November Nuances

The post college life has proven itself to be a mystery to me.  Everything from work to play, I have not quite figured everything out yet.  That is, however, what I love and hate about this transition into the 'real world'.  Anyway, I went to Greenville this weekend to visit my dear friend Kara Knight, and I had a good 5 hours in the car with just me and my thoughts to reflect on the past 6 months since graduation. Aside from the beautiful leaves and the cold weather, there have been other changes November has brought about in my life. Let's see...
- The mini-Merlin in me is making its way out.. I have never been so excited to finally have the opportunity to go to Costco just to save a buck on shampoo and cereal.  
- On the other hand, the mini-Denise in my is also making its way out.  I have not been eating meat lately after the youtube video "Meet Your Meat" that one of my students showed me.  While I would never consider myself a full-fledged vegetarian, I will say that I ate chicken in my salad last Friday for lunch and was sick for three hours. 
- Ms. Fechner is now becoming Coach Fechner.  Starting Nov. 16, I will be teaching chants, cheers, and a dance for halftime at the basketball games.  The high school cheerleader in me is coming out... Go Knights!
- My PR has gone from a 7 mile walk/run to a 9 mi jog in efforts to survive the Turkey Trot Half Marathon in Atlanta.  This Thursday means 10 mi, so we shall see how my knees hold up during that trek...
 - My newest obsession with Robyn.  If you haven't already, check her out! She makes your rides to work or your runs that much more enjoyable.  
- I have become a product of the "Sunday Blues."  Two words that I only used to use as an excuse to get Carter to stay in Athens throughout the weekend are now a part of my life.  Bloody Mary's at Transmet and Margaritas at Taco Stand have been substituted for Hallmark movies in pajamas.  I like to think we're not any less fun, just more tired in anticipation of the week's responsibilities...? 
I believe that is all for now.  Each day, each week comes new little changes and responsibilities, and I embrace them and know there's only more to come...