Back!!

Whew, I've had a busy week or so and have neglected ye old Blogland! I've got some things going on (i.e. a thesis/exam to finish) so I'll be busy for the next few weeks but hopefully will be checking in here.

Recap: We got to fly down and visit our families because P had some work things to do (and I needed to check back with my old profs for meetings and such - hence, the work crunch!). It was soooooooo great to be back in the South. Mainly, because the weather was gorgeous! The first weekend in March and it was sunny and warm. The first day we got there, we literally just sat outside in the sun, soaking up the rays and hiking around my grandparents property. It was a perfect day just chilling with the family (and observing the escapade of my parent's dog getting loose and chasing the cows on the farm next door...always an adventure!) It really made me miss family and I was sad when we left, but at the same time, invigorated for our new life!

We met up with P's parents for a sushi dinner in celebration of my birthday (which was Sunday, the 9th) By the way...when do birthdays start sneaking up on you??? Because this year it surely did catch me by surprise. Great dinner, I received fabulous presents, including a Lilly polo, pink and green place mats and a J.Crew bangle. We spent the rest of the weekend visiting with friends, drinking wine and going out to eat. It was just what the doctor ordered! We also saw Juno - loved it! Ellen Page (I think that's her name) was, I thought, a perfect depiction of a teenager - somewhat innocent and goofy yet, aware of the world. I always know it was a good movie when P and I have a good lengthy conversation about it on the way home from the theater.

Other than that, he spent time doing his work thing and I was running around going to meetings and fitting in what I could while I was there. One thing I realized - why I never had the short sassy bob? Because Carolina humidity DOES NOT permit it! My hair was out of control, big time and without my stash of products - I was defeated.

REmind me to tell you about the actions of a close relative and making plans. Arghh, story for another day.

We were exhausted when we got back and felt gross from our many fast-food meals/dinners out. We just finished out the week trying to catch up on sleep and healthy food. Then, we realized it was my birthday weekend. But, of course, since we had somehow avoided a flu all winter - it hit us on Friday. The weekend ended up being a Ny-quil and napping variety, but it was nice to lay around! We hit up my favorite French cafe for Sunday brunch...yummmmmmmm. I could live there. The very best latte and cinnamon toast. Indulgence. I also ordered a few things as gifts. I'll try to find pics later but I'm really excited about these little preppy (and inexpensive) nuggets from Lands End:

Comfort Loafers in Pink (ok, I tried to copy the pic, but I wasn't able) Anyhoo, they are pink and fabulous. I wanted the green and/or navy but already out! and Ps. LE is having free shipping until the end of the week! Great deal.

AND! my dear P made me Ghiradelli Birthday Brownies. Cute, because the man doesn't bake (truth be told I was the one who ended up checking up on them) but I believe I will make that a new tradition. Brownies do NOT last long in my presence. In fact, when he left for work this morning, he asked me to save him one. I'll try :)

Oh, and Ralph was A-Ok when I picked him up from the kennel, they said he was just fine but he was super-excited to be home and ran laps/sniffed everything and then collapsed on his bed for a long nap!

P's job has been suppppperrr stressful lately (I mean, every job is stressful!) - I won't go into details but we are having the conversations about where we want to settle and what makes us happy. (And it ain't $, that's for sure!). Just conversations. I think there is a reason everything happens (or doesn't) and we are are on the same page about our future and values. We aren't doing anything, but just talking. I'm the type of person who would have regretted making a move somewhere different while we were young, but sometimes things just don't happen as planned! (I know that's vague but it's where my head is right now!)

More later!