Wake Up Call...

...It's work at the door.

Heading to another work day was no fun, especially when the 4th was relaxing and a great time with friends. Hilary and I drove around Atlanta looking at potential apartments for August. We wandered around Midtown, Piedmont, and Virginia Highlands. We were awed by the adorable houses all around us. Granted, two college grads can't afford the houses we saw, but we could always make believe, right? While in Virginia Highlands we had some time to spare before the Braves game so we walked through some little shops around town. Afterward we headed to Mary Mac's Tearoom in Midtown to grab a Southern dinner (what's more American than that?). Mary Mac's was delicious and my kind of food: sweet tea, pot likker, macaroni, mashed potatoes, salad, dumplin's, green beans, you name it they had it!

To end the night we headed to Turner field to watch the all-American sport. Although the Braves lost the series to the Chicago Cubs, we still enjoyed our time. We ran into some sorority sisters, along with other friends from school and we all loved on our great country together. We even got to see amazing fireworks after the baseball game.

The 4th of July: Baseball, beer, American flag shirt, fireworks, delicious food = perfection. GO USA.

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. Being back at work began with a rough start. I finally woke up at 7:50 a.m., which came way too soon (or way too late since I leave at 8 a.m.). After throwing on a dress and grabbing my lunch I headed out the door and managed to make it to work in no time. I even got the last spot on the top floor. The one pro about my morning? At least I knew I wouldn't misplace my car again.

Although today was the day back after the 4th I was excited to be in Midtown. One of my best friends from high school (who then went to GC with me) was in the area and wanted to meet for lunch. Keri and I met at TAP Gastro Pub and we were able to catch up on everything from weddings to babies, from high school friends to college to careers. Getting to have a little taste of home was a nice surprise for me. We are hoping to meet again next week for lunch, and for that I can only hope.

After lunch the day flew by until about 3 p.m. Every time I looked at the clock it always said 3 p.m. Five minutes later, I swear it still read 3 p.m. Time was crawling by and I had nothing to keep me going/awake. I told Megan that I was contemplating taking a cat nap under my cubicle. Had I had a blanket and pillow I don't think I could've been stopped. I finally gave in and visited our vending machine for a little pick-me-up. Once I had some sugar to assist with the remaining two hours, the work day finally finished and I headed home for some relaxation. Well, I actually ended up having dinner at my friend Morgan's place. It was nice to have a little chef treat me to a meal! Yay for a delicious steak dinner mixed with a How I Met Your Mother marathon.

I am finally back home and getting some much needed sleep in a short bit. I have been looking forward to tonight to watch USA's Suits tv series before heading to bed. There is nothing better then getting situated and all psyched for a show...unless it does not air. I assume the 4th caused a halt to the new tv listings, but I was not a happy camper. The same thing happened on Monday with ABC Family's Bunheads. This girl can't catch a break. Thankfully next week will be back to normal, and I can't wait to indulge in some tv shows.