I feel that I've been a bit introverted lately- a bit more quiet than usual. I'm not sure why, really, but I have been. I've been a bit more reflective, and keep to myself a bit more than I usually do. I've done a lot of thinking lately. Why? you may ask. Well, quite frankly, I don't know. It's not that anything's wrong; everything's fine, actually. I just haven't felt much like being social. Like today, for example. I got out of my two hour long English class and went to the Hawk's Nest for lunch like I usually do. However, this time, instead of sitting with my friend for an hour, I opted to take my lunch back to the room and eat. And also to write this blog. I went to tell her about my deviation from our normal lunch plans and she asked if everything is okay. I told her I was fine, that I just didn't feel like having a bunch of people around today. No, I'm not becoming a troglodyte [word of the day on dictionary.com, which just happens to be my homepage (I thought I'd put it to good use)] although deciding to come back to my room instead of sitting with my friends doesn't seem to be much like me.

Sitting here, I'm thinking about how much I really tend to enjoy time alone- it gives me time to think. I'm pretty content just being by myself. Now, don't get me wrong, I don't mean to sound like a hermit, because I absolutely love hanging out with my friends and going to do things, but lately, not too many people have been able to catch or to keep my attention.

(By the way, this salad is amazing, and I really love Ranch dressing- the artichoke heart is great.)

I'm not sad- just have had a lot on my mind lately. I'm not depressed- just quiet and reflective. I guess we all need some periods in our lives to be quiet- to be by ourselves. This- well, this is my time.

I have a lot floating in my head and a whole bunch of stuff that I'd like to write, like how I have a small theory going that my ever-increasing computer use has contributed to this bout of solitariness; but, I'll spare you.

Anyway, hope everything is well for all who read this, and those who don't.

Love,

Jenni