Things have been hectic to say the least.

Our plan to move on July 18th may go up in smoke. The carpet installation could take longer than we thought. We should know more today.

Painting is coming along well, but we've had color setbacks.

My new fridge, washer and dryer are beautiful /nerd

I went out to Dirty Disco last week and met some new people, hung out with old friends, and partied like a rockstar.

I need a vacation.

So much has been going on, but I just cannot put it all into words.

I wish I could.

On Friday we settled on a price for the new house with the sellers. It's all very exciting to have this done so quickly. After seeing it a second time we were absolutely sure. We got it for a great price, too. It came out a little higher than we thought we would spend, but still well under the top of our budget.

Margy and Leo are going to help us paint the rooms that really need it. I'm pretty damn excited to pick out the colors and all the appliances and such. I can't wait to have a fridge that actually holds all of my food.

Saturday we went to Metairie to see my mom. We had lunch at Bud's Broiler and then went to Maurice to get some pastries. Jean Luc was there and he was genuinely surprised and happy to see me. He said he heard about the wedding and was so happy for us. He took me all through the bakery to show me the new equipment and changes. Sometimes I miss working in that place. It was a huge part of my life for a long time. Anyway, he gave me some free pastries and they were delicious, as usual.

Then we went to Black and Gold and I scored some items from the $10 rack. Got a new Saints hat, shirt and a white Deuce jersey. Deuce jerseys selling for only $10 makes me so depressed, but I will never wear another jersey!! NEVER!

We met up with Danielle to see Star Trek at Clearview. It was soooooo good. I really enjoyed it. J.J. Abrams is obsessed with time travel lol

Well, I guess we need to start packing!

It's so confusing to have relief mixed with regret. I think I'll save the details for a private entry.

I've had a busy, yet relaxing weekend. Went to Paris Parker and then Target yesterday. I picked up even more frames for the wedding print project. I've been ordering prints and framing them as gifts. So far, Margy's is my favorite :)

Jared and I went to the new Don's Seafood in Gonzales yesterday. I ate my first charbroiled oyster and it was delicious. I'll be eating more in the future. We split a seafood platter that was yummy. They have really good catfish and stuffed crab.

Afterwards, I baked cookies from scratch using the new mixer. This thing is easily the best gift we received. I know it will completely change our cooking habits.

Today we are going to lunch at Ichiban and then to see Wolverine. It will be nice to get out!

I have a ridiculous amount of cleaning to do before Scott's birthday. It's been difficult to keep this place clean due to all the crap we have stuffed in here. I can't wait to buy a house.

If anyone can recommend a real estate agent in Gonzales/ Baton Rouge please do so! Thank you!

I get to see my Jackie in FOUR MONTHS! AND WEEN! AND MOUNTAINS!!

YAYAYAYYAYAYAYAYYYA

We are back! I can't even describe how awesome this vacation was. Jared and I always have fun together, but put us in Disney for a week and it's even better. We had a freaking blast, especially the last day. We rode every ride, some more than once. I can't even explain how awesome Disney is. It had been over 20 years since I went there last. I wish we had spent more time in Animal Kingdom, but the heat and crowd escalated so quickly that we bailed at around 3pm that day.

I uploaded the pictures last night:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeofcasey/sets/72157616646772437/

Special thanks to Leo for taking care of LON and bringing us to the airport and picking us up. I was so glad to see him yesterday. We missed him so much since we see him so regularly :)

We came home to some really nice gifts and we have more to pick up from UPS. Tomorrow we go to do all of my name change stuff and set up the new bank account. Things have changed, but then not at all.

I realized some things on this trip. Being away from everyone and everything for so long makes you understand certain things. I feel like this really is a chance for a new and better life for me and for Jared.

This week has been insane already.

A lot is going to change in a few weeks. I'm excited about some of it and sad about the rest.

The Wizard of Oz was my favorite movie when I was little. Grease comes a pretty close 2nd :)

I haven't posted in a while. I've been really busy and haven't much to say that would interest anyone here.

Twitter is the new LJ I guess.

Holla!

We will miss you. You'll always be my favorite Saint :(

Posted: Tuesday, 17 February 2009 11:09AM

Saints release McAllister

WWL.com Reporting

The New Orleans Saints have released running back Deuce McAllister.

Saints owner Tom Benson says, "Deuce has meant so much to our organization since we selected him in the first round of the 2001 draft." He made the comments in a news release. "He has represented our club with dignity and class, and obviously been a great player – one of our best all-time. He’s earned the respect of everyone in our community for not only what he’s done on the field, but for what he’s done for those who are less fortunate. Saints fans should celebrate his career and his accomplishments, and what we wish for him now is continued success."

McAllister was the Saints first-round draft choice in 2001. He has since played in 97 regular season games over eight seasons for the Black and Gold.

The release says he is "the franchise’s record-holder for touchdowns scored with 55, rushing yards with 6,096, rushing attempts (1,429), rushing touchdowns with 49 and ranks eighth in receptions with 234. His 27 career 100-yard rushing games are the most in team history and he is the only Saints runner to gain 1,000 yards in a season four times, including two Pro Bowl seasons in 2002 and 2003."

The Saints also point out McAllister has had some injury issues recently. The team says, "McAllister missed significant time due to injuries in recent years after first tearing the ACL in his right knee in October 2005 and then suffering an ACL tear in his left knee in the third game of the 2007 season."

Finished another Hemingway book!

Yesterday was truly a terrible day. I felt like I was under a huge weight. Then I realized that no one had died, I still have a job, food to eat and a place to live. So, I got over myself and vegged out on the couch again.

Life could always be worse than we think.

It's 2009

The next 3 months are going to be a blur.

Is it time to go to Disney, yet?????

I'm excited about tonight. I will miss the bonfire and fireworks and most of all, seeing everyone. I do think we'll have a fun and lowkey night, though. I am very happy about not driving, parking, and all that nonsense.

We have way too much food!

Wherever you wind up I hope you all have a wonderful New Year's Eve!

oh yeah and GEAUX TIGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3 jobs I had: baked goods slinger, bookseller, operations manager
3 places I lived: New Orleans, Roanoke, Nashville
3 shows I watch: e.r., Top Chef, The Hills
3 places I have been: The Grand Canyon, Atlanta, Chicago
3 people who email me: Jeremy, Jared's mom, my sister
3 foods I love: Pizza, double chocolate brownies, mac and cheese
3 places I'd rather be right now: Amsterdam, a new house, the top of the Hancock Building
3 friends who will respond to this meme: Tierney, Danielle, Leo (???)
3 things looking forward to next year: the wedding, the honeymoon, another trip to Chicago