Some Things Never Change

After thinking that I would quit this blog I think I've changed my mind. Here goes nothing...

This weekend I fled the crazy, game-day atmosphere that is an Autumn Saturday in Athens and went to Atlanta. The true purpose of this trip to Atlanta was to celebrate a lifelong friend's engagement, but I was also able to do so much more. On the way from Athens to Atlanta, I couldn't help but think of all the crazy stories Kate and I have shared through the years. Starting all the way back to 3rd grade with Stricter Richter and not being in TAG. We were proud little girl scouts with the token ugly green vests and random patches for completion of a babysitting course, trip to the nursing home, and 'camping.' Along with Anna, we somehow managed to carry on Camp Hundred Acre Wood (CHAW) at the age of 13. Despite mis-pronounced phone calls to "Coopie" and "The Pinifke's" we managed to have about 20 campers a session. I still wonder to this day why any parent would trust 3 teenagers with their children for four hours a day during the summer time. We went on college visits with our crazy and wonderful mommas, numerous beach trips with family and friends, and magically both ended up as special ed. majors at UGA. During our time as special ed. majors we made hilarious videos about self-motivation, how to make a sandwich, and how to get a coke from a vending machine. We fell into a routine during student teaching of honking the car horn at exactly 7:05 to begin our journey to OCPS, home of the Little Chiefs. We both managed to graduate and while I stayed a Little Chief, Kate became a Sope Creek Chief. Even though Kate is engaged and has a PRECIOUS little carriage house to start her married life in, some things never changed. Being true Big Girls, Anna, Kate, and I ate at Chick-Fil-A (sitting in OUR booth, of course) and chatted the day away. This weekend brought back so many wonderful memories and I am so happy for Kate and David. The months to come will bring many exciting events, but more importantly- many exciting opportunities to hang out just like old times.

Congratulations Kate and David!

I was so lucky and got to see many, many friends this weekend. It brought back lots of memories of our days at good old RHS. I pretty much loved everything about high school. But, I especially loved our tight knit group of friends. We dominated homecoming floats by building massive purple paper-mache dinosaurs, we ruled PowderPuff football, we ate at Chick-Fil-A every Wednesday morning, we were eco-friendly before it became cool because we carpooled everywhere, we hung out in parking lots (specifically Bruster's) attempting to make decisions about what to do next (but usually just ended up spending hours in a parking lot), we had fabulous pool parties, we had intense car wars with saran wrap, ham, and mustard (too far, too far), we rallied together humongous groups of people for prom pictures, we loved a good spend the night party at The Bell's (complete with movies, dressing up, and eggs in a bag for breakfast) and most importantly, we all loved to just hang out and enjoy each other's company.

This weekend we just had a plain old fun time. I think it's amazing how you can pick right back up where you left off with some friends. And that's the way I feel about these people. I could have put thousands more pictures up, but I got tired of searching because it's late (slash 9:00). Enjoy these pictures and there will be more to come....

Needless to say, I am still nowhere near being an adult. Even with friends getting married all around me, people living all across the country, and everyone having "real" jobs....I still feel like it was yesterday that Mr. Echols sang the Class of 2005 that crazy graduation song.

Love you all, and miss those of you that I did not get to see this weekend.

Love,

A