visit from floridian friend

Looking forward to seeing my dear friend Michael Mays (pictured below) tomorrow night. He's in Chattanooga for business and will be stopping in Knoxville before heading to Nashville. We're going to dinner tomorrow night. I'm thinking he'll enjoy the downtown brewery. they have fantastic food (in my opinion). I worked on my packing tonight so that I just have a little to get done after work tomorrow before heading to dinner. it's nice to have a familiar face in knox for a night.

We are leaving for San Fran on Saturday morning and I am extremely excited. . . I'm looking forward to seeing Julia (my step-sister) and just enjoying the city. I'm also looking forward to the nutcracker on sunday at the san francisco ballet.

travel plans

i'm so excited about the upcoming travel plans. this saturday, i am leaving for San Francisco. My mom, Roger, and I are going out west for a few days to visit my step sister. We plan to do some shopping and sight-seeing and we also have tickets to the San Francisco Ballet to see the nutcracker. (so excited). We'll be staying at the hilton at fisherman's warf. I'm looking forward to the trip and the time away.

Then, on the 20th we are leaving for Atlanta. We'll be there for a day or two and then we'll be heading to south florida for christmas at my brother's house. I'm looking forward to being in warmer weather for sure and seeing the nieces and nephew again (got to see them for thanksgiving).

As for New Year's, I'm not sure yet, but I might be heading to D.C. Stef and I have celebrated new years together for the past few years. Last year, I went to D.C. and the year before, Stef and I were roommates and we went to Baytown in Destin w/ the boys.

So, many travel plans for the month of December but I'm excited for the adventures to come :)

new beginnings

i'm starting this blog as a new avenue for me to express my thoughts and feelings. that's something I can't really do through xanga anymore . i also hope to explore my creative side a little more through this blog.

i'll explain the name of the blog, lace and pearls in a later posting. until then.