Thanksgiving

With the holiday being a mere 3 days away I am taking some time to reflect on the many things in life I have to be thankful for. So here goes a ranting, stream-of-consciousness type list.

God. His many blessings. My parents. My Dad's eyesight.  Having a roof over my head. Having a job that keeps said roof over my head and food on my plate.  Awesome co-workers/mangers.
The HOPE scholarship for getting me through 4 years of college. Tabby - the best roommate and best friend anyone could ever ask for. Amanda - for the fact that everytime we hang out, no matter how long it has been, that it feels like the good ole days.  The magical Internet. Especially stumbleupon.com (even though my GPA would probably be higher if it didn't exist). Justin - for being there for me through thick and thin, despite being miles apart for half our relationship.   My professors for pushing me to my limits and helping me realize that I can do anything I put my mind to. Particularly Alan Wolk and Perry Buffington. MUSIC.   Damien Rice & Lisa Hannigan. Eden. Hayden - for introducing me to Eden, a myriad of awesome music, and for being one of my best friends.  Athens, Ga for being the place I made some of my best college memories. Jake - for always reminding me that tomorrow is another day and that no matter what I am going through - I will be alright.  Lauren - for working with me to maintain our friendship even though we're on opposite ends of the country. 

The House That Built Me

It's always nice going back to Forsyth to visit my family. I know to most people Griffin is not a "big city" by any means, but to me it kinda is.
I can't tell you how nice it was last night to be at my Grandma's, sitting in her back yard, and to actually be able to see the night sky without streetlights galore dimming the stars.
And to drive to my parents house down winding back-roads lined nothing but trees as far as you can see. It's definitely worth not having internet at their house.


But now I'm back home in Griffin. Holding down the fort alone, since Tabby is out of town for work. It's always nice to be able to sleep in your own bed though, that's something to look forward to tonight.

Love is Destruction

It's like you're screaming and no one can hear.
You almost feel ashamed, that someone could be that important that without them you feel like nothing.
No one will ever understand how much it hurts.
You feel hopeless.
Like nothing can save you.
And when it's over.. and it's gone.. you almost wish you could have all that bad stuff back, so you could have the good.