It's like asking Niagara not to fall...

Today our program took a bus to Niagara Falls! Most of the group went to Canada, but 5 of us (myself included) stayed in the U.S. We got to go to Cave of the Winds, an up close and personal walk around the falls. There was a special walkway that brought us right up to the falling water, and it was wicked cool. We got very wet, though; the provided ponchos did little to protect us from the large amount of falling water, once we got really close. The one cool thing they did was give us sandals to wear (well, we paid $11, but...). I'm sure it's a liability thing, but they were really comfortable, and a good break from the sneakers I had. I might have kept them, too, since everyone gets their own new pair. They encourage you, however, to donate them to their program when you finish; they bring the used shoes to impoverished countries where the people need protected feet. Plus, I didn't want to carry my sneakers around all day. I interlocked the sandals, and gave them a quick kiss, a sort of prayer for whatever size 10 gets my shoes. I hope that they help!

My presentations, now just barely a week away (the 27th and 28th), loom ever more ominous on the horizon. I started working on it yesterday, and was reminded of how much I hate PowerPoint slide show making. the program is great. It just takes forever. :( At least I will have the whole thing down before science seminar back at Le Moyne.

Currently reading: The Ghost Orchid by Carol Goodman. Interesting so far, but I am so tired that I can't bring myself to keep reading. Still recommend it!

Listening to: the song in my head, "Shine" by Anna Nalick. "You're the one to whom nobody verses 'I love you,' unless you say it first...isn't it time you got over how fragile you are?" <3

- Rachel