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Before I left for a fun filled weekend, I purchased the first season of Sex and the City. And watched the whole first season. Needless to say, I got into it and am a bit inspired by Carrie's journalism character. After my Thursday girl night in, I left Friday morning to see my friend and meet up with Mom for lunch at the Heron to prelude our Mommy Spa day at the Umstead Spa on Friday.  We topped the evening off with a lovely dinner together in Burlington with Mom's new gift to herself.  Happy Mother's Day to all mommies out there!

Saturday was a fun day...Tiffany's Bridal Shower for Collins put on by some of Mom's friends. Within the invitations sent out for the party, they sent out recipe cards for everyone to write down their own recipe to pass down to Collins and use in her kitchen once she is married. And the gifts received were based around the kitchen. Funny enough, is it true that you have to wait and use your things that you receive as a bride and groom until after you are married? I had no idea. What are your thoughts on being able to use things received before your wedding day? Do you feel that you should be able to use it once it is received? Immediately following the shower, we drove up to a local store for Collins to choose her fine China and register for a few more odds and ends. When we arrived home there was an old light blue punch buggy in the drive. He was there for Collins's veil fitting. Mom had met him recently at a function and it turned out that he is the costume designer for the Elon theater. Mom asked how much we owed him and he said it was a gift from the goodness of his heart and to pass this goodness on to someone else,  to keep the chain going. I encourage you to pass goodness on to someone else today.  And when I asked how we came across this guy she turned around with water-filled eyes and responded "God...it was God."  Start your own chain of goodness today. 
Saturday night my cousin got married to a friend that I graduated high school with. Everything leading up to the wedding and her wedding was formal and pretty. It made me realize how soon Collins's wedding is and gave me ideas to plan. I just loved it when she twirled though at the reception. She must have felt like a princess in that gown the way she twirled. Which is exactly what I want for Collins. Weddings can be so fun!

Sunday, I made my diploma from Meredith College official. I did the official walk across the stage and got to see my professor, Doc, that saw me through my years at Meredith.  After tracking down Doc, we enjoyed lunch at The Pit, which if you watch the Food Network, you have probably seen on there.  It features authentic BBQ and yummy southern comfort food.  Collins and I discovered it when we lived together in Raleigh, NC and it became a go-to for us that we had to share with Mom and Gammy.  I am thankful for my years at Meredith College and that is what the photo of the boats below is linked to, my study abroad experience to Costa Rica while I was at Meredith College. I was just discovering my interest in digital photography and applying it when I took this photo. This was bound to be my favorite photo taken while I was down there because I got the right aperture and adjustments needed in order to capture this shot that I would like to paint one day. Always be inspired...and who says you can't be inspired by your own accomplishments. Pat yourself on the back from something you have accomplished today! Way to go!

And yes I just discovered how to include photos in my posts.  Yes, I know what Collins is probably thinking, but this is all a learning process for me.  One day at a time!  Paintings to come