Happy

So it's Friday night and I'm laying in my bed, vegging out, and watching "What Not to Wear" and I am LOVING EVERY SECOND of it! The only thing that could make it any better -- is if Justin were laying beside me. I think that this is the 1st weekend I have spent at home in Myrtle in months. I feel like all I've done is travel like a crazy girl and this weekend is all about just relaxing and getting a lil me back.

My job is going F-A-N-T-A-B-U-L-O-U-S-L-Y! I feel so at home and good about what we are doing and trying to achieve at the firm and it makes my heart happy to know that I have a good person for a boss. His whole family is great: him, his wife and his kids. They are all just great. I'm learning so much and he gives me an opportunity to put my 2 cents in. I've finally found exactly where I need to be.

Justin is studying for the bar exam in Columbia and I am LOVING that he is finally in the same state as I am! He's stressed out and going through all that is the bar exam but he is surviving and doing well. He finally gets why I was such a mess last summer.

Last weekend one of my good friends Johnathan Minga got married in TN! Let me first say this, Minga is one of the best men I know. He is good, kind, thoughtful, sweet and genuine. And he found a girl that is just as lovely and great as he is and it was a true gift to be able to witness their marriage. It was great to see friends from law school too. Gosh, I miss my law school friends. Next weekend is Janet and Thomas' wedding in Asheville and I am BEYOND excited about the upcoming nuptuals!!! I feel like I had a hand in the whole thing --- I mean I did get the 2 of them together! Ah!!!! YAY!!! A ton of our law school friends will be there for the weekend and I my heart leaps at the idea of seeing their lil faces.

Tomorrow I think I'm going to go sit on the beach, read my new Grisham book and just "Being." I think I need a little ME time and I'm excited.

XOXOXO

Updates

My new job is going fantastically! I love it. I have a fantastic boss, I'm meeting great people, learning new things and I'm a part of something bigger than me and I am HAPPY! I drove to Columbia to visit Justin tonight and I'm heading to Johnson City in the morning for Minga's wedding. I just love Minga and I'm super excited to see him take the big plunge with such a kind person (Christina). Off to bed my loves.

A New START!

Today I started my new job!!! And it went great. After leaving my last job I was actually bombarded with 3 job offers and I ended up taking a job with a solo guy that made me feel super comfortable and was just a nice guy who was normal. He and his wife (and his kids) are all just great and I am so thankful that God has placed such a fantastic opportunity in my life.

I'm looking forward to Katy's Bridal Shower this weekend! Mom and I have been planning feverishly, trying to make everything just perfect for my baby sister. We have 65 ladies coming to the house for a fabulous shin-dig. I can't wait to post pics of all the fun.

Justin starts Bar Prep class in Columbia next week. I was thinking back about being nervous about starting my preparation for the bar exam and all of the craziness that ensued. I do not envy him one bit. The bar exam is one of those things you would not wish on your worst enemy. AH! THE PRESSURE! But the pressure makes the diamond, right? I know he will do just fine and has nothing to worry about.

Off to watch the Real Housewives of NYC!

XOXO

Justin Gradutated From Lawyer School!

I know it's been a while since I've posted but I've been running around the South East like a mad woman! Last Thursday I spent all day in court in Dillon, SC dealing with an appointed DSS case. A heart wrencher to say the least. It took 2 1/2 hours to get to Dillon due to thick smoke/fog. You literally could not see more than 5 ft in front of the car. Scary. On the way back to town, I got a call from an attorney I have been in talks with about a job and got a formal offer--- Of which I accepted. I'm super excited about this new avenue. I think it will be a fabulous fit.

I left out Thursday night for NC and on Friday my parents and I drove up to Grundy, VA for Justin's law school graduation! Hip! Hip! Hooray! He did it! Okay, enough with all the exclamation points. After graduation on Saturday and lunch at Cuz's (a crazy BBQ place with fantastic food), Justin and I headed to Knoxville to unpack all of his "stuff." I've determined that men/boys do not have belongings they have "stuff" or maybe the better word is "shit." So off to K-ville we went, truck loaded down with the Virginia mountains in our rearview mirror. Leaving Grundy was bitter sweet. In my heart I knew I would not be returning for quite some time. There's something about that little, tiny mountain town that makes my heart so happy and warm. Maybe it's because I loved all of my classmates so much, or maybe it was where I found out what I am really made of, or maybe it's because Grundy is the place that Justin and I met. It's the place that we became friends, made 2 am Huddle House runs, played Scrabble for hours and the place where I fell in love with that silly boy. Ah, I just love Grundy and ASL.

Okay, enough with my stroll down memory lane. We spent Sunday unloading and unpacking and on Monday we left out early for Franklin, TN where we picked up a car Justin bought. After a 12 hour fiasco, we hit the road for NC. We stayed in NC and hit the road for Myrtle Beach on Wednesday night. AH!!! I'm so sick of traveling.

Today, I met with my first big personal injury case and I really am excited about helping my new clients! I really feel like I can make a difference and do it well. YAY!

This weekend is Justin's birthday and I have no clue what to do for him......last year I took him to Abingdon for dinner and a drive in movie. Maybe we will go to the Darlington race this year. He loves Nascar and I know he would have a blast.

Time for bed,

Amy