Bayou Bound

This past weekend my friend Steph and i took a road trip to Baton Rouge to see her man and my really cool friend Ryan.

Got to meet some more of Ryan's HILARIOUS family. They are so precious and so funny. I feel like I've known them my whole life.

Friday night we had dinner with Ryan's mom and dad at this little Italian restaurant. All three of them just got new iPhones and were trying to teach Mr. Edwards how to use iTunes. 

After that we met up with his two brothers, Brett and Chase, and Chase's sweet friend Rachel.

We went to a really cool little venue to see a cover band who played a little of everything including; Kings of Leon, Usher and ZZ Top.  They were actually pretty good and entertaining.

Saturday we had Lunch with the family at Albasha's - my absolute favorite greek and lebanese restaurant. Later that day Ryan and I moseyed around Baton Rouge, had dinner and made a "must" trip to Counter Culture. If you are not familiar with this place, make yourself familiar with it, and when you do, order the HUMPHREY YOGART. Its plain frozen yogurt with granola, grapes, bananas and honey drizzled on top. Absolutely wonderful.

That night i got to meet his grandparents and aunts and uncles. They are all HOOTS. Such a fun family.

Sunday Ryan and I picked up some lunch from Raisin' Canes and did a little shopping at the Louisiana Mall. Ryan bought his FIRST wallet. After having to get 3 new licenses within the time that we've started hanging out, it was much needed. 

Steph and I left around 3 that day and had a good ride back. 

Now I'm back at work.

Had fun doing a little shopping today with Debbie and my mom.

At Home in Homewood is dangerous for me. I did make a purchase but stayed under $20.

My "post-shop" recovery has been slow but I am getting much better. 

Violet Hill by Coldplay

I know, I know... It's been a while.

Just when i feel like my life (all 20 whopping years) has come to an odd dead end as far as just not knowing what to do next or what God has planned for that time, He sends something.

Every time. 

This time it's not something for sure, but its definitely an exciting ride i'm on. 

I'm enjoying this age. The uncertainty, the lack of responsibilities a real grown up has, never knowing what the next day holds... 

This has also been a time of learning how important family really is and who my true friends are. 

I'm learning who I am and what things I enjoy on my own. Something I've never really taken the time to do.

Lately I have been taking a book down to the pool and just reading for hours. Dad gave me 2 books from his new favorite author. (they are really good so far by the way... you should check him out: Charles Martin)

Mom and I have been hanging out a lot too, as always.

She makes me laugh and see things more clearly- sometimes. LOL. 

Steph and I are taking a road trip down to Baton Rouge to see her man and my really cool friend Ryan. 

It should be a good trip. 

Can i stamp you?

Today i became a Notary.

Technically i became one several weeks ago when the NSA Premium Package arrived at work.

I spent 2 weeks taking a 1hr course, which i took 21 times before i called and asked what i was taking it for.

Come to find out... your score counts for nothing.

NOTHING.

I WASTED WEEKS feeling like a complete imbecile. 

My stamper is in the mail along with my insurance bond. (whatever that is.)

I'm thinking about stamping my arm over and over with it,

being that it may be the ONLY thing i ever sign and stamp.

Tomorrow Hannah and I leave for Houma, La.

We will be going to the river with some of our closest friends for the Cuarto de Julio.

It should be quite the experience.

...Ole'.