Reppin' well.

As long as I can remember, my dad has been way into politics.  He absolutely loves it.  So this past year, he ran for South Carolina's House of Representatives, and he was elected!  On Dec 4th (yeah, I know I'm way behind), he took an oath to serve the people to his best ability, which I assure you is amazing.  Anna and I made the trek in different directions to converge in Columbia to see him make this commitment, and it was so great!

First off, Anna was late, and she was hungry.  Since I was early for a change (shocking), she asked me to stop and get her a biscuit.  I didn't know how strict the security would be about eating inside the State House, so I kinda hid the biscuit in the bottom of my pocketbook.  So after Dad stood in the median on the phone trying to direct her, waved furiously at a guy who drove the same kind of car that Anna used to drive, and she successfully arrived, she got her biscuit.  It had flattened a bit in the time that I was receiving a tour of the premises, but hey, beggars can't be choosers.

Dad trying to get Anna to Columbia in a safe and timely manner.

Flat biscuits, don't knock it til you try it.

Anna and I got to actually go down to the House floor and sit in one of the Representative seats, but I didn't take my camera because I wasn't sure how appropriate that was, or if we'd look like country-come-to-town, which is what we normally look like anyway so I should have embraced it.  We also got to meet a lot of cool people who represent the people of South Carolina.  It was such a neat experience, and seeing Dad have so much fun was really amazing, too.

Then the Representatives voted on stuff, I was apparently being hilarious that day because Anna giggled inappropriately the entire time, and then Dad took his pledge.

I had to work that night and Anna had a huge test the next day, so we didn't get to spend a whole lot of time there, but what time we did spend I'll remember forever!

So congrats to my father!  I love you, Pops, and I know you'll do a great job!


A couple posts back, I think I said I was gonna end them with a random quote and I haven't had any really fun ones until recently.  So here's a conversation I had with a friend after Black Friday.

Her:  "Leah!  I almost bought us matching scarves but I didn't because I didn't know if you'd think it was lame or not."
Me:  "You totally should have gotten them!  That's so not lame!"
Her:  "Okay good!  Because I totally bought us matching scarves but I was afraid to tell you because I thought you'd think it was lame!!"

Happy almost Christmas, everyone!

What's Happenin'

So all of my long-distance friends know that I'm bad at it.  It's not that I don't love you, it's just that I don't ever know when it is appropriate to call!  I was going to use that excuse for why I haven't posted in a really long time, but now that I read it out, it doesn't really work.

Here's my update on what's been going on in my life since...geez, October!  I'm way behind.

First, my wonderful friend Jennifer got engaged to Chris!!  I am so happy for you and I can't wait to see how everything unfolds!  I know the wedding and marriage will be a beautiful thing!

Then, it was our anniversary!  Hunter and I have been married for a whole year.  It doesn't feel like it's been that long, and every day has been a blessing.  We have grown so much as a couple and as individuals.  God knew what he was doing when he put us together, and I am so thankful!  I woke up to flowers on the day of our anniversary, and then we went on a weekend trip to Asheville, NC!  We had a lot of fun, including going on a hike.  I apologize for the lack of a picture of me looking like a decent human being, I promise I did shower and look nice during the trip.

At the end of October, I finally got to babysit my favorite brown baby, Ian!  He was not well at first because he was taking a nap when he arrived at my apartment, but after a while he warmed up and became this cute little booger.  The pictures are a little blurry, but that's because once he stopped clinging to my chest and whimpering, he was constantly in motion.

The beginning of November, I got to see my roomies from Clemson!  Julie and Kristi were in Savannah for a half marathon, which I politely declined to participate in because it would have been embarrassing for everyone else around me due to my speed and endurance (hah!  Yeah, right.)  And then Kathryn drove down from Charleston to meet us for some pastries.  It was glorious and I always enjoy seeing them.

I feel like the rest of November, I worked a ton.  Because I did.  I had an endocrinologist appointment somewhere in there, and my diabetes is still in check.  Fast forward to Thanksgiving.  I had to work Thanksgiving night but I cooked my first real holiday meal the night before and it was delicious.  Then the day after Thanksgiving we made our way to the upstate.  I got to see Anna for dinner on Friday, and my friends from high school before that!  Hunter and I got to hang out with more friends from college on Saturday afternoon, then we spent some time with Hunter's family watching our Tigers get their tails handed to them.  Sad times.  We met Dad for lunch on the way back home on Sunday!  It is always nice to see family and friends that we miss so much!

It's officially December, we're getting in the Christmas spirit and our tree is up and decorated!  

And now it's back to work once more.  Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!