Notes to the Universe from Mayfield, Utah

Dear Alikona, Kristin, and Gina :

Thank you so much for allowing me to sleep at your house and visit ! I had so much fun visiting the Mall of America and eating lunch across from Wisconsin . The children's museum rocked. The girls had such a fun time. Squeaker is adorable, Ty and Tessa have not changed a bit. Gina I had a great time getting to know your family. You are such a good mom with great kids ! You are so on top of it !! Sarah keeps talking about the firefly she caught ! In three years we will come to your cupcake celebration. I will drag Lori and Patty along too...oh and then there is Alison ..hmmm ?

Alison sorry our visit was so short. I very much enjoyed the breakfast at the Little America in Salt Lake City. I love your family. It's true what Maggie said " Aunt Gretchen...you aren't very nice to Max, Michael and Me". It is true I am the meanest Aunt in the universe :)

Dear Tom:

I have no idea how much money we have spent on this trip. I have had a wonderful time and I really dread going back home. Can I stay longer here ? I will miss Uma....but it's back to the same stuff everyday....waaaah !

Dear Stacey:

I have nothing to say to you or your family. I just felt the urge to include you in my updates. Since you are a significant part of my life.

Dear Melissa:

My hair....it looks like..how should I say it ? My hair looks like crap ! I know there is no way on earth that you will be able to stop me from sweating...but if you could...maybe we could put some sort of glue on my hair...something that is water proof...what do you think ? Anyway, you best take care of it and my entire family when I get home.

Dear Momma Mia,

I love you :) I know I am cranky...I'm sorry ....Sarah is driving me NUTS. Would you like to take her on for the rest of the summer ?

Dear New BFF:

I was informed by my BFF and Tom that I can no longer use the term BFF, former BFF or New or old BFF. So, I am just going to have to call you Kim for now on. I miss you !!

Dear Uma:

I know you don't read my blog. Why bother...everything is on Facebook all the time. I just wanted to tell you how much I love you. How much I have enjoyed these past 6 months getting to know you. You have taught me so much about life, about Hinduism and India. I have very much enjoyed it. Thank you much for all you have given me...all of your time and your talents. I will miss you much. I very much look forward to seeing you in Banglore in two years ! We will have so much fun. Just stock up on the mild chicken curry and we are SET !

Dear Shalini:

Whatever...

Dear Family:

Yes, I am in Utah...feel free to drop by mom's house until Thursday !!

Dear Emma and Audrey:

Thank you for not staining mom's carpet today. Butter is not used as playdough, but to cook with. I certainly hope it comes out of your shirt Audrey.