When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 beers.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "yes".
The professor then produced two beers from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed...
"Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things - your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions - and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car. The sand is everything else - the small stuff. If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls."
"The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Spend time with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first - the things that really matter. The rest, well, just sand."
One of the students raised her hand and asked what the beer represented. The professor smiled and said, "I'm glad you asked. The beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there is always room for a couple of beers with a friend."
Other than that upsetting loss, the horrible play calling (up the middle does not work - let's try something else next week) and all the mistakes, I had a wonderful time at one of my favorite places to be Williams-Brice. It was perfect football weather! Not to hot. Not to cold. Just right! We tailgated with Nancy & Ashley in their normal tailgate spot and much to our surprise - the Lindsey twins tailgated right beside us! (Let me be honest with you... Before yesterday I did not know who they were. They both played for USC in like 2003-2007, one was an offensive lineman, and one was a defensive lineman. Well now they one a catering company in Mobile, AL, the food is amazing I must add. And they aren't bad to look at either) It is a good thing we all look our best, especially since we were all in garnet and black :) The plan was to go to Wild Wing in the Vista after the game to see Ellen Drive play. After a couple of beers and the hours of waiting for the traffic to die down we ultimately decided that we would head home to Charleston, to get home early enough to go out at home. Well that was the plan anyway...
Kim & Mike
On April 29, 2011, I (along with Megan & Simone and the millions of other people) had the privilege of watching a real life fairy tale come true... Catherine Elizabeth Middleton married Prince William. Walt Disney could not have written this story any better if he tried. A handsome prince, who lost his beautiful mother at a young age, falls in love with a "commoner", they date, break-up, get back together, get married and "live happily ever after". We woke up at 4:30 that morning to ensure we did not miss a moment of our real life fairy tale. I wanted to soak it all in... the royalty, the celebrities, the fashion, especially the hats, and of course Prince Hottie Harry! I watched with excitement as one by one people arrived and were seated. I watched the Princes get in the car and arrive at the Cathedral. At first glance fell in love with Pippa's dress. And then I was taking back to my childhood when I saw Kate get out of her car, so graceful and poised, polished and put together. She was everything a princess should be. And Prince William, well, he looked just like a prince. The service was beautiful (a little long), and Kate Middleton and Prince William were now the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. That was wonderful and all, but all I really wanted to see was the KISS! 
The night started with dinner and drinks at Vickery's (where I had the shrimp and spinach linguine in lobster sauce and it was amazing, and recommend it to everyone). Then headed back to Kristin's, Nicole's soon to be sister-in-law, house for more COCKtails, gifts and something sweet. I wanted to do something fun and original, not the same ole penis cake and cookies, and that's when I remember about Laurie Lu's cookies. So I immediately e-mailed Lauren my ideas for the cookies and the color scheme, she was happy to help! And they turned out wonderfully! She made hot pink and black corsets, stilettos, feather boas and martini glasses for us and a special diamond ring for Nicole with her NEW initials. :)
Once all the gift's were opened and drinks were drank we headed downtown with Nicole's to-do list in hand and her dancing shoes on! She completed her to-do list with no problem... from dancing with a bald guy to getting 3 phone numbers to getting a pair of boxers. I still don't know how she (and Katie) convinced him to give them to her; all I know is she succeeded! She was also a managed to give 20 boys flavored condoms to ensure they have "safe sex". The boys in Charleston sure are gonna miss "single" Nicole, she definitely made sure they would never forget! :) 
