bittersweet.. but in a good way.

I had originally started this post on Wednesday night but needed a few days to get my thoughts together, due to how upset I was.

It is official. Sean and Alice are on the road! I spoke to Sean yesterday afternoon and they were on their way to Hot Springs, AR. Today is going to be a non-driving day for them so they can relax and get a break. We have been texting back and forth but it was a great thing to hear my brother's voice and catch up. If interested their blog is- http://seanandalice.blogspot.com/2009/01/troutville-or-bust.html

The reason I needed a few days was I was an emotional wreck. They were here Wednesday night to say good-bye. I was so good at controlling my emotions until they drove away. Then I was a mess. I am not going to lie because my brother is one of my best friends and now he is so far away. Thursday morning I was a bit emotional but became overwhelmed with emotion when Alice sent me a text that they were leaving Philly. I KNOW this is what they need to do to make things work. I KNOW they will be happy out in California. It is the distance. NYC- train ride away. California- a bit of a ride away. It will all work out... for sure!

I am feeling better and I am so excited for them to make this move in life! I know, and have come to terms with, that I will not see them until right before the wedding. As long as they are here on August 29, 2009- if not before- it will make my day!

2009 already!

2009 is upon us! Most of our guest just left after spending the night in our Cape Cod home. It was great to see everyone, especially one person from my past. I had not see my old friend, Kevin, in sometime. Initially, he was my brother's friend but he was more like a brother to me. It was kinda sad when my brother and him lost touch for a long time. He was married young and had kids young too. He is divorced now but is happy with his life and 3 kids. If he is happy, then I am happy for him! It was really great that he dropped by and hung out for a little while. I missed him a lot. Now my brother and him are getting back on track, despite Sean moving to the West Coast.

I find it amazing that you are able to track people down via the Internet. Amazingly, Facebook has re-introduced me to so many people I have lost touch with! I am one person that loves pictures and I love seeing them from the past and the present.

Anywho, I am excited for 2009. I am going to try to eat right and work out as much as I can, without killing myself! I have pulled out my Low-Carb Cookbook and plan on blowing the dust of the South Beach Diet Cookbook too! I will keep you all posted!

I hope you all have a great New Year!!