The Pink Elephant

Today I took my first and maybe only trip to Crawford, TX. You know, the "Western White House." I was surprised at how tiny it was- population is in the field of 700- last time they counted-- which they might count quite often in hopes of bigger numbers- who knows. Anyway it is a cute little place with all it's main street shops- all 3 of them as well as the town hall and police station (which by the way- there was no one at)-- placed quaintly across from the railroad tracks and next to the only gas station/restaurant in town. You should go - just to see it.

We were looking around in the little stores- just browsing. Adam's parents were with us- so while they were more intently looking for something to purchase Adam and I waited outside. While I was sitting there I noticed something that didn't quite fit-- confetti on the side walk in front of this particular store. Not just any regular confetti- but rather elephant confetti, white elephants, purple elephants and pink elephants. I became very amused- not because I had just been to the Mayborne Museum and seen what the actual size of a Mammoth's head (related to elephants)-- but because these elephants were just for a political purpose. Someone didn't just step outside this store and throw some confetti to celebrate elephants.

I was amused- because some where- someone thought to make elephant and probably donkey confetti out of rather "girlie" colors. It is things like this - that make my stomach turn at the thought of American politics. Just these small details-- overseas people who are just trying to grasp freedom and democracy are more worried about dying and we are throwing confetti shaped as animals- but only elephants and donkeys.

It's October 17- and it's 91 outside!

This has been a very long week. Work has just been really stressing me out. I feel over worked and extremely under appreciated.. I guess that is how most people feel when it comes to work. Usually though, I think that I'm a big girl and I handle it all well-- but not this week. One night I came home and was so frustrated I almost cried- and then it made me sick to my stomach to think of me crying over that place. So my hope is that this week will be better- if not I'm sure to need therapy!

This weekend was grand. We carved pumpkins on Friday night with Katie & Chris. Originally we had planned to go to the "Heart O' Texas" fair (sidenote: It really does bother me that they abbreviate the word of- really it is 2 letters long!) but it was going to cost way to much for to little. Saturday night we had some people over to watch the movie "Saved". It was great! I really recommend it- now brace yourself because it does have Mandy Moore it in-- but it was still good. When I encounter people and they find out that my husband is in seminary- they automatically assume that I would be like the character of Mandy Moore-- and frankly people this really irritates me. I hate preconceived notions-- grrrr.

On a much happier note- Adam's parents are coming down this weekend!! YAY! We are super excited about this- they will be our first overnight guests in our new home. Then on Thursday Adam's hometown friend Mat will be staying with us, so the next few weeks will be full of visitors and that makes me glad.

I've been thinking about cutting my hair short. Probably not way short- I love having long hair it just takes forever to dry in the morning, but I just can't fully commit to taking the plunge. My biggest concern would be that it would make my round face look rounder- and I would have to try to glue it back on. I'll keep you posted.....

I hear the music when I look at you...

Well, it's official-- the crazy birds are back in Waco. Just imagine the ugliest and loudest bird ever... Now imagine them everywhere around you -- yes! just like the movie "the Birds". These things scare me - and they are swarming my office now in the evenings- soon I'll seem them everywhere and be forced to dash frantically to the car to avoid being pooped on...

Life has been good lately- busy though. Just got back from Jackie's wedding, it was really beautiful- it reminded me how much I really do care for her and miss her. Nick is great for her and I wish them the absolute best. And it was rumored they may come see us in good ole Texas! It was nice to be home in N.C. to see big trees and have nice roads- but as much as I felt comforted by the old sites, sounds and smells-- it just wasn't "home" any more. It was my family's home- I realized that my home whether I'm a fan or not is actually here in Texas or wherever Adam is--sappy I know.

Speaking of - Adam is in Atlanta right now at a conference. So I'm holding down the fort by my lonesome. It's not so bad- I've been super busy at work so that helps. I have been driving his car- I like driving it- it has keyless entry which is wonderful when it rains (side note: it's been raining everyday since he left). I have been listening to his "Mae" CD which is where the title of this post came from- I really like it- and it kinda makes me feel like Adam is still here- cheesy I know.

On a change of pace- I had a part time student quit on me this week. She called in at 7:45 and left a message that she was quitting! She had just been in on Monday and acted like everything was fine-didn't ask to speak to me about problems or anything- not to mention she was only working 6 hrs a week-- anyway- that made me pretty mad. So I called her back told her not to bother coming to get her check we would mail it and for her benefit- next time you quit a job- it's best to do it in person. What was she thinking!?