The Great Escape

I. Must. Get. Out. Of. Here.

I love my job, I really do. But the stress of the season is wearing on me. And RZ lost it a long time ago. (Since I only have 6 followers and all of them are my close friends, I feel no need to explain who RZ is.) We are both going crazy, and we need to get the heck out of Atlanta!

So, we are taking a trip together. I know. It's soon. But it's still three weeks (two games) away. It will be nice to spend an entire day together because the season just won't allow it right now. He's a coach, so the hours are not exactly conducive to spending time together. We get to see each other for dinners sometimes, during the day occasionally, and when he gets out of class at night, so this will be a big step for us.

We've decided, after much deliberating, to take a trip to Savannah! I've never been, (weird, I know) and so I am really excited. We will be there for three nights and then drive home a few days before Thanksgiving. November 19th, life will be wonderful. I just hope I can make it that long...

November 19, 2010: Real life begins again

November 19, 2010: The day after the last game of the season. For the past few months, it has been as though I've been living a strange little half life. I am completely consumed by a sport that 6 months ago I only marginally cared about. It seems so long ago that I though about days and dates as being individual units, instead of thinking of them in terms of being week long spurts between games.

I've learned a lot about football while I've been here. Like a lot. Probably more than I will ever need to know. But I guess I can drop my knowledge bombs to impress unsuspecting crowds... so that's a plus.

But the negative side is, all that football info is replacing my pop culture knowledge! I don't really have time to sit down and watch TV any more. I used to catch up on Saturdays during the day, but clearly that isn't an option right now. I have to much to do during that time!

I am hoping that after the big move on Friday, I'll be able to sit down and catch up on the things I used to enjoy, like reading and tv and lazing around on Fluffy and Tater's couch. My pop culture radio silence has been kind of refreshing, but I miss having time to sit down and relax!

Any books, tv shows or movies you've read or seen in the last 3 months that you recommend? I've been so out of the loop, I'm going to need your help on this one!

Best wishes and blessings,

Brooke

Big changes ahead!

Hello all!

Sorry it has been a while since I have written! The end of September and beginning of October have been ridiculous and I am still trying to wrap my head around all the randomness and shenanigans that have been going on in my life.

I know one thing though: excitement is everywhere! One of my wonderful best friends, EAB, got engaged last Sunday! She and her boyfriend, now fiancé, have been dating for almost 6 years. I am thrilled beyond words for the two of them. No date has been set yet, but I can't wait for whenever it will be!

And the great news continues! MAC and I are moving in t-minus two weeks! Getting out of the parents house once again and I am super stoked. We found a great two bedroom condo in Buckhead, well within our price range. It's location is perfect, I can be pretty much anywhere I need to go in less than 15 minutes, which is a nice change of pace from my half an hour morning commute. Mom, Dad and I spent the day yesterday working on the furniture I will be taking to the apartment. None of the tables were stained the same color, so we did a complete overhaul and painted them all black! I'll post pictures as soon as we get them done.

As soon as November 19th rolls around, I feel like my life will be back to (semi) normal and I will have delightful things to talk about without thinking about football all the time!

Best wishes and blessings,

Brooke