I don't know about Kansas, but Georgia's spring has been heavy with heat and humidity, though today we had some respite as a windy thunderstorm rolled in around 3:00, dropping the temperature quite a bit.
I hope everyone in KC is having fun with the cousins. I hear that Sharon's hosting a BBQ today. Yum!
I'm feeling mellow today ... slowly coming to the realization (and accepting) that our house isn't going to sell when we want/need it to and that I'll be moving to Wichita on my own while Trent continues working in Atlanta and maintaining the house while it's on the market. Who knows when it will sell. No one's looking at it. (Yes, we've talked about lowering the price.)
Oh well, I still think the move will be worth it in the long run. We just have to get through the hard part -- and the next several months will probably be kind of hard. I'm teaching full time and advising at KSU this summer and will be right up until I move. There's so much to think about (besides the house) ... planning for new classes at WSU, packing up my office at work and whatever we can fit into a little trailer for me to take to KS (my apartment will likely be furnished with a bed and camping chairs -- ha ha!), figuring out cobra insurance since there will be a 3 month gap between KSU and WSU (luckily, we've gotten all of our doctor stuff taken care of for this year -- and I'm stocking up on prescriptions before I leave -- using my noggin').
I just need to keep thinking about the long run -- better quality of life in a smaller city, proximity to family, different job opportunities for Trent. Eventually, it will all work out.
I forgot to tell you all about the triathlon Trent and I signed up for in Newnan, GA, two weeks ago. Trent was talking smack leading up to the race, saying how he was gonna smoke me. Well, his time was about 90 minutes faster than mine ...
Because he didn't even finish the swim! :-) The big talker (who hadn't been swimming because of his work schedule) opted to catch a ride on the jet ski 200 yards into the lake swim. He was in good spirits after the race though. And I was pleased with my performance. The swim was fine, the bike ride was glorious and hilly -- out in the GA countryside--and I finished the run strong. All in all, it was a good day. Later, that day we chilled at a party at my colleague's home.
Last weekend, we invited an older gentleman from my church, Al, (and his lady friend) for grilled pork chops, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, and chocolate silk pie. Al used to sing in the choir with me, and he really likes visiting with Trent, so we all had a good chat and a tasty meal.
Quiet weekend for me while Trent's at work (the Royals are in town this weekend!). I went to tri training at the Y this morning, and I've been doing chores and looking at Wichita apartments online. I'll move the last week of July. Fortunately, I think Trent will be able to help me. Yay!
I hope you're all having a great weekend! Love you!
My friend Brenda & I headed to KC yesterday to enjoy the Tim Mcgraw/Lady Antebellum concert at the Sprint Center. It was a great show. There was an over an hour delay between acts which was kind of a drag. However, during the delay, a Tim Mcgraw kept walking around the arena. Sometimes he would be walking with employees. People who weren't close actually thought it was really him & were screaming & trying to take his picture. It was pretty entertaining. He walked right by us several times so we knew it wasn't Tim. Another highlight of the delay was getting to be filmed for a audience scene for the upcoming Tim Mcgraw/Gweneth Paltrow movie. We had to scream & chant Gweneth's characters name, Kelly. It was really cool & the people filming even made jokes about the look-alike. During Tim's performance, he sang Tiny Dancer by Elton John. He pulled a couple little girls from the front row up on stage & twirled them around then gave them each a hug. It was really sweet. We had a great time.
