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Got into Virginia friday night and just looked over our plans then smashed eachother on Super Smash Brothers. Saturday we took in the Mall of DC. Unfortunately everything was either wardened off or it was just too crowded. The main spots were the Smithsonian Air and Space museum and Natural History museum. Very fascinating. Wish we spent some more time there. There were so many things to see, I can't even recall them. We tried the fighter jet simulator but my co-pilot had a [...]

Since it was July 4rth, and my heart felt the need to pay respect to this fabulous country, I am going to celebrate July 4rth weekend in our nation's capital. Okay fine, I'm not good at telling jokes. Anyways, my brother and I are visiting our other brother in Virginia. (Can you keep count of the Brothers Miranda?) Should be a nice getaway. All packed and leaving in a little bit. If you need to get in contact with me, email, of course it [...]

I should be sleeping, but I find myself in front of the computer one last time before I set off to my homeland. Quite a few things still occupy my thoughts. Seems a bit unreal to me. I don't know if I'll be prepared for the culture shock or any other shock. Had to brush up on my mother tongue, which still leaves a lot to be desired. And I have no idea how many things I forgot to do, that I planned on [...]

The last few weeks have been anything but rewarding. I've been having my usual up's and down's. More down's really. Easter in Chicago was pretty nice, way cold. A2 not much better - I saw snowflakes this tuesday! ... Getting ready everything for the big trip. With the size of us, it's like we're invading or something. "Pack up the pani puri troops!". ... Well yesterday the brothers 3 flipped the frisbee around the cul-de-sac - cursed wind. Man, those guys can't throw - [...]

If you've never read The Odyssey, I'd recommend it. It's the story of an unfortunate Greek warrior who must make a perilous trek to return to his homeland after years of being stranded. I remember reading it my senior year in high school and having a great deal of apprehension for its exam. It was the first exam for our Humanities class and that friday before the exam I went home as usual dreading the studying I would have to do over the weekend. [...]