My best score so far is 19 out of 20. Tomorrow I will begin taking the problem solving practices questions and then I can move onto the timed practice exams. gulp I heard from Eriko today. She is considering taking a class for either Japanese translation or Japanese language instruction. She thinks she will be able to find a job in the US with those skills. I’m glad to hear she thinks of coming to the US. =) Bailey is limping. She seems like she is in better spirits this evening compared with yesterday evening. That’s good.

She pranced in like a Queen – oblivious to my worrying.

Even here.

She wasn’t in the apartment when I woke up this morning, which is strange. I called for her and walked around and called for her, but I heard and saw no response. It is probably premature to be worried, but I’m worried sick regardless. She wasn’t wearing her collar and her AVID information is out-of-date. I realize those reasons are just methods by which I can blame myself for her disappearance and that is unnecessary. I’ve always told myself I’d rather she have one night of freedom than 10 years of none – for her sake. I obviously wasn’t selfishness enough! I hope she comes back soon.

Eriko sent me a beautiful poem this morning:

cherrys were made for eating
fish were made for swimming in the sea
you were made to be loved a lot
by nobody else but me

 - Godiego

Good morning, Seattle.

my score in geometry was a whopping 76.5. the nice thing is that i used to think that i hated geometry, but i realize that it actually seems quite fun. again, most of my mistakes here could have been avoided had i been more thorough. oh well, the positive thing is that i feel confident i can improve and can ace this.