I'm baaaaack

I suppose I pulled a little disappearing act on yor guys for a few days. I apologize! Or maybe you needed a break from my madness and dribble!

I think I needed some me time.. time to hash things out. Sometimes I pull a disappearing act when there is simply too much chaos going on. Chaos is - lots and lots of conversation. Remember, I live in a SUPER quiet house... but then I went home.. and discovered a world of families (including my friends..) with kids and people.. and questions.. and concern.. and love..

It was just too much emotion for me to handle. I don't process emotion quickly... so it was almost too much.

But all in all, I had a really great time. But before I go any further.. I wanted to reveal the winner of the two night stay in Florida. We only had 4 entries... and my little niece pulled a name.. and of course I had to read it to her.. and I am super happy to announce the winner is:

You got that right! ~ Leanne, From Chaos Comes Happiness. I started giggling, because she is just an awesome person and dear friend.

Thanks to everyone else who entered. Leanne, if I am not crazy, I should actually have your address in one of my emails - I will mail you the gift certificate in the morning. WITH your birthday gift (finally. LOL)

 - Just to be safe - re email me if you don't mind!

Now for a little pictorial journey of my weekend:

Driving into Georgia.. the sun was rising..

The Tiny Tiger!

These stars are for good behavior!

Beware of this Tiny Tiger - she is an Orange Belt!

Visiting with an old friend from High School - Lisa.

Lisa, Leslie and me... all from the same neck of the woods.. ;-)

It was Phillip's Birthday- we gathered at my favorite Tex Mex hole in the wall - Polly's La Mesa.

Another friend from High School = Erica. We chatted it up at a new Yogurt Bar in Macon, GA.

Our other friend from school - Amanda, joined us!

Later I drove to the next city over - Warner Robins, and had dinner with Kaprial at Thai Pepper.

Telisa joined us - and I ended up spending the night at her house!

On the road again!

On Monday - I drove up to West Georgia - RockMart - and visited some friends from college. They have a 4 kids - this is their adorable little Maddie!

This is my dear friend Tania, we have known each other since we were freshmen in college. This is her son Alex, my God son!

This is my other God Son - Jacob!

Dale cooked a splendid dinner. They both met our first week of our freshmen year at Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, GA. They've been together ever since!

This is Daniel.. their youngest, who chose to dress as Iron Man for me!

All in all, it was sooo nice to see old friends and relax. The interview back home went really well.. and I guess you could say.. it is a good plan B!

Here is a little more fun for you:

And the winner is!

Last chance to enter to win the two night stay in St. Augustine, Florida! All you have to do is leave a comment letting me know you want to enter, then follow on Google Connect/Twitter and the FB Fan Page. That's all it takes!

I have decided to draw for the winner tomorrow. The Miss Priss herself will do the honors - I will let my niece Autumn pull a name out, and I will video the whole thing! *giggle* Should be fun. Remember, you don't have to be a blogger to enter!

Well... I really wanted something amazing to write about, but I am just tired. There's something a little off-setting about this whole situation I find myself in.. and I have mixed feelings.

I really hate leaving the egyptian here alone. I know he stays super busy with his friends, but for some reason, my heart is going out to him. I sometimes feel these random bouts of empathy for people. He's not talking about anything, but I feel something is hurting him.

I think this whole situation we find ourselves in is basically hurting us both. We both want the best for each other - it's just not happening as quickly as we would like.

So I leave around 4am in the morning for home. The unplanned trip - all for a job interview. I think the position would be fantastic, I am just a little sad about the possibility of moving again. I just wish things could be on my own terms for once, yet I find myself on God's good humor.

Did I mention - the egyptian bought a car! I am sooo happy. (That was my random update!) He officially has his licence and now a Nissan Xterra.

Okay.. I am babbling... nothing new to talk about... I hope to have great pics to upload for tomorrow!

DONT FORGET TO ENTER TO WIN.

Scavenger HUNT!!!!

It is official - I am going to have a scavenger hunt for my loyal blog readers!!!

You may be wondering - what is the prize???

In time.. my little pretty.. in time.

Here are the rules:

1. You have to get all of the answers right.

2. You actually have to answer all of the questions.

3. The deadline is June 15th, 2010.

4. Email the answers to: nicolethurston.abdou@yahoo.com

Please state which blog post (title) you got your answer from!! It is a must for each answer.

5. HAVE FUN!

Okay.. now.. what is the prize? You have a choice!!

A Target gift card or a Starbucks gift card. PLUS - you get an added bonus to pick the topic of the June 20th blog! (Or you can actually be a guest writer!)

Soo.. here are the questions you must answer from the Destination Unknown Blog:

1. Where is Nicole's husband from? (Yes, city and state.)

2. How many bodies of water has Nicole visited?

3. How many countries has Nicole visited?

4. Name three of Nicole's childhood friends. (First names are all that is needed.)

5. Name three hobbies Nicole has participated in.

6. Name three things that make Nicole very happy.

7. Name three things that annoy Nicole.

8. Name three positions (job wise) Nicole has held.

9. Where does Nicole work?

10. If it was more acceptable at work, what article of clothing would Nicole wear?

11. What does Nicole crave most days?

12. Name three songs that make Nicole happy.

13. Name three other addictions Nicole has.

14. Name 5 items that Nicole considers to be some of her favorite things.

15. Name 4 items Nicole keeps in her refrigerator.

16. What kind of tree does Nicole identify with?

17. Name 5 social issues Nicole is interested in.

18. What is Nicole's religion (be specific)

19. Name 5 things Nicole is very proud of accomplishing (that she thinks is pretty cooool.)

20. Name 3 female celebs I think are truly graceful.

And a bonus question ** If you get this right, I will throw in a free recipe book!

- Describe Nicole's Fantasy Family/Life.

That's it!!

Good luck - and happy BLOG hunting. All of the answers are right here!!!