It happened...

Busy few days! On top of packing, I learned how to drive and got my license, celebrated the birthday of one of my best friends, went to the river and got an entire mollusk stuck in my heel, went shopping for jeans (with a 36" inseam, I have a lot of trouble finding pants that are long enough...), made mixtapes for my friends, and said as many goodbyes as possible. My dad brought me back to Atlanta on Wednesday evening. I wanted to come back before Thursday, because my sister graduated from High School!

lily and her sparkler

Lily will be at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA in the fall. After graduation, we went to Chicago's Steak & Seafood, which was incredible. Highly recommend it. Our family probably orders calamari as an appetiser 80% of the time we eat out. That, plus artichoke dip and wedge salads and trout and potatoes and shrimp grits, equals painfully full but deeply satisfied Jacobys : ) We came home for champagne and sparklers, and I finished packing.

My dad and I left for the airport at 7:30 or so; he used his Delta Diamond Status to check both of my suitcases for freeeeee, and also to get through security with me for a little breakfast at the Sky Club across from my gate. My flight-neighbour, Joseph, was going home to Utah to see his wife and two daughters -- the youngest of whom he has never held. He is in the army. It was hard to hear how difficult it has been, and how finances and a deep desire to provide for his wife and child left him with few options but to enlist. His daughters are absolutely beautiful, but he will only be with them for 20 days before going to Korea...for a year. He cannot afford three plane tickets, or else he would take them with him and stay there for two or three years. He says that, as he is trained in air-traffic control, that he is closest to the most consistent conflict. He has served in Afghanistan and Iraq, and I've never seen someone quite so discouraged. 5 more years, Joseph! I pray for peace. I don't hate much, but I certainly hate war.

Libby, Charlie and Abigail were at the airport in Idaho, waiting for me. Anna drove us home -- more about her later, but she's awesome -- and we ate bananas and goldfish till we got to the ranch. It flurried all afternoon, and I ran around like a fool, taking pictures.

isn't it beautiful? those storm-clouds were busy brewing for the saturday snow : )

I unpacked, met the dogs and two of the horses, had some dinner with our neighbour, H, and after some beer and dark chocolate, we all went to bed around 9:30. 

Anna, H, and Libby after tacos & beer

I MADE IT! I'M IN MONTANA.....

HOLY COW.

20 days left.

brothas and sistaaaas. we're gettin close!

today, we're talking Daily:

I'm starting to say goodbye to Athens! I worked one of my last scheduled shifts today at the Daily Grocery Co-Op. I love love love it there (I feel like I'm there every day), and I will miss all of my fellow working members and supervisors so dearly. 

If you live in the Athens area, or if you come through town for a game or a show, you GOTTA STOP BY! It's the sweetest, most perfectly genuine spot to get your food for the week. Alex shares his chocolate with everyone, always. David is our resident artist. Caitlin will become your sassy, savvy bestie in 4 minutes. Matthew will captivate your calendar with countless community ventures, and Rhett and Andy will just make you feel happy, always. And, as evidenced by this photo, Andrea knows Captain Planet! Friendly faces and fair, fresh food every day. It genuinely doesn't get better.


Most importantly: we need some help!! Right now, with so many students leaving for the summer, there are countless opportunities to volunteer for one of our weekly shifts (2 - 4 hours). Obviously, my Monday 12:30-4pm shift will be open! It's great fun....and there's more!


Working members get a 20% discount on everything in the store for a full week after each shift worked. It's totally worth it, and you will come to meet fabulous people and learn tonnes about Co-Ops, local love, duck eggs and whatever else you open your heart to!!

<-- Aren't we the cutest??


Check out our Facebook Page and go in and ask about volunteering!
I'll miss you guys!