Alot to be Thankful For

After a massive storm system blew through the state yesterday, I have so much to be thankful for. I spent my afternoon in my basement with 2 cats. I've never been so thankful for my creepy basement as I was yesterday.

Some reports say that as many as 62 tornadoes touched down yesterday and about two dozen lives were lost in the state. We were lucky to have no damage but a few sticks in the yard and a shutter that needs to be rehung on the front of the house. Sadly, my neighbors to the south of downtown weren't so lucky. I've also hear the tornado that ripped through my downtown was as much as a mile wide. Along with many others in the area and communities east of us, they have to rebuild their homes and lives. I cannot imagine.

Please keep everyone struck by this disaster in your thoughts and prayers. If you feel so, I did see on FB the opportunity to volunteer to help storm victums through the Red Cross- To volunteer, please call 919-723-6311 or email Margaret Powell at dshr@triangleredcross.org ASAP. 

Rules for the Southern Lady

Rule #144:
Never take for granted the opportunity to sit on a porch swing and enjoy the sweet summer rain. Grab you a good book and a glass of sweet tea and spend an afternoon listening to the rain fall. I believe, with every fiber of my being, that sound can heal the soul.

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I'm a bad blogger.

I'm sorry that it has been months since my last post. I have no real reason or excuse. I got out of habit and wasn't sure how to pick it back up. I guess I'll just jump right in again.

Quick recap and things I've learned over the past 4 months...
-I have lived out of a suitecase. Travels include Orlando, Myrtle Beach, Charlotte, Greensboro, Myrtle Beach again, and DC.
-I've been in two weddings, two more friends got engaged, and several people have announced babies.
-I have been a bad Junior Leaguer- opps!
-Cherry blossoms are beautiful!
-The Eastern Market might be my new favorite place. Wish I could go every weekend.
-I'm another year older.
-The Magic Kingdom does not serve adult beverages; however, Epcot does.
-Don't go to Malibu's on a Thursday night....you'll feel RULL old!
-I have really good friends. Turns out that its a blessing that I can't hide anything from them.
-A Kate Spade is the best bridesmaid gift I've EVER gotten.
-I watched a couple get married recently and I feel like I now know true love thanks to the happily newlyweds. The bride's excitement of getting to spend forever with her new hubby was indescribable. It was truly something to aim for on my search for my Groom.
-Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zero sing my new favorite song- Home. Go listen to it! Thank you to the newest Mrs. H for playing it throughout your wedding weekend!

I'm sure a thousand more things have happened but I'm clueless at the moment.

Happy Friday!