Ms. Rogers, what's the suburbs?

Lately. What's been going on lately? Well, week one of Master's classes finished..a whole lot more to go. I'm definitely the youngest person / least experienced in the class. I didn't know it was going to be like that my entire life, but for now it is. I guess some day I will probably be longing for the days I was a newbie, but for now it'd be nice to feel like I knew what I was doing sometimes. Running has been going pretty well overall. I still don't like it or really enjoy it all that much, but it's not going terrible and I haven't quit yet and that's something. Ted and Jamie met us in Atlanta this past weekend for an NBA game, which was a great needed break from school and Franklin. I do love the city. I love the people watching, the food, the bright lights and just "magic" that sometimes feels like is hanging in the air. But, I've realized I don't think I want to live "in the magic". Not that I want to stay HERE forever, but I don't want to live in the middle of the city. How about the suburbs. I know, I know, I always saw myself in some cool city loft with a big girl job, an espresso, and be headed to Yoga class or something. But in reality I really do think I want to drive an SUV, take kids to practice, cook for the church pot luck, and sew ballet costumes. Wow. That's flipping lame, I know that's what you're all thinking. But I think suburbia is calling me home to my destiny. It might be unavoidable at this point. I mean, heck yes I'm still going to hit up the mall, scoff at pickled anything, ask people to correct their word pronunciations, wear too big of sunglasses and too much jewelry, view high heels as acceptable for any outing, and expect my restaurants to be open 7 days a week. But, I think I'm actually going to be very okay with the suburbs. I'll want to take my babies to see sporting events in different cities, visit far away family, and stop at the historical sites and signs on our way to go camping. Yep. I'm slowly envisioning the best dressed PTA member in my future ;) And that might just be okay. Someday. For now, I'll just be keepin' it fabulous in small town USA.