Where I've been - A quick look

Ok, so we all know Wordless Wednesday is a bit of an impossibility for me, but I recently found an interesting website that lets you map out where you've been.

It is actually easier to tell you where I've NOT been.

Alaska
Hawaii
Idaho (sorry Brittany, just haven't gotten there yet!)
Montana
North Dakota
Oregon
South Dakota
Wyoming

Of the ones I've never been to, I've got Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho and Oregon on my lists as definite "Must Go To's". Montana & Wyoming are "Maybe's".

I think I'm above the national average for states visited.

So do you have a favorite state you've visited (US) & which state is on your "Must Go To" list?

Where I've been

A few of you have emailed to see if I'm still alive.

I love the fact that I've begun to create those types of relationships through this that people will reach out to check on me.

I've traveled for two weeks straight - Monday - Friday & Tuesday - Friday.

I'm finally home, loving the weather. And following a yellow brick road.

That would be POLLEN for all you non-Southern folks.

I was walking to my car on Friday and thought, "Wow. That car's paint job is pretty. Such a pretty black with a hint of sparkle. Wait. Not sparkle...POLLEN!"

And with that, my allergies smacked me upside the head & decided to show me Who's the Boss. Obviously, it isn't me.

In addition to being gone, we've had some sad things going on that have tugged at my heart.

A mastiff here in CLT attached a small terrier/poodle mix at a dog park that Hayden loves and the small dog ended up dying.

I was heartbroken, thinking of how awful it must be to lose a beloved pet in this manner. How absolutely horrifying.

One of our good friend's father died unexpectedly on Tuesday & the funeral was today. I think this tugged at me especially since we (Mr. Potts, our friends & myself) are getting to the point where things like this start happening to our parents.

One of my father's closest friends passed this week unexpectedly as well.

While in New Hampshire this week I saw a girl sitting outside with her Great Dane. I had to stop & see her. Such a pretty fawn girl named Honey.

Walking away from petting her, I teared up & almost began crying. I was walking down a sidewalk paved in brick in my 4 inch heels - does a Southern Girl where much else? So no tears were allowed. I'm good in heels, but not that good!

I miss my Maddy every day & it has been almost two years now. Does the hurt and pain ever lessen? Will I ever miss her any less?

So a heart tugging last few weeks - missing home, thinking of mortality & missing my Mads. I've been reading, but not commenting as often.

A dis-jointed post, I know, but this is where I've been.

But I'm back.

Can't promise better than ever - but hey, who ever can?

Where in the World has Mrs. Potts Been?

Hot Topic, I know!

The past few weeks have been a whirlwind for the Potts' family. We've been separated (with me traveling to the frigid, cold New England area), we've hibernated, we've endured a "snow storm" at home in Charlotte. All in all, we've just been laying low.

I've had a few people reach out & ask if there is anything "special" going on. For those who may have been wondering (and really, I don't know that many of you have been wondering), no, I am not preggers. Mr. Potts & I are committed to being DINK's for the rest of our lives.

My past few weeks have simply looked like this:

Travel

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Hotel Rooms

Sleepless nights

Watching Weeds (finally caught up on all the seasons now)

Doing our taxes & realizing we owe a stomach twisting amount to the IRS.
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Cheering on the Saints while eating Red Beans & Rice

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Some cooking, some cleaning & lots of laughter.

I've missed you all & hope you're all doing well. I'm doing my best to catch up with everyone.