Curveballs

Isn't it funny how no matter what sort of plans we make and no matter how foolproof and concrete those plans might seem, life has a funny way of changing directions on you just when you become complacent. Talk about frustrating. But life's little curveballs are what keep it interesting, right? 

I've had a few curveballs hit me lately... graduating from college (maybe not a curveball b/c dad's checkbook had been expecting it for a while now, but a drastic change nonetheless). I've just recently left my best friends in Fort Worth to move back to Jones, OK and live with the family for the summer. It will be interesting to see who makes it out alive... survival of the fittest anyone?

Yes, I did have alternate plans for the summer. I had planned to go to Spain to nanny for a family, but that little extravaganza fell through at the last minute. (I would like to especially thank Student Universe for charging me $200 in cancellation fees because fickle Spaniards are not covered by Travel Guard Insurance.) So, yes, due to life's curveballs, my summer plans have changed significantly, although perhaps for the better. Potential plans include a kayaking trip to Lake Powell with Dad, putting together a cookbook of Gram's famous recipes, and spending some well-deserved relaxation time at Possum Kingdom. Despite life's little curveballs, things are going to work out - just have to regroup a little. 

As far as this blog goes, I started it to keep all of ya'll posted about my experiences in Espana. However, as that has turned into a "no-go," please expect a slight change in content. I will still keep you updated on my experiences with food, wine (duh), and life's random excursions and detours and I promise to keep it interesting! 

In the spirit of graduation, I wanted to end my first post by sharing this quote; a few words of wisdom from a man whose words were never wasted. 

"To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest citizens and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of one's self; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived... this is to have succeeded."    ~Ralph Waldo Emerson