1,141 Hrs.

Where have I been for the past few days? Not in Miami-I have been back home in Ann Arbor, Michigan!

My mother's birthday was on Friday, so about three months ago, I bought airplane tickets and planned to surprise my mother by coming home this weekend. And boy, was she surprised! I have no idea how I managed to keep the secret so well, either!

On Thursday, I took the day off of work, and arrived in Detroit around 2:00 p.m. Since then, I have been enjoying myself with friends and family and a very relaxing few days. I even got to see some snow!

I'm not sure that I'm ready to leave for Miami tomorrow, though...

As of today, I have been living in Miami for exactly six months. Six down, four more to go.

-Aly