college friends

This is Jessie. She was my roommate sophomore and part of junior year.

She's amazing and does art for a living (need a logo? website? a beautiful painting?).


She also just so happens to live in Charles Town, WV. Site of the historical Harper's Ferry:



What a beautiful 3 hours we spent there! Lucked out and had a sunny day with a slight breeze. It was the first day the restaurants were open for the season, so we had to wait close to an hour for some fries and sandwiches, but hey, it was worth it.



This is Andrea, my roommate freshmen and senior years. She actually lives here in the Triangle. She tried to run away to Boston recently, but I'm GLAD, oh-so-glad, she stayed. She rode with me. For about 8 of our 10 car hours, we listened to lectures on CDs about Greek gods and goddesses. I teach The Odyssey this week, so all of it was very interesting. She had us climbing huge walls. Jessie and I are much shorter, so it wasn't an easy task, but I'm glad she always makes me do more than I think I can. We beasted Ikea Sunday on the way back, too. It's amazing what you can get in that place for a few hundred dollars. If you're coming to my party, you get to see the purchases firsthand.

And this is Gywnne! I didn't know her in college, but she is a strong woman, too. About 1.5 years old and already knows how to use a Swiffer. Jessie is an amazing mother. Ah, such a great trip!

Given my recent life experiences, it's nice to know that I really do have friends that have seen me through several relationships and will never break up with me. (Make sure you read the post before this one if you're confused).