Dude. My boss sent these out. A single house that was built after Katrina/Rita withstood Ike.. The pics are amazing..
http://www.ireport.com/blogs/ireport-blog/2008/09/18/the-last-house-standing
Other pics from Ike...including better ones of the house...
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/09/the_short_but_eventful_life_of.html
My fear of dark water would NOT.BE.GOOD. in that situation. Once I saw the pic of the gator wandering around, I felt like I couldn't breathe...just READING THE STORY. I never understood panic attacks until this dark water fear. I remember trying to race someone to a buoy in the lake once. I am a good swimmer, people.. was on the swim team...and lifeguarded. And I got halfway out, realized I was in the middle of dark water and started FREAKING.OUT. I have never swam so fast back to shore in my life.... Weird. I realize I'm weird.
The Grey's Anatomy season finale was on last night (kinda weird b/c I was actually talking about it yesterday) Anyway, I guess it's b/c the season premiere is next week! (woo hoo!!!). I am such a sicko for the romantic stuff. I mean really..the end..with Mere and Derek...*happy sigh* I used to HATE that shit. I dont know when that changed...haha.. I used to never cry at tv (b/c it's TELEVISION, people), but now, I'm lucky if I make it through an ep of Grey's without bawling about something. It's odd that I date people that aren't really that romantic. Granted, I'll trade loyalty and a solid connection with someone for romance any day. But, it's just comedic to me...
I leave for Chicago today and I'm really excited! I've got on my typical plane outfit-jeans and a white baby tee and heels. I'm NOT checking a bag. I think it's ridiculous to pay 25 bucks to check a bag. NO! We're gonna go see Mamma Mia and shop and take ridiculous photos and party (of course) and and and... :) My friend, Sara, is also headed up there this weekend and we might meet up with her to go to an 80s dance bar... *You're already imagining that, arent you?* haha.. Anyway, Aaron's having guys weekend so I'm sure I'll see him at some point, but I'm super excited about girl time... SUPER!
I've figured out recently that I'm in a weird place... I'm in a place where I'm tired of ambiguity on all fronts. Example: I want a car; I'm tired of just thinking about it. I want to feel more settled. I am SO tired of second guessing everything. Does that ever stop? It's rough to have enough life experience to know 1/2 of what you need to know to make decisions. The other 1/2 is all risk. And well...I'm a lawyer. I calculate risk. When I cant calculate it, it takes me forever to do it. It's like...when I jumped off the waterfall. The video (which many of you saw) featured a very freaked out Jax...lol...but I was determined to do it. When people started yelling at me to do it, I freaked more and sat down. But, once I was alone with my own thoughts, I decided to do it and that I just had to go for it. Thats how I operate. Sometimes I just sit on the waterfall too long before jumping, I think... That was just a general rant, but just sayin...
And...I finally got my allergy pills from the pharmacy so life.is.good. again. I'm SUPER tired today, but I can breathe...............ahhhhh........
Hope everyone has a great weekend! Look for fun pics from the Chi! I dont get back til Monday late, so I'll talk to you on Tuesday!
3 comments:
enjoy your girl time, dear! mamma mia is the BEST movie to go see when you're in that girlfriend/soul sister kind of mood. : )
as far your "1/2 risk" dilemma, i'm not sure any of us will every really get over that. so, even though it sucks, i suppose it's perfectly natural. : )
have a safe trip! and thanks for the bday wishes! xo
***p.s. i'm not sure if i'll be at homecoming or not...
i totally understand your fear of dark water. my boyfriend is in love with the river here in arkansas so i went with him, i didnt realize how bad it was until we were throwing the football back and forth and i missed catching it and went past the shore and i couldnt go get it, i was FROZEN! so i totally get it, plus its like i can see the dead people reaching up from the depths to touch me!! i know its freakish but i feel your pain! and i can swim too!!
First of all, you are super entertaining. I came across you blog through my dearest friend Rachel. You're funny. Nice work.
Second of all, you never stop second guessing yourself. Unless you start going backwards. BUT, the good news, you do find a way to cope with the anxiety and you learn to be manage it.
Keep up the good work.
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