still behind...

I'm a little ashamed to admit this, but I've kinda gotten used to not having the internet at home. And I've kinda gotten used to not being obsessed with blogs like I was in my boring Florida days. DONT HATE ME!! Hopefully (fingers crossed), I'll have internet this time next week. I'm in no rush at this point though. Moving has been astronomically expensive, so at this point, I'm just in pure survival mode. Little extras like cable and internet are low on the list for this girl. At this point, my priorities are rent and groceries.

ANYWAY...off that sob story!!

I had a friend inform me today that I haven't written in a while, so I PROMISED to log back in and post an update. So here we go...

Where to begin??

First, I don't know if she reads this or not, but I have an AMAZING friend here {EVYAN...an old college roomate} who has just been awesome!! She has pulled me into her social circle and made me feel right at home. So a million thank you's Ev!! Last Friday after work, we all piled into the car and went to Sweetwater for a beer tasting. If you've ever been to this, you'll know how much fun these things can be. A little background. Eight dollars will buy you a collector glass and 6 beers. Can't beat that huh?? Currently, I am OBSESSED with Sweetwater blue. VERY delish...go try it if you've never had it before. The atmosphere there was so much fun...so relaxed and lively. A nice band jamming in the background, lots of people to mingle with. A great way to spend a Friday afternoon. Well that turned into a three am night that was completely innocent. Made a new friend who is just too precious and called it a night.

Saturday night was game night, which may sound a little cheesy, but I must admit, Ev put on a show. I highly suggest gathering up a group of crazy friends, setting out several appetizers, providing a few drinks and whipping out some board games. Guaranteed laughs!!

Sunday was spent by the pool catching up on some much needed sun {you'ld think I'ld have a tan living in Florida...nope...looks like I've been living in a casket}. And this week, Ryan came to visit me a few days en route to his next assignment. We went to an INCREDIBLE tapas restaurant for dinner Monday then out for drinks. If you're ever in Atlanta, I highly recommend Eclipse de Luna. Awesome food, fun atmosphere and very reasonable {all you can eat tapas $15/person Monday nights...you know with that kid we got our money's worth}.

As far as work goes...still loving it. I have quite a bit more time on my hands that I did at my old job, so I can stay in touch with all of you via email. I feel a little strange blogging on the job, but I don't see in harm with a little gchat. If you have gchat or windows live, send me your email, I'ld love to stay in touch during the day {rachel.machen@gmail.com}

Everything else is going good. All settled in. Learning my way around this city...somewhat.

The condo picture session will be this weekend, so I promise to have some up by Saturday...promise!!

Until then...have a wonderful holiday weekend and stay safe.