I hope this post finds each of you well, as many of my dear friends (and little sister!) are starting school this week - know that I'll be thinking of and praying for each of you as you begin classes and for some, managing their own classrooms! So proud. :)
I will be starting my graduate classes tomorrow...let me tell you that no matter the level of the class (high school, undergrad or grad) there is still a thrill in picking out school supplies. If only you could have seen me in the aisles of Wal-Mart today...you'd think I was worried about facing the halls of the 7th & 8th grade when we would all undoubtedly compare who had the "coolest" notebook and most advanced pencil case. Nonetheless, I was able to settle on three notebooks and three folders...with coordinating colors, of course!
This past week has been great, but here are a few highlights:
1. There is a local bar & grill in Columbia called, "Tin Roof" - myself and 5 other girls ventured out to compete in their Wednesday night trivia and 1/2 priced bottle of wine night. Having come in 13th place the week before, we weren't too optimistic about moving up in the "ranks" of trivia, but we were hoping to win a round or two. WELL, not only did we win a few rounds (and winning rounds of trivia means free drinks for all! - and water bottles in our case - ) but we won the entire night of trivia and left with a gift certificate for the next time we visit! So, yes my friends, it has only taken a few weeks and I am already the member of the trivia team that will be defending their 8/22 title at "Tin Roof!"
2. Since the day I moved into the apartment, I've had some trouble with appliances. First, the refrigerator's ice maker was broken, leaving a daily puddle on my kitchen floor. Then to top it off, I discovered through a couple of charred cookie batches and some "almost" ruined muffins, that the oven must have been about 100 degrees hotter than the actual setting! However, to my surprise, I came home on Thursday to a brand new refrigerator, stove & this week they're mounting my new microwave! Let it be known, this was a definite highlight...
Tonight, I also had the joy of actually making a meal now that I have functioning appliances...garlic, lemon & lime baked chicken with rosemary/buttered potatoes & some garlic bread...Bon appetite!
3. Finally, this afternoon I was able to spend some time by our lovely pool and spend some time reading - it was the perfect end to a relaxing weekend before my actual schedule for the semester begins!
Nothing like a beautiful evening in SC!
While I know that the craziness of fall schedules are about to begin for us all, I cannot tell you enough how much I genuinely miss everyone! I've truly enjoyed all of the phone calls, Skye dates and "just thinking of you" cards that I've gotten in the mail - thank you! :) Plus, I'm very excited for the planned fall visits that are coming together...can't wait!!
I wish you all a wonderful and successful week, and I'll be sure to let y'all know how the graduate classes are going!
Love you all, miss you always & I promise to "post" again soon!
SCD
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