Days 627-31: Because I Said So

Being back in Washington is even more perfect than I thought it would be. Time with my guy. Time with my friends. And back in a community I love.

Today, I am grateful for:
* a mid-week sleepover!
* yesterday's sunshine and getting to take advantage of it in U Village with Mama and Becs.
* Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, The Roots and Taylor Hicks performing "Friday."
* getting to see Kim and L tomorrow for L's show!
* watching lacrosse on ESPN U while I paint my toe nails.

Days 623-26: Career Bitch

Today, I am grateful for:
* the most amazing weekend with Phil.
* Morgan.
* Jane.
* more than one awesome job prospect!
* a date with Kim this coming weekend.

Days 620-622: No Reservations

Today, I am grateful for:
- a lead on a really kick ass job.
- finally having internet at my house.
- ESPN3.com over my xbox360.
- the prospect of seeing the girls soon!
- having my room set up.
- pictures.
- having a brother who is always willing to help.
- feeling like I'm back in a groove.

Days 595-619: Epic Posting Fail On My Part

It's been a while. Longer than I intended. See, I moved across the country to Washington and do not yet have internet set up. As such, posting is hard. I'm typing this from Phil's house.

But I've had lots to be grateful for in my absence, such as:
- finally being back in Washington for good! No more planning for the one week I'm in town or missing big events because I'm too far away.
- getting to see Phil so much more.
- getting to see Becca so much more.
- being back near Costco and Whole Foods.
- excuses to back recipes that are my own concoctions.
- a fun new neighborhood.
- new dogs.
- being closer to friends.
- being closer to family.
- shopping buddies.
- being back where I can get quality sushi.

Day 594: Not Just Any Body

I'm having a sort of rough day. Truth be told, I'm having sort of a rough week. See, I moved here to get healthy, which meant gaining a certain amount of weight back. But I've gained a lot, and now I'm kind of scared to go home. Everyone there knows me as a skinny girl, and I'm not anymore. I'm not the girl I used to be. And for the most part, that's a good thing. But I feel like I used to be pretty, and I worry that that's really changed as well. I'm not the pretty friend anymore; I'm the fat friend. And that really fucking sucks. What are people going to say...?

Tonight, I'm grateful for my wonderful neighbors who made me forget about all my worries for a while.

Day 593: Soul Food

Nothing heals a bad day like some good Southern food. Seriously. I had the sort of day that made me pop a Xanax and a half while texting Phil that I'm not sure I could do this. It was that sort of day.

Shrimp po' boy to the rescue, Some cajun fries and cajun mashed potatoes. Sweet potato pie. It makes it all better. For serious.

Days 591-92: Southern Comfort

I'm going to miss this place. A lot. Don and Debbie took us out to dinner tonight to "our place" one last time. It was a lot of fun, but it was also a little sad. I love Don and Deb, and to think that they may have been our last dinner at "our place" is heart breaking.

I am grateful for:
* the friends that have become family here.
* clearing out a bunch of things today.
* leggings. Soooo comfy.
* finally having a house!
* Phil saying he'll come back here to visit with me.