I have no idea why I'm sitting up here after one o'clock in the morning with church in seven short hours. I guess with the move coming up this week I'm just thinking about things. Our friends, Eric and Christy, took us out to eat tonight. I wish we could've spent more time with them while we were here. Thankfully, we'll get to see them often (I hope). We don't plan on totally abandoning Tuscaloosa. We'll be back from time-to-time.

Justin, Dave (Mr. Biggs to you), and I have had this Wednesday night tradition since baseball season started. We'll all pile up at Justin's, eat, and watch games all night. We moved it to Friday night this past week since J. had some games to coach himself. If I'm correct, that was the last time I'll be able to do that.

The place has a lot more white space than it used to. Pictures are packed up and things are in boxes all around us. My computer room used to have stuff all over the wall, but nothing now. I don't like to get too sentimental, but I'm sad about leaving. This was the first place I was completely happy since high school. It's been a place where I've been able to see my favorite college team, make great life-long friends, and simply relax. The classes weren't always fun, but I learned a lot and enjoyed them more often than not.

It's funny when you think about everything that leads you to your current point in life. I was so desperate to get out of southeast Alabama that I had no idea how things would ever play out. I joined the Air Force, and I survived all the things I needed to during those four years. I thought back then that I knew everything I needed to know. You take your life experiences and build on them. Most of my USAF career was beneficial. I got to go to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. I got to live near Austin, TX, on the worst Army base I've ever seen in my life. I made some mistakes, and I was too young to realize that I should have never placed myself in any of those situations. I was not the happiest person at work. I was spoken to several times by my supervisors about that. I never got into trouble, mind you. They were just concerned that I wasn't fully happy with everything around me. I even tried to look up an old friend the other night from Texas. No luck… I guess they decided to move out of there, too. Can't say that I blame them. Texas was not the best place to be. I've been back since then, and I still say it's not the best.

I miss living in Atlanta, too. That was a fun, but short year. In high school, I marched in a drum and bugle corps. I got to see four-fifths of this great country. Living in Atlanta, I got to see even more. I worked for a wireless networking company. I drove and flew all over the nation. The best place? Seattle. Hands-down the best place I worked in. I remember how we went to SafeCo Field as soon as we got off the flight. We bought tickets for the Mariners-White Sox game the following night. I still have the stub.

Amy and I got married and moved to Phenix City, AL. We went through the worst possible year a person should never go through. We patched things up, lived the next two years there, and now we're here. And in one short week, we won't be. We're moving on our anniversary. Not just any anniversary, but our five-year. “Honey, if your back isn't hurting too much, you want to go out to dinner tonight?” It's not the best way to spend it, but hey… a new beginning awaits. The first day I go on company insurance is the last day Amy takes “the pill.” I really can't wait for that to happen. We're finally ready for kids. All it took was patience and graduation.

I'm also waiting to hear about my classmates' job searches. I know of a couple that are taking the summer off before looking for one. Meredith got hired in Rock Island, IL. I'm very happy for her. I knew out of all the young ladies at the station, she'd be the one to get one as soon as I did. She's very good at what she does, and I wish nothing but the best for her. I've been trying to pass out good words for Hannah and Julie. They are two of the sweetest people you'd ever meet. I haven't heard anything about any of the guys I graduated with. Granted, my class was primarily made up of females. You'd be surprised at the ratio of women to men in this field. Hardly any guys… That's why it's easier for us to get the gigs.

Speaking of hearing from people… if I didn't send you our new contact information, please let me know. I think I missed some people. I know I missed Drew and Drew, so I'll get that out to you guys soon.

And Anissa… you have this info. We'd better get an invitation to the wedding.

Well, I believe I've taken up enough space for now. Sometimes you just get these random thoughts on your mind. I've never been one for sanity at this time of the morning, so this will probably look ridiculous to me later in the afternoon. Sleep well, and pray for “packing peace.” We should finish soon!