Yesterday we got like 3 feet of snow!! Ok, not really, but we did get snow. Since Atlanta only has one snow day a year I can appreciate its beauty. Here is a few shots that I took with my phone...

I woke up this morning to a somewhat sore throat, runny nose, and headache. I am praying that this is allergies but I think I am dreaming.  I need to get my allergy shots done and will do that tomorrow.

How does it go from 70 degrees yesterday to snow today?!?!? I guess that makes today a good day to be at work.... maybe! Either way, I checked the forecast for Venice and the temperature should be in the 50's! I am ready to pack!

Two more days!!

until I saw this. These pictures are courtesy of my Mom in Michigan. Needless to say she is ready for our Florida trip next week!! It may not be that cold here (its up to 42 degrees right now) but I have to say I am ready for vacation too!!

I have added another blogger to my list of fabulous blogs... check out Michele when you get a chance!! She sits next to me at Buckhead Church. :)

On new years I left my coat at Lynn's house because it really was too warm to wear it. Not thinking I would need it today I told her to keep it until tonight (Sex and the City Night!) and I would pick it back up then.

Then I chose to walk to work. It was a coooooooold walk. I didn't realize it was that cold until I checked this...

Unfortunately the 'it' I can bring is snow. I got to work today and was reprimanded by co-worker Jerry. He woke up in the middle of the night to find snow on his deck! I wouldn't have believed him except he has pictures. He has explicitly told me that I was not allowed to bring that back to Georgia with me. Oops! I am sure he will be blogging about it himself soon!

And it sure is. We have been keeping an eye on flights all day because Atlanta had bad weather this morning and its snowing so much that my flight back to Atlanta scheduled for 5:50pm tonight has been cancelled already. Luckily I was one of the first to reschedule my flight for tomorrow. For those who want to know the flight number is Delta 43751 flying out from Flint at 2:55pm.

The nice part is I am now able to see my Uncle Mike and Aunt Linda. They were coming today to visit with my parents and they were supposed to be here after my flight left. Its nice to spend one more day with the family.

P.S. Snow storms are so beautiful when you know you will only see one this year ;)

Where I am...



And where I am about to go...

Does it get any better than this for DECEMBER?!?!!?


I don't think so!! It was a beautiful day off. I had the screen door open all day to let in the fresh air and I went for a run at Piedmont Park just to get out in the 78 degree weather!! Lovely!!

I just thought I would rub it in a little bit for you northerners!! Hope you are enjoying the snow... I will be up there soon to 'enjoy' it with you.

and then got really cold this morning! My walk to Buckhead Church was quite chilly but nothing like the biting wind of Michigan. But now I sit on the 4th floor of the Church, looking out at an amazing view. It makes me wish I would have remembered to bring my camera. Fall has finally officially arrived in Atlanta. It sure is beautiful.

So, this is my day of posts I guess... but I wanted to show off a cake I made for Kendol's daughter Nicole. She is turning 7 this month and we are about to head off to her birthday party!!

My name is Kristie and I am an addict. Yes, it is true. After all these years trying to avoid it. Trying to walk a straight line. I finally broke down on Tuesday. While sitting on my couch trying to avoid my headache but the whole time dreaming of coffee. I am truly addicted to coffee.

But I found that I am not only addicted to coffee. No, no, no. I am finding addictions are like grey hairs or lays potato chips - you can never have just one. So, here are my addictions:

1) Coffee (in the morning before my first sip it really doesn't matter what kind)
2) Starbucks
3) double-tall, no whip, fat-free pumpkin spice latte
4) Fresh-2-Order
5) Mac PowerBook G4

Yes, yes, yes... its sad but true. I am learning the language... But, on the up side, check out the sweet cups I found and decided I couldn't live without:



For those who have not been to Fresh-2-Order you are sooooo missing out. While sitting outside in downtown Atlanta across from a Starbucks, Kendol and I enjoyed our relatively cheap, exceptionally fresh dinner. Besides, who can say no to bourbon marinated Salmon, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, tarragon aioli, and corn cilantro relish. I can't wait to have another!




With all the love from my additions I am a little bit sad. Really its only for two reasons:

1) I can not upload pictures from my beloved Kodak EasyShare camera to my newest love... my Mac PowerBook G4. Apple tells me they are 'uncompatable.' I say they are meant to be.

2) Its always a sad day when you find out your boyfriend likes the movie 'Willow.' And I quote from him, "I have never seen so many midgets in my entire life."