Sea Legs.

First of all...geeze, what a slacker I am.  I had a post 75% complete, but it languished in development so long that it was no longer relevant.  When I say "in development", I mean I just never finished it.  But nevertheless, I press onward.

So we're almost three months into the Austin lifestyle, which as far as I can tell involves heretofore unknown but brutal allergies, tacos, and the presence of UT football.  I have no problem with the tacos.  Football,I'm uninterested in 85% of the time, and the sudden onset of allergies has been debilitating.  So.  Much.  Sneezing.  It's kind of ridiculous, and I feel like the "Before" segment in a Zyrtec commercial (Dear Zyrtec, I love your product, please give me an endorsement deal. Sincerely, Me).

KB and I are, however, figuring out how to make this work.  We're getting very good at maximizing our quality time together, have done some cool stuff already (specifically, this and this), and are making great friends with the folks in her class.  We've already had house guests and they were fantastic.  If you haven't come to stay in Austin with us, you should.  If you already have, come back anytime.  We like visitors.

It's funny how our outlook on a situation can change depending on the day or week.  Just a week and a half ago, I had started a post that was much more whiny and complain-y.  Now, having spent time with wonderful friends and family, I have the perspective needed to understand just how fortunate I am.  There's a trend on Facebook wherein people are having some sort of Thanksgiving "Advent calendar" and counting days until Thanksgiving by saying what they are Thankful for.  I dislike the way the Advent calendar has been co-opted, but if it gets people to put their lives in perspective, I'm all for it. 

So what am I thankful for?  KB, my family, my friends, and you, dear reader.  Chances are better than excellent that you fit into one or all of these categories.  My life is enriched from knowing you, and I know it will continue to be so enriched.  As we grow together in friendship and faith, I hope you know that I am thankful for you every day.  Especially if you have some Zyrtec on you.