Fall, Friends, and Football

I love Fall.  I love my Friends.  And I love Football.  I came across this picture the other day and it's got all three so I thought I would share it.  This is when all of my wonderful FRIENDS came in the FALL for the Vandy-UK FOOTBALL game in Nashville.  I'll always remember this weekend because it was a great group of girls, we won the game, and for the highlight- one of my wonderful friends left my number for one of the waiters at the restaurant we went to later that night.  Of course I can't blame her for the bad judgment I used that led me to actually go out with him . . . but that's another story for another day.

So, hopefully this picture encourages you to spend time this FALL enjoying FOOTBALL with your FRIENDS.

I love my memories!

Update

A lot has happened since the last time I blogged so I figured I'd just give a quick update to keep those of you who care "in the know".

• My last day at O'Charley's was August 27.  It was a surreal experience to pack up my things, turn in my computer and keys, and realized I would never be going back there.  But we celebrated my next step with a DELICIOUS mexican lunch and I even got a gift certificate for a massage (which I will definitely be needing after my half marathon in a few weeks)!  As I was saying goodbye to everyone at the end of lunch, I was aware of how lucky I was to have such good people in my life that were sad to see me go, but are excited about the opportunities I will have in my new position.  My O'Charley's "family" gave me my introduction into the working world and helped me learn a lot about myself both personally and professionally.  And for that, I am oh so thankful to them!  It also helps to know that goodbye wasn't really goodbye because I will see them for Friday Happy Hour this week!

• I started my job with Vanderbilt on September 1, and boy have I been on the go ever since.  The medical center is a huge, fascinating, and amazing place.  I'm sure it will take quite a while for me to fully understand everything that the organization includes, but I'm getting a little bit more comfortable everyday.  I can already tell that I am going to learn so much from all of the different people I'll have the opportunity to interact with, and there is no doubt that I will be stretched and challenged.  It's a little scary, but more than anything, I'm EXCITED!  Plus, I can get discount movie tickets, there is a Quizno's within walking distance, and I get season basketball tickets for next to nothing.  Talk about perks!

• This past Sunday I ran 14 miles!  I can't believe I actually did it!  That's the farthest I've ever run in my lifetime and it was awesome.  The weather was unbelievable, and I ran with a great group of people who definitely motivated me to keep going.  However, I think the thing the biggest motivator was knowing I could eat WHATEVER I wanted when I was finished.  And eat I did!  I had a wonderful Totino's pizza and delicious Menchies ice cream.  I also managed to fit in some macaroni and cheese later that night!  Even though I'm really proud of my accomplishment, I have to say I'm glad I won't have to run more than 10 miles until race day!  I think these type of achievements are definitely better if they are few and far between!

So that's about for what's been going on in my world.  These past few weeks have been quite crazy, but I'm happy for the whirlwind and all the changes.  Nothing like change to keep life interesting!