Top Five Countdown

We've officially begun the countdown of "lasts" in Charlotte. We just spent our last weekend, attended our last church service, and I made my last trip to see my family in South Carolina. The list continues by the hour. Sean and I were talking yesterday about some of the favorite things we've done, or the places that have become our favorite since arriving, so I thought I'd compile a list of my Top Five.

1. The US Whitewater Center. We've been countless time since discovering it, and we love not only the rigorous hikes through the woods and streams, but also the great restaurant on site.

2. Bobcats Arena. That game was too cool.

3. Lake Wylie. Friends from the church took us out on their lake house for the day, and the view was amazing.

4. The Botanical Gardens. We took another trip out there a few days ago, and it is really beautiful. That's where the pictures here are from.

5. Super Target. I know, but I found myself there every week. It's gotta have a place in the top 5. (I doubt it'd make Sean's Top 5...) ;)

New project

Well, the jury is in. We are going to Harrisburg, PA for our next project. A beautiful downtown church near the capital building. It will be different for this southern girl to go due north, but how bad can a city be located that close to Hershey Chocolate World? ;)

Can you believe our last day here is less than 2 weeks away? Time has flown, once again. Sean and I were discussing how this life is conducive for a fast life. You move in, get organized, get familiar, and move out. But it's good. We love it. More info as it comes...

Time goes by

The past couple of weeks were a lot of fun - I got to spend a lot of time with my family and some friends in Georgia (missed you RA), and then with my sister, Christine, and her clan up here in Charlotte. We had a grand time of shopping (no surprise there), miniature golf (with my "unathletic" sister leading the way with -count 'em- 2 holes-in-one!), and just hanging out. Christine, Allie, Ethan, and I were also able to go drive around to our old houses, church, and Christine's first-grade school. I don't remember them except in stories I've heard, but Christine remembered it all vividly, so it was nice getting her take on the memories while we were there. It was so nice to have them all here, and they're already missed.

We can't believe how swiftly time if flying by. We've only got less than 3 weeks left here, and then our traveling begins. We plan to make stops in Texas, Virginia, and Georgia, ending up at our next project in... TBA!

Back Together

Shannon had a great time in Georgia last week, and I got as much out of the bachelor lifestyle as I could. I did hit my writing deadline, finished the two books, viewed tons of poker shows, but rented no movies.

Shannon arrived back in town last night, and arriving with her were my sister-in-law, niece and nephew. My brother-in-law pulled in town a few hours ago, and I am greatly enjoying having Shannon back and spending time with my extended family. With only three weeks to go in Charlotte, we are preparing for the inevitable exit and anticipating the next project. More to come on that project.