2004-03-15 - 6:15 p.m.

Back. Here. At school.

All I can say is thank you to my beloved westcoasters.I had such a good time. I loved every single moment in your company, and I miss you. A lot.

I feel like I've been away for a month. Settling back in is really quite difficult, just because I got so completely engrossed in life out there. The moral of the story: I must see you all more often.

I wish I could be more interesting or articulate or something, but honestly the trip left me with an amazing sense of calm, and a lot of clarity. I learned a lot this last week, and laughed even more.

Thanks.