The Last Goodbye

Hello Lovely Ladies,

So Monday night, after many many hours of cleaning, I finally gave all of the keys to John and said the last goodbyes. How very strange though, even with the house completely empty, I could still see all of us in even the very structure of the house... in the walls, the floors and various little nooks where we each would sit (Erin on the countertop in the Kitchen :) ). What a lovely home we had for those three years! The funny thing was, as Amy has already pointed out, John seemed more upset than I was...haha oh John. As far as practical matters are concerned, John said that everything looked great, which leads me to believe that we will be reimbursed in full :)

So what is new in my life? Well, I am for shiz going to the yoga school in upstate NY starting Sept.11 and ending Oct. 10. I will essentially be living like a monk--we wake up at 5:30am and do meditation and chanting, eat modest vegetarian meals twice per day, and are only provided with either a tent or a mattress on the floor for sleeping ( I opted for the mattress after several visions of nightly creatures creeping on me while I am all by my lonesome). I will definitely be qualified to teach yoga when I return which is ubbberrr exciting. I talked to my Mom's yoga instructor--who has been doing yoga since she was a little girl in India--and she said Sivanda yoga centers (the place where I am going) are top of the line...so yay! Also, Kelly and I are able to move into our apartment on Sept 14...I will still be in NY, but I am super super excited to move in when I return. It's in the heart of the short north (bomb diggs) and things with crazy Aristotle (and by Aristotle I am referring to my land lord not the 300 B.C. Greek philosopher and student of Plato) have calmed down--some of you have heard stories, I will spare those of you who have not because they're really not that interesting. Let's just say the lease and our first meeting with him was painfully oppressive and anxiety provoking to say the least (due to statements such as "I have the power to access anyone's bank account any where in the world any time I want mwwwhahahahahahhaa"--or something to that effect). Oh yes, and of course, still no job, but i will not reaaaallly begin searching until I return...so hopefully things will work out. Patrick and Heather's wedding is only about a week away--eeeesssshhhhkk. My mom and I are putting together a few fun things for the reception. For example, we are making a slide show of Patrick from birth until now. There are some really winning pictures, such as him sitting on the toliet at the age of 3 holding his nose whilst pooping (sorry mj)...good stuff. Also, Heather and Patrick seem to want me to give a speech along with the maid of honor and best man, so we'll see how that goes. AAANND my mom bought this flinstones -like red bat that Patrick had when he was a little little boy and is going to give it to him at the reception after their dance :) The rehearsal dinner is going to be at our house, which I am soooo excited about! It'll be awesome to have family and friends gathered on our deck and in our backyard for what seems like one of the last times.

Phew okay sorry about that riiiiddddiiccccuulllooouussslllyyy looooooooong update, but I had to do it all justice.

Individual shout-outs:

Amy: I am soooo happy you had a lovely time in California :) It seems like it was a defining moment in your life, which although stressful, has brought you to a better place. This situation reminds me of an episode of Avatar (no rolling of eyes! eehhm ERIN!) when the Uncle says "You can't always see the light at the end of the tunnel, but I find, if you just keep moving, you will come to a better place". Ya know, because you and John can't know where you are going to end up or what is going to happen, but if you trust each other and keep moving forward --no matter if by inches or miles--keeping the other person in your heart, you will have moments of clarity. Okay whoa totally just reminded myself of a cheesy TV show or Hallmark card so I am going to stop, but I love you Amy and I believe I believe I believe in your relationship with John...that's all :)

Maria J: Your little post about your brother and Eric made my heart smile. I am so deeply happy for you. I don't know what else to say besides I love you and it seems as though you have found a gem, someone who enriches your life on so many different levels. Keep that boy close to your heart, for you have found a rarity!

Maria Rrrr: I am soooo excited to come see you! My mom and I are finalizing the airplane ticket situacion today, so I will let you know what is the dealyo as soon as I do! I am going to feel like the girl version of You, me and Dupree....Like heeeeyyya Kevo just crashin here for a bit because I, well I am a drifter. I love you!

Lauren P: What are you up tooooo?? How goes the job hunt? Stilll loving germantown? Tell Alex I said ELllloo!! I love you!

Erin Pants: How is life in the burg? I miss you and want you to move to Columbus still pllleeeeaaase. You know you wanna. Also, I know you said you only wanted to go to Europe if you could go now, but please keep an open mind to spring/summer. I know it seems unrealistic, but we might be able to make it work. I don't want our Europe plans to be lost forever just becuase I am going to become a Yogi. I love you marry me please?


Farewell for now,

LCBOMB