April Fools

The times, they are a changin'...

So because I think we have developed a bit of a hive mind, our group of friends has suddenly, independently decided to make some major life changes. I'm very proud to share that Melanie has been accepted to grad school in London (and hopefully AJ will be able to join her there!), Alison is working on getting into grad school here in Philly and Amanda & Arizona plan to leave the country as well to teach English in Brazil or some other exotic location like that.

And it all happens this fall. So basically we have this summer ahead of us as Our Last Summer of Fun & Debauchery. Or at least that's what I've decided to call it.

We've decided to start early with the Epic Hanging Out.

Opening night of my show, Travels with My Aunt, Mel and AJ joined us for our traditional Coco's after opening shit-faced session:

Carolyn, our House Management apprentice, and Lauren, my apprentice:

This morning Arizona invited us all over for a vegan brunch. Holy moley, it was awesome. Arizona made tofu scramble and spicy potatoes, I brought my Breakfast Carrot Cake and Beth made smoothies! Linds & Carrie brought over a New Zealand pudding, but I had to go to work before it came out of the oven. Sad face. I'm told that even as I type, they have moved to the park to kick around a soccer ball. I'm so jealous!

Beth is a big fan of brunch:

Lindsay can't decide whether to drink his smoothie or his beer:

Amanda went with the smoothie first... but I can bet her beer will follow shortly!

Chillin' with Arizona's Italian friend Matteo, watching some futbol:

So whenever the kitty goes to the litter box, there is a giant ritual of incense lighting and general exclamations about how very stinky it is:
It's hard not to be a little sad that our tight-knit little group is breaking up, at least in a geographical sense. But I have every confidence that no amount of distance will destroy these bonds we've forged and these memories we've made together.

Congrats, guys: I'm so proud of you all for moving and shaking and following your dreams!