As I mentioned yesterday, housing on post kind of fell through. Thanks for all of your supportive comments! Mac and I decided to pursue some of the apartment options. Back in February, we looked at two of the “luxury” complexes and managed to uncover the Blood / Crips rivalry of Augusta apartments. They hate each other and aren’t afraid to tell you why. We were encouraged to reserve an apartment then… View Post »
Housing conundrum
So Mac and I finally heard back from the Fort Gordon housing office. The woman at the office we had been working with didn’t send our application along to be processed, so we had to jump through a few more hoops. And bad news: they have no houses available for the next month. We asked to be put on the waiting list in case something opens up (you never know)…. View Post »
Prayers for Oklahoma
Last night at my final Junior League of Fayetteville meeting, we heard the news of just how bad the tornadoes in Oklahoma were. Sadly, a lot of people, including children trapped in their school, lost their lives. So I’m sending up prayers of support and love for them, their families, and everyone working to help these towns at this time. As always in a time of crisis, those of us… View Post »
Sunday Social:
1. What is your favorite kind of surprise?Not presents. Most of the fun to me in getting a present is guessing what it is correctly. 2. Flowers or Chocolate?Probably flowers. Pink, yellow, and orange roses. 3. What is your favorite summertime activity?Utilizing the glorious invention that is air conditioning? Road trips. 4. Do you have any vacations planned this Summer?We are going to Savannah and Charleston in about two weeks!… View Post »
25for25: May
How is it May already? What happened to April? In honor of my 25th birthday this year (umm, what?), I’ve decided against traditional new year’s resolutions and am hopping on the 25 for 25 bandwagon. Basically, 25 goals I want to accomplish by my 25th birthday on September 18. 1. Be a better Christian: attend church regularly, finish The Purpose Driven Life, read the Bible.I’ve fallen off the church bandwagon…. View Post »
Sunday Social: where we were and where we’ll be
Happy Mother’s Day to all you mom-type folks out there. Mama (and Daddy) and my grandmothers at our wedding. 1. 1 year ago I was doing ….Freaking out about wedding stuff. Getting excited for my little’s wedding! 2. 5 years ago I was doing ….Finishing finals and heading home for the summer for a tonsillectomy. Yes, I was 19 when my tonsils were removed. My doctor described them… View Post »