Monday Musings: The Dreaded "A-Word"

 This weekend I went to Bald Head Island with my family. It was fuunnn!

 We drove golf carts around.

My brother went fishing.

We rode on a ferry. I left the beach by myself to make it back to Durham. I had to get my bag, pay for parking, etc. all by myself for the first time ever.

We found pretty things in pretty boutiques.

We went to the beach.

My skin didn't like it.

My goofy fiance got his cap and gown.

We went to a GoUrban meeting and got t-shirts. They're funny 'cause they're true. Durham isn't for everyone, but its awesome.

This weekend made me feel old. It might've had something to do with the fact that I drove to the beach and back by myself. Or it could've been because Miles & I were the only couple among single people at our GoUrban meeting. Or I could've felt old because my fiance is about to graduate and get a real job, Lord willing. Or it could've been because two of the cutest girls ever asked me if I was a teenager on Sunday. I think the last one got me.

3 year old Kate: Are you a teenager?

Me: Ehh, no. Not really.

K: Are you a mommy?

Me: No, but I will be one day.

K: Well then what are you?!

Me: I guess I'm an adult.

*Gulp*

Day Date in Durham!

This semester, for the first time in my college career, I don't have Friday classes! Conveniently, neither does my sweet fiance. This past Friday we took advantage of this time off and had a day date in Durham. Day dates are the best because 1) things are cheaper (lunch time menus vs. dinner time, matinee prices, etc.) and 2) sunshine.

We started out the morning by having breakfast at the Mad Hatter. Seriously so delicious. The only problem was it was too early to eat sweets from their bakery :(

Next we went to Duke Gardens. I love Duke Gardens. We spread out a blanket, got in the Word, read, and talked. It was so fantastic and much needed. We went to the gardens multiple times throughout the summer with The City Project so it holds a special place in our hearts :)

To wrap up our date, we went to Bull City Burger and Brewery. Oh man. It was burger-juice-running-down-my-hand good. They have delicious burgers and really fun fountain drinks, plus a nice patio in the back. The building itself makes the food taste better - I mean seriously check out those ads on the side - too cool!

We're really excited to live in Durham come December and explore this fun, eclectic city more!