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My boy returned from tour on Saturday, and I have been super busy enjoying his company. Saturday night I impressed myself by making a whole roasted chicken. I had never done it before, and I was super scared. However it turned out super wonderful and the leftovers made a delicious chicken salad. I also made my first Key Lime pie from scratch. It was the most wonderful recipe and I will be posting the recipe soon!


On Sunday we hung out at his parent's house out in the country. We planned on swimming but the high for the day was only 80 degrees. It was so nice and breezy, so no swimming, but it was such a nice break from the heat we've had this summer. We grilled hot dogs and had a couple of beers. It was hands down the best Sunday I've had in over a month :)


I'm so thankful for my boy to be home, but I am getting ready for school to start next week. It will be the beginning of my last year of college. Very excited and very nervous all at the same time!

i think i was blind.

As I mentioned before, my boyfriend is on tour with his band for a month. I am so happy for him and all of the amazing places he gets to see. However, I am a girl, and my girlfriend tendencies/feelings were bound to arise sometime. This came (of course) in the form of a three hour mental breakdown. Wonderful. I got an overwhelming sinking feeling the other night about how big of a deal it REALLY is that my boyfriend is in a touring band. I trust him 100 percent; it's not about that. It just gets a little overwhelming at times that, in all honesty, he would rather be on the road. Of course his sweet words, and the fact that I love him so-very much helped to calm my nerves. I guess it just comes down to whether or not I would rather deal with the emotions that come along with him being gone all the time as a lifestyle, or do without him. Truth be told, I will always choose him.

hello there!

Life has been pretty stressful as of late, unfortunately. Because of money woes I started a new (more stressful) job at a local bar, in hopes of more pay. Unfortunately, it is summer and I'm not making as much as I would like. I always manage to squeak by somehow (probably with some help from above), but it's still very scary.

I got a call from my mom today, who can always tell when something is not-so-great in my life. She always makes me feel better :)

Tommy is away on a month-long West coast and Midwest tour. He will be back in two weeks. I am so happy for his band, Archimedes, Watch Out!. They have been so blessed this tour with so many kind people, and places to stay. Unfortunately, they are stuck in Washington state with a broken transmission. Poor guys. I'm doing a pretty good job not missing him too terribly much. However, when I'm down like I am now it would be so wonderful to have a hug from him.

In good news: My best friend in the whole world is getting married in October, and I picked up my bridesmaid dress today. It is so pretty! She has good taste!



I also had my first Starbucks Cakepop, which I have been lusting over forever! It was heaven in my mouth I tell ya! I can't wait to try the others!



Have a happy Monday everyone!