I realize that it has been awhile since I have updated the ole’ blog. I had a great Christmas break that was spent with family and friends. Now I’m back in chilly Carbondale, trying to stay warm amidst the freezing temperatures. I am eagerly waiting for the arrival of spring and it’s warm temperatures. I was talking to Emily last night and I found myself reminiscing about Florida. Things I miss:

• Driving to the beach in my mom’s old station wagon
• Going to Disney for the weekend, or for a night
• Playing ultimate frisbee all year round
• Getting out of school for hurricanes
• Playing basketball in a hurricane
• Talking at “the spot” with Costello
• Talking to JB and Cos underneath the pool table
• Digging a drainage ditch in Alyson’s front yard before a hurricane
• Running, biking and swimming at Savannah Crossing
• The Summer of Chillitivity
• Making Schleyzers
• Orchestrating the “Future of Social Interaction”
• Going to beach at night when I’m bored
• M80 firecrackers exploding as I take showers
• Marshmellow fights on the way to see Shane and Shane
• Sandals….all year round
• Having cow pastures at our high school
• Watching the Blue Angels on Pensacola Beach
• Having to drive 30 minutes to see your friend that lives in the same city
• Warmth….in every possible way