Thus far, my summer has not been the A+ experience that I'd hoped for, but don't worry, I fully expect to bounce back. After working my full day at Ben and Jerry's on Sunday (no big deal, made an ice cream cake) I drove home to Roswell to say what's up to my mom since it was Mother's Day. Conversation did not take long to focus on my approaching trip to California with Hattie, and it was mentioned that, in fact, my parents thought getting home using the AirTran U program was just not gonna fly (thank you in advance, Katie, for laughing at that pun.) My dad, seasoned traveler that he is, felt that I would be stuck in LAX for days, which is good to know, but maybe like more than a week before I leave. So there was a big fuss (probs like yours with the sheets Amel) and I had to concede to buy a ticket rather than do the standby thing. Just $225. It's fine, I made 8 dollars in tips on Sunday, I can afford things like this. But not really.
Anyway, for some reason all of this relates to my life in the bigger scheme so Monday I got to sit down with my parents and for OVER TWO HOURS go over my life plan. Turns out, even though I'll be graduated next May, I still don't exactly get to choose what I do. You wanted to go to grad school? You're not. You wanted to teach abroad? You're not. Surprise on my life. But again, not really.
I'm sounding a bit like a diva I feel, but really, it was quite stressful. Thinking about starting the real world in a year, and not the TV show where I would be able to live in an awesome house with a bunch of wackos, is hella weird. I can't imagine having a real job, or living not in Athens, or even just not living in the Broasis. You can see how this might set me up for a bit of a melancholic start to my summer. Have no fear though, because I have rallied and realized that, if all this is coming at me so soon, all the more reason to kill it right now. So, in conclusion, holler at this blog, holler at my wise women, and holler at not being a real person right now.
You. Me. Wine. Porch. Tonight. Broasis. Perfection.
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So much love, Katie B.
And your pun was much appreciated. Thanks for the shout-out/
Jealous of that wine date first off...however I plan on turning the frown upside-down come Friday. Its hard to be sad at sunset of the Grand Canyon.
ReplyDeletebeckaliss, you really do have good things coming your way. it's a lot to think about so much future all at once, because the future is quite scary. but, a wise woman has told me many times, IT WILL WORK OUT. If there is one thing (or 5) that you REALLY want to do, you will just find a way to make it happen, parentally-approved or not.
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