Going Away Weekend

Hello friends!

I had the most amazing weekend. And now I need to tell you all about it.

This was my last weekend in Greensboro. Leon and I are moving next weekend, so this was our last chance to see all our friends before we left. It was also our last chance to get rip roaringly drunk with these people without having to worry about crashing somewhere. And oh boy, did I drink.

On Friday night we threw a House Cooling party. Leon filled the bar with the makings for a few classic cocktails. 

Have I mentioned how much I love our bar? Because it's beautiful.

I went through the kitchen and whipped up a bunch of food using things that I didn’t want to have to move. Our friends came over and we ate and drank and drank and drank.

On Saturday night some of my friends from Crossfit threw me a going away party. The party was at one of their absolutely gorgeous homes and almost everyone from our very tight knit 6am class was there. We ate and drank and drank and talked about a sex dream I had about a couple of our coaches and then drank some more.

This weekend was so beyond amazing and I think my face in those two pictures says it all. I have accumulated the most wonderful, colorful, bizarre group of friends in Greensboro. They are weird and they couldn’t be more different from each other and they are some of the most caring people I’ve ever met. I consider myself so lucky to have met them and to have gotten to spend time with them.

Despite how amazing this weekend was, it made me a little sad. I’m sad that I’m not going to be able to call these people up and pop down the street for tacos with them anymore. I’m sad that I’m not going to be able to start my day by seeing all those wonderful faces at the gym. I’m realistic and I know that I’m not very good at keeping in touch, and that makes me sad.

I know that Raleigh is going to be an amazing adventure and that somewhere there is my next WOD partner and margarita date and shopping buddy, just waiting for me to meet them. But that doesn’t make leaving any easier.

So for now, I’m nursing a hangover and cherishing every moment I got to spend with these amazing people this weekend.

How was your weekend, friends?

Cheers, Kara

Charleston Wedding

Happy Monday, friends!

Most people don’t like Mondays, but I kind of love them. I love a fresh start and even when a Monday morning workout sucks, I still feel great for having done it.

This weekend Leon and I were in Charleston for our friends’ wedding. The wedding was wonderful and full of pure happiness and totally perfect for the couple. The whole weekend was amazing and we had an absolute blast catching up with all our friends from college.

Even though I drank way too much, ate lots of crappy food, barely slept, and definitely didn’t drink enough water, I came home feeling completely recharged.

Whatever you call them – your tribe, squad, crew, family – everyone has a group of people that give them everything they need. They give you happiness and support and fun and so much love. They make you feel completely at ease and excited to get up in the morning, even if you have a hangover. Those are these people for me.

Leon and I also got to spend a few days without worrying about looking for a house to rent or trying to find a job for myself. We didn’t have to worry about who is driving to Raleigh on what day or who is making dinner. We were able to relax and get wrapped up in the love of our friends and the excitement of the occasion. (We also got very excited for our own wedding!)

My favorite wedding date. 

It was exactly what we needed. And now we’re refreshed and ready to tackle everything this week brings. I’ve already tackled a job interview (cross your fingers for me, please!), and I’m about to tackle grocery shopping and another house showing.

Tell me, what’s your favorite part of a wedding?

Cheers, Kara.