Sea of Orange

Hmph! Grrr! WHYYYYYY? That pretty much sums up my disappointment in my football teams yesterday and today. I went to watch my vols play, but apparently they only wanted to play for the first half. In case you don't know, it.got.ugly....so ugly, in fact, that I had to leave in the third quarter because I couldn't watch it anymore. It would have been awesome to see TN win to the number 7 team, but I knew it was a lofty hope. I still had fun before the game and during the first two quarters, though! Meaghan and I drove up to campus early to tailgate with my grandparents. They're so much fun! I'm still glad I went. I felt right at home in the sea of orange and I can't wait to go again next year. Hopefully I'll be able to watch a game or two in Alaska when I get back. It's just not the same pouring a glass of O.J. and settling in to watch a ballgame at 8 in the morning, though...Darn time change!

As if a loss from the college side wasn't bad enough, my NFL teams let me down, too. Raiders lost, Colts lost...it was a bad weekend for my favs. Oh well at least the Steelers won! Enough about football- I don't want to get all worked up again. Let's back up to Friday, shall we?

I had plans to go to Cookeville (my college town) to visit some friends there, but we re-scheduled so everyone could make it. I ended up spending time with my loves- Laura and Miranda. (Thanks for the flowers, balloon, and chocolate, MLJ!) We did a little shopping, then went out for sushi, and then we went to see a fabulous 80's cover band, The Breakfast Club, in the Old City. I can't really describe to you how much I missed these ladies. I had a great time catching up with them! I rolled into Loudon (and into bed) finally around 1 am with plans to wake up at 5 am to go fishing. Unfortunately, my step-dad and I woke up, drove to the fishing site, put on our waders, and then the sky opened up. It poured! I haven't seen rain like that in so long, but I heard they REALLY need it in this area so I suppose we couldn't complain. I was still thankful for the time to hang with Joe so all was good!

All in all, it was a good weekend. To remember back nine years ago at how scared I was, how intimidated, paranoid, and heartbroken I felt and then to recognize how far this country has come gives me hope. Life was only made more precious to us nine years ago. I was happy to have spent a "normal" September 11th eating terrible foods, spending time with family, and watching a little football. I spent the day appreciating the little things and enjoying each day I have left here on Earth. As it should be! But what powerful emotions that day can evoke. I was sure to take a few moments to remember those who were directly affected by the tragedy in prayer.

I have many more activities to attend to so I might be MIA this week. I also want to tell you that I've been taking lots of pictures that I'll be sure to share with you in a couple weeks when I get back to Alaska- I just forgot to bring the cord with me. Forgive me?

One more thing...After I posted (Mil)ing it Over, other ladies joined in and I have since added their links. Go check them out, would ya? Tell em Mrs. K sent ya!