Thoughts of a Chaotic Elegance: Week 3

With all of the snow that the Atlanta area and North Georgia received last week, my weekend away cabin trip was in jeopardy. However, by Friday afternoon the 'all clear' was given and myself, along with a few close friends, packed our duffle bags with lounge clothes and our cars with food, and headed to the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Georgia. The original cabin we were supposed to get was pretty much inaccessible. The mountains had received anywhere from 6-10 inches and since the weather is just now getting into the forties, it for sure was not melting much. So our rental agency placed us in an adorable little cabin by the river. The cabin was cozy and the view was gorgeous. AND there was still about five inches of snow on the ground. But this was REAL snow, not the ice crap that we had back home. This was powder that shaped wonderfully into snowballs, snowmen, and snow angels!

Friday evening was spent unloading cars, cooking dinner, playing on the Wii, and then the girls chillin in the hot tub. I think that was my favorite part, being able to sit in the hot tub while looking over the rambling river with beautiful snow everywhere. Saturday was another day of lounging in comfy clothes, eating more food, taking naps, reading books, watching movies, playing games, singing at the top of our lungs and of course - relaxing in the hot tub. We also took a trip to "town" - which means the Apple place. I don't remember the name of it, but they have not only the best apple juice/cider/fruit but also the best fudge. Plus an array of country items to look at, comment on and enjoy. Sunday was more of the same along with a realization that we brought way to much food.

Our lovely "electronic free" weekend was over, and Monday found us heading back to the city. Once out of the mountains we texted, called, and "four-squared" our way back home. If you've never taken at least a few days without cracking open a computer for email, sending a text, playing 'words with friends', or checking your Facebook - you are sorely missing out. It makes me want to unleash myself from the technology of today... well, almost.