Ode to the Taurus

So long, sweet Taurus

our beloved car, you drove so well

or at least, you drove so far… for awhile…

237,000 plus miles is something to brag about

but you did it with such grace and middle-class style

You were our “get-away” and all-purpose car —

once decorated with signs proclaiming “Just Married”

often buried under snow in the streets of Sherman Hill

littered with cereal bits and cookie crumbs

and covered in mud leaving our rainy trip to Nashville

Nameless but loved, you had quite the personality

Never accepting more than a gallon of gas at a time during winter

But summer wasn’t hot enough, so you insisted we blast the heat

Slowly switching gears paired with your relentless turn signal

We couldn’t have been happier driving through the streets

The end is near or already here

Our goodbyes were said weeks ago

But we couldn’t just look away as if you were trash

Peacefully you went with somebody else

And we suddenly have $1,000 cash

Going Away Gifts

It was a great (and tearful) weekend full of good friends, good music and goodbyes. Getting some of this closure and a chance to spend time with those closest to us was a gift in itself, but we were surprised with a few more. Food, drinks, candles, wine, reference letters, gas money, sunflowers, cards, wall decor and gift cards. This one seems to be the crowd favorite though (courtesy of the boys at work). Thanks everyone for all you’ve done for us! We’re blown away by your generosity and love.

Interviewing on the Job

Except…this really happened. My old job (as of yesterday) rocked. It had its days that weren’t easy, but all in all, it was a great place to be. Tonight I said goodbye and couldn’t keep back the tears as I drove away. I can’t really put to words what it was like being “the girl” for the past year and how much I’m going to miss working there. While I’ve been grateful that they’ve been so supportive about this new venture (allowing me to take phone interviews at work and everything), I almost wish they’d put up more of a fight. I’m really going to miss these guys—their talent, their ridiculous quotes and their hearts.