beach.

Hello Beautiful People!

So, long story short, I got myself a job and I love it but I also love writing this blog and am not yet willing to give it up. So, until I find a reason to stop, I'm still "unemployed K" for consistency's sake. Artistic licensing. Same game plan.

Jesse and I went to North Myrtle Beach last weekend. We stayed in the condo complex of a good friend of the family's and played tourists for a couple of days. We went out to eat a few times, but we primarily made our meals in-house which was one of my favorite bits of the trip. We like to
cook and we would sit out on the balcony and eat our meals--this is the balcony that overlooks a pond of ducks and a fountain. It was cozy.

We played putt putt, we went shopping at the Salvation Army, we tried to spy on old people doing "the shag" (if you're under the age of 50, it's not what you think...trust me.) Our efforts to master the nightlife were essentially defeated the night we went out and learned that weekend's bar festivities were governed by the purchase of a $20 wristband. We opted out. Maybe in a few years when we're loaded we can splurge. We did catch the Notre Dame football game in Flynn's, an Irish-themed bar that I not-so-accidentally persistently called Paddy O'Flynn's. I'm Irish, I'm allowed.

We also played some very competitive games of Scrabble. Jesse always wins. I think he's implanted some type of microchip into his brain with Scrabble strategies and acceptable Scrabble words. Next time you try to challenge the word "Xi", don't.

I had never seen November on the beach before. It was vibrant. I hope to make this a tradition because autumn in the south, on the water, is highly downplayed in my opinion. The beach in the summer is classic indeed. But this was something so new and so rejuvenating. It was really a beautiful weekend.

Another word of wisdom: when you get the chance to go somewhere different, even if it's only a little different, Go. Get. Don't let the grass grow too thick under those tootsies.


^ Our adventure at the old putt putt green. We tied the game.

How could I forget? This little guy I met in the restroom of the putt putt course. I personally told him he could save 15% or more on his car insurance if he switched to Geico. I don't think he got it.