Friday Favorites

Today is my LAST Friday in Miami. Hard to believe it. But it's true. This week has been a roller coaster. A roller coaster of emotions, things to do, and just so much. Moving is so super exciting. Especially since we will be with our families and our friends soon! But, it's been emotionally, physically, and mentally draining on both of us! There is so much to plan, to do, to change, to pack, etc. So much to see, explore, and say goodbye to! It's all for the best, but it's a bit exhausting. Here are some of the highlights from this week :D

1) MOVING HOME- duh. I dont think this needs anymore explanation.

2) Thanksgiving- See my last post, but just everything about that trip was wonderful :D

3) The drive back to Miami- we were really nervous it was going to take us a long time. Last year on that Sunday after Thanksgiving it took us almost 18 hours to get back, when it usually only takes 12-13. However, this year we left pretty early and didnt hit much traffic at all! In fact, we only hit real traffic when we got close to Miami. We made it in 12 hours! YAY!  Now we only have to make that trip ONE MORE TIME! WOOT!

4) Happy Hour- John and I have SO much that we want to do before we leave. So we started with happy hour at local sports bar this week. They have great deals and great wings! It was a lot of fun :D And they dont have happy hour in NC- so we wanted to take advantage of it. haha

5) High Steaks BBQ- Last  night John and I were planning on going to the Heat game (on our list before we leave) but the Spurs left most of their starters at home. We figured it wouldnt be a good game and we would go see the Nets on Saturday instead. Of course it turned out to be a good game. haha oh well. I'm SO glad we didnt go because I ended up getting sick. However, we did decide to use one of our groupons that we had left. It was for a BBQ place and it was VERY southern themed! Everything was Carolina this, Carolina that. Fox News was on the tv and they had country music playing! haha. They also had hushpuppies! I have not seen them anywhere down here. And while they were not the best- kudos to them for trying. Their bbq was also vinegar based! A little strong for me and it had a hint of cuban flair to it (cant really describe that, but that's the best John and I could come up with). Overall, very yummy! We ended up splitting a meal and I'm so glad we did because it was a ton of food!

6) This next week- We have so much planned that I'm really excited about it! Going to see everything one last time and making sure we do some Miami musts! However, even if it doesnt all get done, I'll be okay. I'm excited to be moving home the most :D

7) My staff- I love my staff. They are wonderful and I will miss them greatly. They took the news pretty well. Some of them cried :( But of course I balled when I was telling them. They are seriously what has kept me going this semester. They are great kids. My hear is sad to say goodbye to them. But it's nice to hear how much of an impact I have made on them. It makes me feel like I have been doing something right!

8) Carter- While he may be in NC with our families, he continues to crack me up. He has decided he loves grandma and grandpa Martins bed. He also puts up his new toy they got him when he is done playing with it. haha. Now he is staying with my family for a few days and he apparently is on a mission to protect my mom. He follows her everywhere and makes sure she is safe while she sleeps. Boy do I love that dog!!!

Not such a Friday Favorite- I mentioned that last night I wasnt feeling good. Well 2 days ago I got a tetanus/whooping cough shot. It ended up making me really sick- I had a fever of 102 last night :(. I havnt been that sick since 10th grade when I got mono and my mom had to take me to the hospital. So I'm really glad we didnt go to the Heat game, because I wouldnt have made it through it. I am SO glad I am feeling better today though. I would have been really upset if it ruined our plans for our last days here!!

Anyway, here is to a great last weekend in Miami! Happy Friday y'all!

ps. I miss my puppy!!