Hello from Asheville

This weekend was pretty nuts, and so much fun. I had a sushi date with Kate and her bf James, watched some Madagascar (but of course!), made it to the Sweetwater 420 Festival with Alex and Aimee, and spent an afternoon with Christy's siblings again. The 420 fest was awesome- good beer, great music, and lots of people watching. I met some cool people that I'm pretty sure I'll be seeing again soon in Alaska so that was a highlight. Alex and I made it to the Highlands, an area of Atlanta we used to go every weekend in college so that was great.
Definitely a late night, after getting locked out of her apartment, but brunch on Sunday morning was probably the best food I'd ever had. Or at least close.
Anyone in the Atlanta area, go to J. Christopher's- amazing! I went to Agnes campus and got to see my Studio Dancers perform- they were incredible! It makes me miss dancing with them so much- and I'm so proud of what they have all bee able to do.
So, Sunday night, back out in Kennesaw with Christy and Whit. Monday was spent with Susie and all the kids. It was when I was leaving them that I realized how long I'll actually be gone for the Peace Corps. When I come back I might not even recognize them! So, to Agnes again to see Lies and go to lunch at Brickstore, probably one of my favorite places in Decatur. I said goodbye to my dancers and Bridget and took off for Asheville, NC.
Once here I met up with a friend who I haven't seen in a few years- He showed me around downtown Asheville, which I think I'm in love with so far. After dinner I met up with Ellese, my love, and we talked for hours catching up from the last year apart. It feels good to be moving on the road again- but I needed that time in Atlanta and I miss it so much already.