Wowzers!

18 months ago I never could imagine my wedding day being so close.  Now here we are 1 month away.  I absolutely cannot believe it.  I am still a lot calmer than I thought I would be.  We have some invitations that still need to be done, so what.  We still do not have programs, and if they do not get done this weekend, we just won't have programs.  So may people drive themselves crazy over elaborate "perfect" weddings and dwell on the little details until they cannot even enjoy the day.  I made a vow to Scotty and myself long ago that I would not let this wedding become more important than us.  In this very moment I can proudly say that I feel that I have lived up to my vow.  Now have I gotten a little obsessive and freaked out from time to time? Of course.  But at the end of the day when I walk down that aisle Scotty will be there and we will leave as husband and wife.  Will our vows become obsolete if the color of the chair ties do not perfectly match the table toppers?  Didn't think so.  It baffles me at how much perspective people lose on such a big day.  I have seen a wedding that cost less than $700 with two people madly in love.  We have all seen the tragic ending to the $10million Kardashian Fiasco.  On December 17th as everyone pulls away I don't care if everyone liked how we did things, or if they preferred our decorating styles.  If the food and music choices were odd.  If our sequence didn't make sense.  I want them to walk away thinking... HMM those two really love each other and this day was absolutely about them. 

Tell the World I'm Coming Home

Back where I come from, where I'll be when its said and done. I'm proud as anyone back where I come from. Some say its a backwards place. Narrow minds on a narrow way but I make it a point to say That's where I come from. 
mpus.  I am sure everyone misses there college days but man alive I miss being there to see the tents on the Quad on Thursday afternoons.. the obvious excitement in the air. How every person you pass seems to be talking about the game in some capacity.  Every clothing store is devoid of anything crimson, houndstooth, or skimpy and black.  Every street is closed. And every person you pass is your new best friend.

Its a sacred place. Silence falls as all eyes and ears turn towards the stadium as that immortal voice roars across town "I ain't never been nothing but a winner."

Cold chills spread. It sounds silly unless you have the passion too.

How can something as little as a football game mean so much to so many?

For some its tradition for others its a way to communicate. Its living vicariously,  its being a part of something much bigger. 

The Crimson Nation is home to me.

Moving away from my home to Myrtle Beach was much harder on me than I ever expected. Anywhere I go I can see that script A or houndstooth, or just hear a good oleander Roll Tide and instantly I feel at home.  Its like getting a little smell of grandmas home cooking. 

Its more than nostalgic.  Its soul soothing.

I need my home. And I am so proud that I am coming home.

30 Days of Thanks

I am linking up with The O' banions for 30 Days of Thanks. Hopefully this will get me out of my "lack of blogging" funk. 

Day 1 -- I am Thankful for my job.

In this economy so many struggle to find jobs, especially in the field of Education.  In Alabama there were many districts actually cutting teaching units because of budget issues.  I was blessed to be offered more than one job.  It was definitely a struggle to decide, but ultimately I am certain that I made the right choice.  

Each morning I begrudgingly roll out of bed way too early and drive to school in the dark.  Then at 7:25 14 wonderful 2nd graders pile into my room with the biggest smiles on their faces.  For some I may be the only hug they get.  I may be the first smiling face each day.  I have a wonderful TEAM of coworkers whom I have come to love.  I am their Rookie and Little Southern Belle.  I would not trade my days for anything.  Do I get frustrated with the 12 hour days I seem to always be working? Absolutely. Do I wish I could turn off my "teacher brain" and focus on my friends and family? Without a Doubt.  But more than all that I am Thankful to be such a Big Part of so many Little Lives.

What are you Thankful for Today?