October 16, 2009

Friday Night

From GA to SC.

Leaving Elizabeth was difficult. Two years is a long time to be apart, and it's scary to think that it could be that long until we see each other again. We vowed to not let it be that long ever again. Too long.

Wednesday ended up be an afternoon of movies and relaxation; something I hadn't done in a very long time. When Elizabeth got home form work we hung out on the porch, before going to a friends for wine and then to a dinner of buffalo chicken pizza. I made a jukebox buddy at the bar that night, we played some Dr. Dre, a little Otis Redding and definitely Queen. I've gone from absolutely doubting the benefit of human contact, to energy that self propels within my bones.

The next day we slept in, and hung out. We went antiquing, full of oo's and ah's and shits and giggles. Then back at home came the wine and good company. Brats and sauerkraut, tobacco and herbs. By the end of the night we were passing notes at the bar and wishing I never had to leave.

Unfortunately, after a lovely, early morning breakfast I hit the road and my BFF went to work. The drive was super easy, but lasted forever because of the tears. I think we were both surprised by how much we miss each other. Good friends can be hard to find, but we are all so lucky to have them. I don't like to walk away.

Clemson is sweet. I spent all day in a daze. But it has been really nice and comforting to see Ali. It is easy to sit around, watch TV and just be. Tonight Ali had to work, so I ventured to watch the basketball team do tricks and put on a show to celebrate the first day of practice. Another world unlike mine is that of college sports, yet I had a blast. Glow sticks, pompoms and slam dunks. Mascots and nachos. I felt like I was in high school again, and it was nice to have my mind diverted for a solid five hours of spirited events. I'm very tired.

I do miss home!