I think America takes the nose for granted. I'm thinking about this because my sense of smell is entirely shot. I've not moved out of this chair (with the one exception being to go to Chinese Buffet) in well nigh two weeks, and I've finally started understanding why Coke tastes better after a good run. Consistent exposure to diverse environments activates the nose! And, as we all know, smelling is more than half of our ability to taste. Technically I pulled that number out of my butt, but it's a healthy percentage.

Regardless, it's been a good summer. I've not done much of anything, and that's what I wanted. I think I'm ready to take on school, although I'm not exactly please about its arrival. I've decided to dump AP Stats for Health, leaving a fairly healthy schedule, in my opinion. I'm really looking forward to AP Lang, although I've yet to do the prerequisite work. That's what these last seven days are for.