Sick Week

Nathan and I both caught a cold this week. Actually, Nathan caught a cold and gave it to me. We are both so sniffly and congested.

Nathan stayed home from work on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Too bad I was too busy working to get to hang out with him on the couch.

Tonight we are out to dinner for Jase's birthday, and then tomorrow...Halloween!

Hopefully we'll feel good enough to go out and celebrate.

An Early Halloween

On Saturday night, we went to a totally fun Halloween party at Park Tavern. I'm not sure why it was held a week before the real Halloween, though. Nathan and I went as 'Cougar' and 'attacked by a Cougar', but people thought he was a zombie and that I was a kitty. It was more obvious when we did the signature move, seen here:

And it's hard to believe, but that is my real hair. Rrawwrr.

For the real Halloween this Friday, we are thinking of doing something more low-key. Perhaps going to the Virginia Highlands to watch little kids trick or treat, and then a dinner date?

Long Week

It's Saturday! Finally!

What a long week. I was in Birmingham, AL for work on Tuesday and Wednesday. Going to BHAM is always productive, but always exhausting. When I got home, Nathan surprised me with a newly cleaned apartment and flowers. He is the best.

On Wednesday night, we had dinner at Beleza with some new friends who were introduced to us by our friend Danny. Beleza is an amazing organic restaurant with the BEST drinks in Atlanta. We love Beleza.

Thursday night was my turn to host book club. I always enjoy catching up with the book club girls, and since this was my first time hosting, I put together quite a spread:

Only two girls showed up! BUT, it was actually very fun, as the more intimate group lent itself to a lot of great conversation (and more wine per person).

This is our first weekend in Atlanta in three weeks, and it's so nice to be home.

Happy Tears

I think Charlottesville might be the most perfect place to visit in the Fall. It really is so beautiful.

I had not been back to UVA since the last time they played UNC two years ago- one of the first trips Nathan and I took together. Sadly for Nathan, the UNC losing streak to UVA continued this weekend, but it didn't prevent us from having a fabulous time regardless. I told Nathan that from the moment we arrived to town, I felt constantly on the verge of tears. That is how happyI was to be back.

We stayed at Jenny and Matthews lovely new home, they were so sweet to have us.

Saturday Morning always means a visit to the Farmer's Market. I think Charlottesville's Market is AMAZING. I found this flower stand, full of gorgeous Dahlias.

Followed by brunch with Melissa, but I was so excited to catch up, I forgot to take pictures!

Of course we took pics on the Lawn!

After the game, a delicious dinner at The Local...lots of wine and good conversation with the Sachs' and the future Barrys.

I feel so lucky to have gone to such a wonderful school.

Wedding Pictures

I just received proofs for about 1,000 pictures from our wedding weekend.

I love them, but I have no idea where to start! Selecting pictures and organizing them into albums is going to be a HUGE project.

Also, it's about 85 degrees today in Atlanta...just crazy!

A Carolina Weekend

This is how a Carolina weekend works:

A Long drive, Friday night dinner at Crooks Corner, then relaxing in preparation for Saturday. Saturday morning breakfast on Franklin Street, then tailgating with friends.

UNC v. Notre Dame. Carolina wins big...the crowd goes wild.

Drinks at the Franklin, off to bed, and then breakfast at Foster's Market, my favorite.

Another long drive. Home again.

Getting ready for Charlottesville next weekend!

Working from Home

I have a love/hate relationship with my work setup. Some days I feel so lucky to be able to work from home, and here's why:

1. I don't have to wear a business suit, business casual, or any of that nonsense. My work from home 'uniform' usually involves jeans, a tank top, and a cardigan. More recently, I hate to admit that I have been wearing my juicy sweatpants for work. Don't worry, you will never see me in them outside of the house.

2. Eating at home. I actually love being able to drink my own coffee, in one of my gorgeous new coffee cups (with saucers, always), while I go over the morning news. I love being able to make healthy lunches at home, which is so much cheaper and more delicious than eating out.

3. No commuting! Atlanta is just the WORST when it comes to driving. Traffic, traffic, everywhere. I'm still stubbornly holding out on ever having to buy a car, and working from home makes that much easier.

Why working from home is not so fun:

1. Do you ever have one those days when you look at the clock and realize that half the work day is over and you haven't interacted with anyone at all? I have those often. Sometimes Nathan comes home and I realize that he's the first person I've spoken to all day...and that is a scary feeling.

2. Distractions, distractions. People wonder if working from home results in me just watching TV all day, but actually, I rarely watch TV. If the TV is on, its usually on CNBC for some background noise. One thing I learned pretty quickly in my new set up is that daytime television is the WORST. Ugh. It's just awful. Mostly, my distractions come in the form of little things to do around the house. Why not organize my closet? Why not go for a quick run outside? Why not throw in a quick load of laundry? Distracting!

Really, I can't complain. Working from home is great.

Rainy Day

This is what it looks like outside today:

There is no sun, good thing we have Sunflowers inside!

Today, for me, it's all about staying cozy inside and getting a lot of work done.

So sad that Nathan has to work late every night this week.

Lazy Sunday

Lazy Sunday started off in a very delicious way:

Nathan's homemade blueberry pancakes...yummy.

Last night the UNC crowd came over to watch their team demolish UConn...there was pizza and wine, and a lot of cheering.

Our friends David and Jenny brought us these lovely flowers, which reminded them of the color of our wedding flowers. So sweet of them to think of us!

How lucky am I to live in a home filled with flowers?

Farmer's Market

I love the Farmer's Market on Saturday Mornings.

Today we bought: Tomatoes, Cilantro, Arugula, Blueberries, one Eggplant, and of course, Fleurs.


Now it's time for some college football...ah, Fall.