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Guess who drove home last night? Yep. That would be me.

Elephant walk was fun, and so was the Thanksgiving dinner at my apartment. Afterwards, I drove off to avoid some of the terrible traffic on I35. I know what you’re thinking, what about bonfire? Well, due to a burn ban, they did not light the stack. So an executive decision was made within our group to forego this year’s. Therefore, I left at 8:20 last night.

I missed all but 10 minutes worth of traffic, and from Hillsboro on was glorious and free from any congestion. Poor Heather was stuck and her trip of 3 hours was turned into 4 and a half.

So now I sit in my living room after a cup of coffee and a nice shower (with hard water, might I add), about to finish getting ready to go register. I’m excited but nervous at the same time. It’ll be fun to relax and just pick out what we want, but the aftermath of the reality check when we go through them all tomorrow will be exhausting. Tomorrow we’ll sit down with all of our items printed out and really decide our favorites and what Phillip we happened to scan in the heat-of-the-moment.

I’m excited and ready to venture out to Target, Macys, and Crate&Barrel this morning/afternoon. Wish us luck!

6 months, 18 days, 8 hours, 25 minutes (That’s less than 200 days now!!)

Elephants, Turkeys, Fire, and Ice

Tomorrow is Elephant Walk and Bonfire. I'm excited to participate in my final traditions at Texas A&M. It’s kind of bittersweet. I’ll enjoy being a part of the school one last time but also realize what I’ll be missing once I’m gone.

Today was the last day of work for me for a week. I’m sure I’ll be less happy about this when my next paycheck comes, but as of now, I’m excited to have a break. I love my job, but it’s time to have some days off.

My two classes Wednesday have been “cancelled”. I say that because he heavily hinted that he’s not going to count attendance but could not officially say anything because it is against University rules. Therefore, I will be heading home Wednesday morning instead of Wednesday afternoon. This is great because I’ll get an even bigger head start on holiday traffic and will get home even earlier to get a bigger start on the wedding registry. It’s going to be crazy and exhausting.

This week, once I get home, it’s going to get super cold. It’s supposed to be near or below freezing Thursday and Friday. I’m stoke. I love the cold weather and am ready for it to actually feel like winter and the holiday season. Perfect for a fire, cozy socks, a white chocolate peppermint mocha from starbucks, and being surrounded by so many people I love. Did I mention I love Thanksgiving and Christmas!?

6 months, 19 days, 19 hours, 45 minutes

So overdue

Tonight has been perfect. We went to the movies and had olive garden for dinner. Phillip is almost finished with his paper that's due tomorrow. Relaxing the rest of the evening and heading back at 7 am tomorrow.

This has already proved to be well worth the drive and well worth waking up early tomorrow morning. I have missed him terribly and am so glad we got to spend quality time together before entering the realm of family thanksgiving.

Oh and did I mention phillip is now sporting a really really short new hair cut? It's growing on me. :)

6 months, 20 days, 20 hours, 30 minutes

Waco Bound

Phillip has arranged for us to meet in Waco for the evening. I am too excited! It has been three weeks since we last saw each other and that is entirely too long if you ask me.

So at 3:00 I will venture out on highway six for a much needed date night with the most incredible fiancé a girl could ask for.

6 months, 21 days, 6 hours

Breakfast Tacos

So this morning I got to sleep in. I awoke feeling well-rested and started drinking my usually morning cup of coffee. Then it hit me. Hunger. But alas, I get tired of eating granola every day for breakfast and knew there wasn’t much around the apartment to eat for lunch. Therefore, I made the executive decision to jump up out of bed, throw on some clothes and a hat, grab my cup of coffee, and drive to FUEGO for their breakfast tacos. Win. Definitely the best decision I’ve made all day. They were absolutely phenomenal.

On today’s agenda: baby shower shopping (with hopefully more success than yesterday), going to see what this Brazos Valley Craft Show is all about, coffee with Grace, and watching my Aggies BTHO Nebraska while beating the world record for most students at a college football game. It’s a sold out game and they’ve opened up “cowboys-style” standing room only sections. I get a front row view from my couch. Glorious.

6 months, 22 days, 5 hours, 45 minutes