Can Time Apart Strenghten a Relationship?

This weekend Chris and I went our separate ways. I hit the road for a girls trip to Huntsville, Alabama while Chris went rafting with his friends and the church youth group. During my trip, the girls and I enjoyed shopping, exploring the Space Center, and lounging by the pool. We shared many stories and laughs. Chris spent the weekend throwing himself down rapids and chaperoning the youth boys. Apart we each had a terrific weekend. We got to spend time with our friends and have a little adventure.

Once we got home, we were excited to see each other and spill the beans about all that had happened while we were our separate ways. It made for a great conversation and we reconnected with each other. I am always amazed at how much I want to talk to Chris when we are not together. I want him to know about all the great things I did and I want to know what he is up to. They say to marry someone you truly enjoy talking to because later in life all the sexual connection will go away and what will be left is a great friend. Chris is a great friend, he is my best friend.

So I guess what I am trying to say is spend some time apart because it makes you appreciate their presences.

I'm Looking for a Nomadic Tribe to Join

Now that I am in the throws of moving, I can see why being a Nomad is so appealing. They never have to worry about selling a house, keeping it unrealistically clean, or organizing years worth of junk that I thought was treasure when I bought it. The Tribe's only concern is can I walk and do I have my tent and donkey?

Yesterday, the Realtor Caravan came through the house. We had only positive "showing comments," but that all means nothing unless they bring a client to look at the house. So, I will just wait by my phone for a call that someone is coming to look at the house. Good news - if you want to talk, I will be by the phone at all times.

My Last Mississippi Bunco

Last night was a sad night for me because it was my last Mississippi Bunco game (at least until December). For all of you out there who do not know what bunco is, allow me to explain. Bunco is a dice game played with 8 to 12 players. The object is to score as many points as possible in a round before the head table gets to 21 points. My bunco group gets together once a month to play. Over the last two years, the women in my bunco group have come to our game the 3rd Monday of each month ready to let their hair down and have fun.

To all my bunco babes, I will miss you and the comedy show that transpires during our monthly get-together. Aside from the wonderful food and delicious drinks, you have each made me laugh so much. I am not saying goodbye, just that I can't wait for co-ed Bunco in December.

Goodbye Mississippi, Hello Tennessee

Well, its official. Chris and I are packing up our house and moving back to Knoxville. Even though we knew this day would eventually come when we moved to Mississippi, I am still sad to say goodbye to our house, my job, our church, but most of all our friends. The past three years have been wonderful and that is in large part because of the people we have met. I am thankful that Chris and I have had the opportunity to start our marriage in a new place without the comforts of hometown ties.



So, here is the dirt about the new jobs. Chris has a landscape design position with Greenscapes of Knoxville and is going to begin work on a Masters of Landscape Architecture at UT. I have a job with UT College of Law in Annual Giving and Alumni Affairs. We are both really excited about our new jobs. The other perk (ask me another day and it may not be a perk) is that we are both closer to family. It will be nice to spend time with family without rushing to fit everything into a 48 hour visit.



Stay posted because the adventure of moving is just beginning.