I return from Duke very very happy.

Although I've spent too much money, packed too many useless things in my bag and is now falling behind my work schedule. Yes, I'm very happy.

It's so nice just take a break from school, take a break from these people that I hang around with all the time in UIUC, take a break from keeping up a front with new friends. It's just so different, hanging around with old pals. I can say the stupidest things and know that they can come up with worse. I can wear whatever I want and know that they've seen me in worse. I just feel so much more comfortable. It's a nice relaxing break indeed.

There're so many things I loved about this vacation, but I think I need a nap now, before I embark on my paper due tomorrow....yes..however wonderful the break has been, it's only a break. Back to work again..