Oh, Just a Ramble.

So, away from good ole' Athens, I sit at home. The second abrupt home coming I've had this quarter. Speaking of this quarter, I wake up at 9:30 am each morning asking when it is ever going to be over. I know most people don't like the snow and cold air, but I truly believe no one hates it as much as I do. Probably why this quarter obviously isn't my favorite.
Anyways, being at home. I'm surprised at how nice it feels. I'm not one to get homesick...at all really. But I've found myself enjoying Springfield this time. Seeing my brothers and sisters is nice, but they are so young that they don't understand the whole concept of visiting home, so then after my being there about an hour, they are all off on their own playing video games and ignoring my presence. It doesn't bother me.
Going to see my Dad, though, that's what gets to me. After being at college, I've realized how close and how much I really admire him. During my parents' divorce not too long ago, he became my friend, instead of the normal father figure that does the bills,etc. And our relationship has grown ever so much since then. We don't talk on the phone much [although I wish we did], but every time I come home, it's him I want to go see. I came home today and he was telling me all of his plans for the future and getting his Master's and PhD and I'm so proud of him. In my eyes, he IS the wisest, smartest man in the world and no one will ever compare.
I love you Dad.

On another note, (this is a long one)--We were driving today on the never-ending Route 50 and listening to Dave Matthews. So for an hour, I got lost in the wind from the window and the surprisingly enjoyable ear-shattering level of music, not noise, pounding from the speakers. This is why I love summer. That IS my summer. The hot summer air, the feeling of "chill"... I can't explain it. I really think summer makes me a 100% more happier person ( not that I'm ususally not happy). So now that today's 50 degree weather and Liz Mace's Dave Cd has teased me, I will be cursing the cold even more when it comes again!

I'm pretty sure this is a sign I will not live in Ohio. Or at least during the winter.

Celebrate we will
Because life is short but sweet for certain ❧

tic, tac, toe, nobody listened to Plumber Joe

Classy way to say ... Obama won that game..

the flock to athens

Fact: Halloween in Athens, OH is the third largest celebration/gathering behind Mardi Gras and New Years at Times square.
Fact: Nearly 25,000 people crowded the famous Court St this year.
Fact: A step up from last year, there were 53 party animals hauled in by the 5-O.

Yes, it's a fact. If you weren't a part of Halloween in Athens, you weren't a part of Halloween at all. Sarah Palin and Micheal Phelps around every corner. Court street, Washington Street, and every house party you walked into, you know you could find ghosts, ghouls, and drunken fools.
The second I stepped on Court St., I was on a mission to find the best character out there. I saw some real live bling walking around. The Heisman Trophy, self-painted all over in gold, caught my eye. Even the lame offices workers decided to make it out to the party. Dwight Schrute, from The Office, was spotted. And maybe I just liked that one because I like the show, but either way, he was legit. A few fellas even attempted to make some breakfast on their own "brick oven" right there on the cobble stone-- giant strips of bacon being flipped by the giant spatula. But I'd have to say the ones who topped it were pretty clever. I saw these gamers quite a few times that night. A life-size, 3-D, row of Tetris gets the gold medal in my book.

Overall, I'd say it was a true "howl"-o-ween with all the scary, interesting, and obnoxious costumes. But really, if your a bobcat or a real Athenian, the famous celebration was nothing out of the norm. Well, other than the sea of crazy creatures wandering on the main street.

Happy Halloween! Welcome, November, and say hello to Week 9!

Oh and happy elections!
Hope you all voted!