whoseits and whatsits.

i've been procrastinating updates on my blogsite, basically because i soaked my antiquated camera with water. not intentionally of course. although that would have been smart demising on my part to justify the purchase of a new camera. note to self: store your nalgene bottle on the side of your backpack that is designed specifically for holding water bottles, not in the main compartment with your precious belongings (i.e. camera). i have already been camera shopping, and have the perfect one picked out. just waiting on it to go on sale...perhaps i'll be one of those 'crazy' individuals who camps outside of Best Buy waiting for the day after thanksgiving sales to begin. a practical thought, in efforts to save money. however, i'll probably be snoozing the day after thanksgiving from a turkey (tryptophan) induced slumber.

i'm just thrilled about the arrival of fall. cannot put into words how incredibly happy i get when i see the leaves changing colors and falling off the trees. also the anticipation of thanksgiving and Christmas! which, by the way, Christmas is only 65 days away. i have stocked my fridge with the once a year seasonal creamers from coffeemate. and i've been baking pumpkin muffins quite a bit.

the countdown to Revolve here in Atlanta is 44 days and counting. my sister, Carrie, and I have attended this fabulous conference for the past few years in Atlanta, and both of us enjoy it so much! it is such a convenience that i'm living less than 2 miles away from the Gwinnett Arena (which is where the event will take place). despite the fact that carrie has her license and a car, i'm presuming my mom will be strongly opposed to her driving herself to Atlanta. so, i'll be making a trip to Chattanooga to pick up carrie and her cargo and we'll make a road trip to Atlanta! i'm so looking forward to it!!

another trip i'm looking forward to making is the one i've made for the week before Christmas to New York City to visit my dear friend Meredith. it is insane to think i haven't seen her since March. well, i actually didn't know her prior to march, we met while i was visiting my friend Zach in Berkeley, CA this past spring. but we spent the whole week together and it was a delight getting to know her. she was such an awesome hostess, and very generous of her time and her living space. made my trip that much more enjoyable. can't wait to see her in December! i'm stoked that she invited me up to see her, and definitely looking forward to seeing what New York looks like at Christmastime. oh, and did i mention Natalie Grant is performing at the Town Hall Theatre about a mile away from Mere's apartment the week that i'll be in NYC? it's like a Christmas present from God.