a taste of home

although i am completely in love with the city i live in, living 500 miles from your favorite state, your friends, and family can elicit homesickness (not sure if that is a word) every once in a while. usually i am prepared for this. it happens during the fall, the time in ga when the leaves are changing, the air is crisp and cool, sweaters are on the shelves in stores, and most importantly uga football is in full swing. it's during this time in nola when it is still 80 degrees, the leaves never change, the air is muggy, sweaters taunt you on the shelves because you will never wear them, and uga football must be watched on tv. the fall i expect being homesick, the summer...never!


well all that to say, i have been VERY homesick. missing good friends who are enjoying new relationships, fun weekends, and babies on the way. missing braves games on friday nights and screen on the green. missing jazz concerts on the lawn at the carter center and walks through centennial park with children splashing in the fountains. missing mostly the people but also the peaches, tubing in the mountains, and enjoying a drink on the marietta square.


being homesick has taught me a lot, mostly that this world is not my home, that i am called to something greater than myself, and to appreciate sweet times with family and friends. although i can't go to a braves game or visit erin at work at the marietta square (I would be a frequent visitor at her new job!) i have two sweet men in my life that remind me that home is not that far away! we all ventured out to chick-fil-a for spicy preview week for a little taste of home :)

spicy vip's excited about the new sandwich! (but i am mostly excited about my brother living in new orleans all summer--i feel my homesickness lessening all ready :)

a thumbs up from someone who is well versed in spicy foods, if he likes it, it must be good! (also he is a wonderful reminder of the state i love, i'm so thankful he is sharing this journey with me)

and yes, i do realize that in this new blogging venture, two posts have been about chick-fil-a. i promise i will try to work on that :)