I left the Mississippi Gulf Coast as planned on Monday and drove to my first stop, Starkville. While there Chelsea and I did what she and I have done together since freshman year - not much. We shopped around Starkville (we spend less money now then we did back then...); talked about random topics, such as face lotion, hair rollers, make up, clothes, sales - all very important stuff; and played on the internet. This is probably the most extended amount of time she and I have been able to spend together since, gee, junior year? It was AMAZING, but now I miss her too much. Thanks, Alex, for putting up with me for those few days! The McIntosh's are great hosts.
bye, Che!
I got to see more of my favorites: Father John Bohn (my priest), Dr. Donna Reese (my mentor), the Marzalek's (my scholarship group's leaders), Dr. McCarley (head of Honors College), Mrs. Sheila (scholarship group's WonderWoman). By some great luck, I was actually in town for Mrs. Sheila's retirement reception; what will the Distinguished Scholars do now?
And for the icing on the cake: Fran cooked an amazing homemade pizza for us to share! Ms. Fran is St. Joseph's Campus Minister and an exceptional woman. For those of you who don't know my eating habits, especially now that I am back in America, I am a bit obsessed with granola at the moment. Fran makes her own 100% natural and organic granola that is, OH! so good. (I brought eight bags to DC with me!) I can never get enough of our long, late-night chats. Fransky, you better start checking out plane ticket prices to come see me!
Although I could stay in Starkville forever, my journey had to continue. Next stop, to see my Laura in Birmingham! This Bham trip was way to short for my liking. I arrived Thursday evening, we had a pedicure, dinner and yogurt, and BAM! I was leaving the next day. Usually Laura and I try to have a cooking show when we get together, but there was no time for grocery shopping and cooking. That just means she will have to come and visit VERY soon.
Birmingham to Huntsville was a very quick drive, and I was very happy to see Faeh and Bryan. Every time I visit their home, it gets cuter and cuter. They have been married for a year and a half now - wow! We shared a great meal out and a few better meals in! They are both great cooks and always like to experiment. During the Friday, Saturday and Sunday I was there, Faeh and I did yoga, rode horses, took a walk, went to the grocery three times, mass once, cooked and laughed WAY too much. Thanks, Faeh for the black eyed pea cakes.. Sorry I made us delay our Fourth feast so long. :-)
i made them do it. look at their sweet yard and house, though. :)
With a belly full of great food, the drive to Chattanooga was a cinch. Here I got to see the latest newly-weds. Their townhouse looked great! Anna even has a room for her art studio. While Matt was hard at work studying for the Bar, Anna showed me around her new town. I think it is a perfect fit for the two of them. For a city in the South, it seems to have just the right blend of art and style to give Anna a great place to show (and sell) her work. The downtown area has a number of great shops and restaurants, at least enough to keep us busy for a while.
Although I could have stayed with the Jacksons (and been their child) for much longer, I was beginning to get the itch. It was time to go to DC!
I have been in the city and staying with my uncle Tim for a week now. I have a lot to tell you about, especially the meal I prepared tonight, so expect some good recipes next post!
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