Things That Suck

1. Law School - seriously one year was plenty!
2. Commander in Chief - it really pains me to say it, but its true
3. Verizon Video/New Jersey - for stealing my husband
4. Lack o' free time - see number 1
5. The end of summer
6. Grating my finger with the micro-plane grater - OUCH!
7. Missing my family
8. The obnoxious guy in my CrimPro AND BA class.
9. My friend Haley living so far away :(
10. Not having a car.

Things That Are Awesome

1. Hot Yoga - 600 calories in an HOUR AND 1/2!
2. Maggie - soooo cuddly
3. Finally getting tickets to Paul McCartney - Oct 8!
4. Floating Mountains, Singing Clouds
5. Fall Movies - North Country, Elizabethtown, The Family Stone
6. Desperate Housewives - I've miss you ladies
7. Pamela - having an extra person to help with the dog AND do the dishes (and she's pretty funny)
8. Amalah
9. Oprah - the old standby
10. Not having to pay for gas

North Carolina and TV

Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Originally uploaded by The Smooze.

We just had two lovely weekends in North Carolina. The first we spent with our friends Jennifer and David and there beautiful new baby Isabel. We got to see people we hadn't seen since we left and went to an awesome Coldplay concert. (Although Alltel Pavillion is a clusterf*** if I have EVER seen one!)

Last weekend, we went to our friends Pete and Pam's wedding at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens. It was an absolutely lovely wedding with chocolate cupcakes and lots of dancing which is always a good combination. They had a live band which was fun and different in the age of DJ's.

Since we've been back, I've been watching ALOT of TV since the beginning of the new season. I've stopped watching Lost (I got tired of being jerked around) and The West Wing (it just hasn't been the same since Sorkin left) so I have some room. So far My Name is Earl is the only one for sure being added to the line-up b/c damn Jason Lee is funny. I'm going to give How I Met Your Mom one more chance although Rome and Kitchen Confidential are probably not going to make the cut. Otherwise, I'll still be watching Desperate Housewives, Wife Swap, and OFCOURSE the absolute best show on television My Super Sweet Sixteen.

Assateague National Seashore

Ponies in the campsite
Originally uploaded by The Smooze.

Sarah and I went with our friends Annie and Kyle to Assateague National Seashore. This island has a bunch of once domesticated horses that are now "wild." They are a small breed, so they are affectionately known as wild ponies. The ponies, as evidenced by this photo, are pretty used to people. They were also quite unafraid of Maggie.

We had a wonderful time camping out and we hit the beach on Monday for a last gasp before the end of summer. The water was cold and pretty choppy, so there wasn't a whole lot of swimming, but the weather was beautiful. Maggie enjoyed the beach, but was confused by the sand and waves. Unfortunately, we failed to take a single picture of her. Ah well.

Hurricane Katrina Update

Now it seems Pamela will be attending American University for the fall semester and becoming the newest roommate at 9th and C. It's going to be a little crowded but she's a tiny little thing so that should help. Mainly, we are just glad we could be there for her. She arrives on Monday.

Hurricane Katrina

I don't know where to begin. Everytime I turn on the TV or check CNN the news seems to be getting worse and worse. The effects of Mother Nature and the actions of humans (good and bad) seem to boggle the mind. I've been horrified by images dead bodies and brough to tears by the tragic stories of survivors.

Luckily, it would seem we are turning the corner and now finding concrete ways to help the people of LA and MS. First of all, I am so proud to be a student at the Washington College of Law. They have offered up 20 free spaces to 3rd year law students at Loyola and Tulane law schools. The bookstore has offered free textbooks and the school is organizing free lodging. We have volunteered our extra bedroom. It felt indescribely good to do something concrete and positive although we don't know yet someone will be using it. Apparently, we aren't the only ones looking to help the refugees.

On a personal note, all of those we know and love in New Orleans escaped unharm. Nicholas's little sister Pamela was set to begin her senior year at Tulane. It now looks like she will have to at least spend her fall semester at another school - probably at home in Atlanta. Our friend Jeff is staying with a friend and also made it out ok.