring the island, but instead went back to my room and took a 3 1/2 hour nap. I think I must have been a little worn out. So today was a personal day, and I think I am now going to go find some feta flavored potato chips, or maybe some chocolate. Tomorrow I have class, then I am going to go look into renting a bike or a moped for the time I am here, since cars are not really allowed on this island, and there are only 2 taxis, well, there are lots of water taxis and horse taxis, but onyl 2 real taxis. Oh, I had a terrible dream that my new roommate and I got into a huge fight like minutes after she arrived. I hope it isn’t true. I love anxiety, I think I look for it.
a taxi, a plane, a bus, 3 metro trains, a hydrofoil, and a water taxi, with 100 pounds of luggage
June 20, 2004 by charlsiekate
the thin line between optimism and delusion... 
relieved
I am so thankful that you made all of your connections and arrived safely in Spetses. Also happy that you like your hotel and island. I’m sure you needed a personal day and extra sleep. Now that you are recharged, you will have more energy to ride your bike(better idea than a moped). We are back home, the dogs are happy, and we all miss you. Enjoy your new island and continue writing. I love hearing about your day. Much love,Mama
Feta-flavored potato chips v. Chocalat!? What a choice!!! Which one did you choose?
We all see some anxiety… join the club. Apparently I ask for it.. though I feel like I’m pretty chill, others think not. Are you feeling better (I just read the correspondence b/t you and regarding ‘fitting in’)
laughter and tears
Charlise Kate – You are simply my favoritest person in Greece. More so my favorite person in Europe and my favorite law school friend and by far one of my most favorite things. You have a gift, Charlsie, to write and orrate (that sounds like a dirty word though isn’t)….Thanks for bringing light to my life everytime I read your blogs and am reminded of your genuine spirit and you power to charm.
I don’t know what our 40 minute phone conversation costs you but it was the most precious conversation and I loved hearing your voice.
I am a mess…in a good way! I feel alive and I am so antsy (sp?) right now b/c I feel like some big things are on the horizon. Funny tht breaking up with one of your other favorite things will give youthe capacity to want so much more….Don’t know where I am going with this but it feels good.
Hope you have a fabulous night and I look forward to reading tomorrow.
Be safe.
Blessings, B
Great
You do have a gift for writing, and I have enjoyed reading your journal because for a minute or two each day I can be in Greece instead of sitting in this office.
Hope the rest of your trip goes well.
Brandon
I am feeling better, I am on a new island, with a new mix of people. This island is much more chill, and I am planning on being the resident narcoleptic (sp) and sleeping a great deal. I guess it can just be hard to go from somewhere like Athens where I feel appreciated for being me, to a group of people that don’t even know me, much less appreciate me. It makes me happy that UGA law is like it is, and not like Tulane. Thanks for asking. I hope you are having fun and hanging in there. When do you come home?