There is nothing greater than leaving all cares and worries behind to go on a road trip. For the last half of my spring break I went to Nashville to visit Vallery. Thursday morning I left Magee and began my trek. Fortunately the weather was great both days I was driving. I left Magee Thursday morning and tried to get to Nashville as quick as I could since Vallery had arranged to get off work early that day. As fate would have it, I didn't get there quickly and she didn't get off work early. I had several stops and detours that deterred my arrival. At one point I got so sleepy I had to pull over and take a power nap. That was the last stop thankfully. I made my way on into Franklin and finally Vallery was able to leave work long enough to get sushi with me. Can I just tell you that place had the best Philadelphia Roll I have ever put in my mouth. Anyway... Vallery had to go back to work so I went and crashed at her apartment.
The next day we had a late start after sleeping in... We ventured to downtown and went to the Frist Art Museum. It was our bit of culture for the day. Boring for the most part, but they had a few pieces that were very cool and made it worthwhile. That night we went to see Jersey Boys--the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. I have to admit before then I had heard of Frankie Valli, but couldn't tell you any of his songs and nothing about him personally. I was skeptical, but it turned out to be so great. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Saturday was such a nice day. We rode to downtown Franklin and other places around Nashville. That night we went to the Grand Ole Opry. Kellie Pickler, Dierks Bentley, Marty Stuart, Vince Gill were there. It was great and oh so entertaining. As I was leaving I heard someone call my name and I was totally surprised to see Mrs. Angela, the secretary from Northeast Jones there. It turns out that the show choir was on a trip up there and had performed during spring break! It doesn't matter where I go, it seems I always run into someone I know! It's so great to see old friends though!
And then Sunday I got up and began my journey back into the real world. The drive was peaceful and beautiful. The flowers are beginning to bloom and the greens are getting brighter. Even so, I must admit, the thought of going back to work after a week off was a little bit depressing. But, even though it's not as desirable as the life of leisure, I am grateful I can work. And that I have a job. I know there are many who are out of work or physically unable to work. God has blessed me and I won't take that for granted!
"All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen." Ralph Waldo Emerson
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