The Dreamer vs. The Realist

C: "When I say the word 'wedding', what do you think?"

L: "Me, you, marriage, a ring"

C: "...and?"

L: "family, church, in Florida (and Angola), flowers, dancing..."

C: "...and?"

L: "a BIG Party!

L: "Ok, when I say the word 'wedding', what do you think?"

C: "Me, you, church, BILLS."

Summer Time = Travel Time

Yay for summer vacations and travel! Below are some of the trips I have planned so far:

June 17 - June 21: Chicago, IL and Madison, WI
July 3 - July 8: Boston, MA and Providence, RI

Once training starts it will be hard for me to get away. But hopefully I will still get to do some day/weekend trips to Charleston, Myrtle Beach (again!), Atlanta and maybe even Savannah. Would love to go back to Florida again...maybe will go if you make it down South Jowee???

Also, now that Tolu lives in New York...I am going to plan a trip there soon!

Ahhhh i love travelling!

Hang with the Goode family on Wednesdays at 9pm!

If you haven't caught The Goode Family yet then you do not know what you are missing! Its a lil of Family Guy, Beavis and Butthead, King of the Hill with a social conscience. It brings up so many green values that people should really listen to.

My green tip of the day would be to Get to know your neighbors. Get involved in your community. Make your neighborhood a better place to live. So don't be shy, go out there and introduce yourself to somebody! Attend a community meeting, a local event and buy from local vendors.

I am on this tip of trying to buy as much veggies and fruits from local farmers. I attend farmers markets and do my best to only shop at grocery stores that support SC farmers. SC is in a really bad state financially and I need to do my part to help boost the economy. Most importantly, its healthier and more socially conscious to buy from local farmers. Think about the low wages that 3rd world countries are paid to be laborers for cheap food? Also, what about the pesticides used to drive the product down in price? I know its hard when you have nothing in your bank account...trust me, I've been there. But the benefits outweigh the negatives in the long run. I am sure of it.

I can't say that I am completely different or have gone to the extreme. After all, as the Goode family motto states..."Its so hard being Good".

official start of the summer.

Since I have been in a Maymester course, I haven't really had a true summer yet. Until this past weekend of course :)

I got to spend some time at home. It was so refreshing to be at home and not have to worry about anything at work or even what to eat at dinner because everyone was feeding me! I enjoyed the warm weather. We went to the beach and I actually swam...which is something I haven't done at the beach in a long time!

C. and another friend came with me. We had the best time! Also, Teddy endured his first road trip and overall first trip to Florida. He got to meet his cousin Zee, which was not so pleasant. Needless to say, they are not fans of eachother. Zee is quite playful while Teddy likes to be by himself. At one point, Teddy almost bit Zee for constantly bugging him. Zee almost killed Teddy when he approached his bowl. But fortunately, both doggies escaped with any bruises!

Did lots of shopping :) C. bought me a hot white blazer that I plan to wear mucho this summer. Had some car troubles. Car got towed after a night of dancing at Clearwater beach. Plus on the way home, as C. turned a curve in the highway, he ran over a piece of a tire on the road :( no bueno for sure! Fortunately, we got home safe and sound and we'll see how much damage was made to the Beamie.

Now that I am home, I am rested but grungingly going to work tomorrow. I was sorta productive today...paid bills and bought my ticket to Chicago!!! Can't wait :)