Last evening I was very privileged to finish viewing the film Pride and Prejudice. I must say, I do not know if I have seen such a delightful blend of witty dialogue, superb acting, and beautiful scenery and sets on a movie before. Furthermore, the story was engaging and obviously the epitome of romance. Indeed there is nothing I can say against this film. I think my favorite part about it is the way that the characters speak. The height of intellectual courtesy was extremely humorous at times, and inspiring otherwise. The only part of movie that I did not enjoy was when it had to end. I cannot wait to see it again, and would also like to read the book soon.

I finished reading the Chronicles of Narnia for the first time yesterday as well. This book series is unmatched in my experience of fantasy literature, except perhaps by Lewis's own space trilogy. It is such an enjoyable and deeply spiritual collection of stories. I think my favorite books were probably The Magician's Nephew, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and The Last Battle.

In twelve days I will be flying to Virginia and I must admit that I look forward to that day with much anticipation. As much as I have enjoyed this time at home, the heat is beginning to get to me. But it isn't only the weather at school that I'm looking forward to. I've said it before, and I'll continue to say it. The people who have become my closest friends comprise the number one reason I smile when I think of college. I have gotten to know a few people better here in AZ this summer, but my friends at school are closer to me for obvious and expected reasons - time in close proximity being the chief. I will miss my family, however, especially Naomi. She is such a good sister. I will also miss my nieces and nephew. I was glad yesterday to be able to finally play with one of my nieces without her being too afraid of me. She wasn't used to me early this summer, because I obviously wasn't around much. But now she seems to have warmed up to me. :)

I received my class schedule this week and will post it. I will be asking the registrar to change my Western Literature II section because I had asked for a different time with a different professor. If I believed that the section I asked for had actually filled up before my form was submitted, I would not be complaining. But after talking to other students I do not believe that this is true. It would be really nice if they switched me because I like the other professor, and I don't like classes at eight o-clock in the morning. Other than that, I am happy with what they gave me and look forward to setting myself to learning the assigned subjects.