GBU Monday Link Up

Happy Monday Friends!!

I'm exceptionally perky today because I wrapped up my western civilization class yesterday afternoon and was in bed by 7pm.  I know what you're thinking "7pm?! you freak!".. Stop your judging you Judgy Judy, I get up at 4am four days a week, so I'm routinely a wet blanket and go to bed stupid early.  The fact that my morning members let me play Christmas music also puts a pep in my step.

Let's get down to business shall we?

The Good:
I went to two different Christmas parties, and despite having my butt on my shoulders because I was the youngest person there by far, I ended up having a great time at both events!! Friday was the annual Post Parade Chilli Dinner that my neighbors have.  It is always an excellent time.  My neighbors, regardless of their questionable taste in College Football (Auburn graduates..tsk tsk), can always throw a kick-butt party.  My favorite part of Friday's party was spending a ton of time with our Mayor's wife (Lorraine.. she's amazing).  Lorraine recently graduated from the same program at Pfeiffer I'm currently in (It's a weirdly specialized program designed for students who work full time, so classes are all at night, and online to accommodate those of us who work full time day jobs), so whenever we get together we talk school, and kids, and education.  It's always a good time if you're into that sort of thing. 

Saturday was the Annual "Bash & Barter"  for TreesNC.  This event I was really NOT looking forward to because we've never been before and I only knew of a few people who were going to be there.  Again, I was the youngest person there by far and I was just not looking forward to going.  (I was also feeling frumpy and gross, and my hair wouldn't cooperate so there was that).  Well, The Mayor and Lorraine were there again, but this time apparently Lorraine had some tricks up her sleeve.  She very slily introduced me to a handsome young man who is a recent transplant to our fair city.  We ended up talking for most of the evening and having dinner together.  (We did exchange numbers and have plans to get together sometime this week). 

The Bad:
I was super proud of myself for making it through Thanksgiving having actually lost weight, but alas, I've gained 6lbs and we're only 10 days into December. I need to get it together, but y'all.. Girl loves a glass of wine, or a beer every now and then.. and can you really expect me to bake you 47,000 cookies and not have one three, MOM!!  But I'm officially in slim down mode until further notice..

The Ugly:
WHO WANTS TO BE IN SLIM DOWN MODE RIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS?!!? 

Linking up with Kate & Kati for The Good, Bad & Ugly Original Linkup!!

You are all amazing, and I hope you have an amazing week!!!