They never wore out.

Recipe for A Day to Remember

• Warm weather
• A beach
• Diana F+ and few rolls of Fuji Velvia.
• Good company
• No Plans
• Piece of mind

Recovering from the break-up.

Today went through the drive through to get an Egg McMuffin. And instead of buying a coke, I ordered a sprite. I had a headache so I grabbed some ibprofin. When I pulled up to the window to pay, she hold out her hand and I dumped in hers ibprofin. Withdrawals? Embarrassing.

Room to breathe.

Today we took our high school students to go see a movie about Rwanda at the Sundance Film Festival. I know some were affected by watching and learning about the genocide that took place there, but I am not sure all were. I hope that later, they will reflect and think of how much they have, and how lucky we are. I hope that seeing things like this make them want to change the world, because they are the future, and if they don't want to change it then who will?

I love my job.

Dear Coke: Its been real.

Coca Cola, You and I have had a good run. I mean, we have stuck by each other through a lot. I am going to try to be as honest as possible in this letter to you, so that you understand why I am doing what I am doing. My whole life, you have been there. Either you or one of your cousins Dr. P or Pepsi, but mostly you. I will never forget the times we had together. Buying a large you for a dollar at Mc Donalds, or seeing mirages of you in the blistering sun of Samoa and finding nothing more refreshing then you in a frosty, cold, glass bottle.

But I feel we have a bit of an unhealthy relationship. I think I need to give you space, and I think that I often hold on to you for the wrong reasons. Remember that one boy I dated years ago who hated that you and I had such a close relationship? Remember how when he and I broke up I vowed to never part from you unless it was my decision? Well, lately, for a while actually, I have been thinking we are not good for each other. Your my vice, and I don't want a vice.

I will look forward to our time together on special occasions, but I feel this space will be good for me. For a while, a long while, I have decided to say good-bye. I have loved you, and you have brought me much satisfaction at times.

Don't worry, I will still sing your jingle, and I will still  think your the best tasting soda.

Love Always, but Not Forever,

Amy Jo

*This is not a joke, I just had my last coke, for a while. A long while.