I'm still alive. I know y'all were worried and all since it's been so long but I assure you all is well, I've just been busy. I don't even know where to start it's been so long.
On Memorial Day weekend we packed our bags for our annual trip to Ft.Walton. I was so glad to only be driving 1.5 hours to get there compared to the almost 6 hours in years past. The weather was ok, it rained a lot off and on but the older I have gotten the less I am concerned with being overly tan so it was just fun to be able to relax with 25 of my closest friends. It was great seeing the girls again after a month and a half of being away. The trip did tell me that things are changing and some of us have definitely matured and grown up. A few of us were sitting around one evening reminiscing about the way we've changed, most of us were sleepy by midnight and just couldn't pretend we were in college anymore. I guess growing up isn't that bad, it opens doors to new possibilities and new adventures. I have to say that this trip was probably the most relaxing one in the 6 years I've been going. The company was fabulous and I truly enjoyed myself.
The weekend after Beach Weekend we headed to St Simon's Island for Katie and Dino's wedding. BF took Friday off and we went to Jacksonville for the night. We ate at "River City Brewing Company" which overlooked the St John's River. The view was fabulous and the food was extraordinary. I loved BF's surprise of taking me there. Saturday morning we got up early and headed up I95 to St Simon's. We spent an amazing day with a few friends just relaxing, having some drinks, and catching up. It was a good group of people so I highly enjoyed myself. The wedding was at 5 in the evening. Katie was absolutely gorgeous, one of the most beautiful brides that I have ever seen. The reception was at the St. Simon's Casino which was open air, so a little warm but also very pretty and very enjoyable. The whole wedding and accommodations were far above my expectations and I was so honored to be invited and able to go. I wish Katie and Dino all the happiness in the world, they are an awesome couple.
Moving on to the next big event...I went and spent a week in Navarre with my parents and some family from Texas. There is nothing more relaxing for me than going home. I love being at my parents house and spending time with them. I was graced with such amazing parents and I enjoy just sitting around even when we are up to nothing. I'd have to say I am one of the luckiest kids out there. Although I'll be 28 on Tuesday, I'll always be their baby.
So you probably wonder what I do with all my time since I am still unemployed and I live in a town were I don't know many people...well for the past month I have sat on my butt everyday taking quiz after quiz, test after test TRYING to finish A&P II...well folks I finally and I mean FINALLY finished yesterday! I took my 3 hour final and called it quits. To celebrate today, I will be packing up all my school supplies and putting the A&P book on the bookshelf in hope that I will finally have a break from all of it. Since I took A&P I and II in the same semester I studied over 28 Chapters and over 1200 pages of material, needless to say I am slightly burnt out. When I started the classes back in January I couldn't decide whether I wanted to go through with this or not but I decided to take the step and get it over with. I knew that if I took both and got them out of the way, when it was finally over I would be happy I got them out of the way. I have to say when I closed that book yesterday I was truly relieved. I am happy that in the fall I won't have those classes hanging over my head. I ended up getting "B's" in both classes which is ok, I'd rather A's but all things considered I think I did as well as I could. I don't start classes again for a month so I am going to enjoy not having to sit and read all day. Maybe now I can read for pleasure for a month or so. I am aching to read Emily Giffin's new book "Heart of the Matter" but I haven't been able to justify buying it since I am still trying to budget tightly and not spend money of things we don't need. I think I'll try to get a library card but I am technically not a resident of Mobile so we shall see.
This brings me to my next thought...I need a job SO bad! I feel like I apply and apply and I hear nothing back. Now granted I haven't been overly aggressive because until today I did not have any free time but I still would've thought I would hear back by now. It's hard because I look over qualified for what I am applying for but I truly just want a minimal part time job. SOMETHING, ANYTHING has to work out or I will go crazy. I can't imagine me sitting at home doing NOTHING all day...I will go nuts. There is only so much that can be cleaned, the dogs can only be walked so many times, and I can only organize a few things before BF might have me committed. I would say I could lay by the pool all day and relax but I can't stand the extreme heat so I have to stay indoors for the better part of the day. I sent my resume to three staffing agencies yesterday in hopes that I hear SOMETHING. I am also going to fill out some applications at retail establishments today. I do not mind working retail at all but BF and I have decided I need to stay away from stores were I'd be tempted to spend my whole paycheck. Anyone out there with Mobile, AL contacts, PLEASE send them my way. I'd appreciate all the help I can get! Here's to me finding a job!!! Fingers Crossed and Smile on my Face!
Update on the pups...both doing wonderful. Lola will always be the light of my life. Something about her fluffy white fur and innocent smile makes my heart melt. I think I could get the title "Crazy Dog Lady". I honestly do not know what I would do without her in my life. She is my four legged shadow! I know she is as "Slo" as they come but she keeps a smile on my face and the love bursting in my heart. Precious is an amazing well behaved dog and for that I am so grateful. Lo isn't the most "Well Behaved". It's not like she tears things apart or such but she just isn't bright. Precious and I spend most morning walking 2 miles to get some energy out and get some exercise! I think we both enjoy it, although the heat is deadly if I push snooze too many times in one morning. Uncle Droopy is coming to spend the weekend with us next weekend. Lola doesn't know yet but we know she'll just be so excited. I am happy he gets to come spend a few days with me. I miss him and he's getting so old. The stairs will be hard for him but I'll make sure to give him lots of TLC in return. I think mom is ready to ship him off for a few days for the mere fact that he killed all her beautiful tomato plants. Lola gets blamed for everything but NOT this time. Droopy decided it was a nice place to pee and sadly enough his pee isn't the best fertilizer! Hope the new plan mom has works out so I can have some fresh tomato sandwiches on my next visit.
BF and I are doing great. He is working really hard which leaves us apart a lot. I am understanding though and I know it won't always be this way. In the end hopefully the long hours and hard work will pay off. I hope he knows I'll always be here and I am his number 1 fan and supporter! I have definitely gotten to try out many recipes on him and am enjoying my new found life of being domestic in the kitchen. I know many of y'all would be impressed by my "skills". In Atlanta a simple salad or sandwich were on the menu every night so I have had to broaden my menu but I am enjoying it. I know he appreciates coming home to dinner so anything I can do to make his life a little easier is well worth it. We have a good balance of give and take. I am very happy to be his GF and be living here in Mobile with him. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Forth of July Weekend!!! WHOOP WHOOP!!! Growing up this was truly one of my favorite weekends...It meant my birthday and my best friends birthday, cook outs at the pool, running the Peachtree Road Race with dad, and just an all American weekend. Sadly it's not as "special" the older I am getting...I've moved away, can't run in the extreme heat, and my birthday just isn't as exciting as it used to be. This year all I have planned is three relaxing days with the BF and hopefully and little fun and fireworks with friends (details not planned yet). All in all I am looking forward to it for the mere fact that it's time to start making new traditions. This is year two of not running, which I'm not really missing. I always hated getting up at the crack of dawn to run 6.2 miles in the heat all for a T-Shirt! I have plenty of T-Shirts that I like more and there are plenty of races that can be run in the colder months of the year! Just not the same without the dad running with me either. So here's to new traditions and new beginnings. Happy 4th of July America and Happy Birthday to all of you with birthdays this weekend like me :)
I have my first trip back to Atlanta finally planned! I don't feel like it's been 3 months already! I am going back the weekend of July 23rd to say farewell to Meg Leb and Jamie. I am excited about seeing everyone and spending a weekend with everyone in my hometown!
I think this is for now. I've caught you all up as best as I could. Time to shower and look for a job. I'll be celebrating lots of fun things this weekend...even turning 28!!! Here's to being older and wiser! Cheers!
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