March 24, 2015
Rise and Shine! It is a brand new day. What is in store? A trip to Chattanooga. What? What were you thinking? Flight, friends, food and fun. The four most important words in my lufe. Flight means meeting new people and adventure. Friends means people who love you for who you are now and always. Food means more than sustenance but an experience waiting to burst on your palate. Fun means what happens when all other thoughts of every day life are struck from your mind!
Russia and I were up early this morning. I had actually packed and was ready to hit the road for my adventure. It had been two years since i took a real vacation. Drum roll! Yay! Woo hoo! I am so excited go hit the road. As i am scooping dog food into my container, I realized that it was not big enough. A big ziplock bag to the rescue! One scoop, two scoops, three scoops and counting. No more dog food left in the big container. I cannot forget to buy more when i get home or i will have one very unhappy dog.
My car was on autopilot from Hallowell to Willow Run. I was not the only one excited. Russia paced back and forth between the back window to put his head out then to the other side of the car then up to see what i was doing and waiting for a scratch here and there. The car was quiet on the way to work. This is another kind of autopilot. The same drill each work day. This adventure will change that fact. A much needed break from the motions we go through. Please do not get me wrong. I love my family and friends. I like the consistency in knowing they are there. We have our good times with food and fun. It us just time to change it up.
As i was already packed, i decided to spend the night in South Portland at the Howard Johnson's on Main Street. I had no idea where i was going. I was so thankful that the navigation on my phone worked. I took Exit 3 then took a left. I thought "Where am i going? " I generally stay closer to the airport. Oh well. It is not that far awy. I parked the car and arrived at the check in desk. I gave him my name. No reservation. What??? Oh no. No worries. I gave my confirmation information to him. The problem? They had my first name logged in as my last name. No problem. I knew I was all set because i had confirmation. Very optimistic of me? You bet.
The elevator opened on the third floor. Ding! Oh boy. With suitcase and backpack in touch, we enter the room with the king size bed. No dog to greet me when i arrive. Such as a traveling life. I had always thought i would like a travelling life. Now? Not right now.
Jen found her way to pick me up so that we could have dinner and drinks. Thankful for navigation system because neither one of us had been in that area in between the hotel and the restaurant.
We arrived at Saltwater Grille before dark. Of course, we sat in the bar. Where else would you find me? I had a fabulous duck salad with a nice peak organic on the side. For dessert? Blueberry crisp because there was no creme brulee. Blueberries are my second favorite dessert. Oh and do not forget the nice strong coffee as a compliment to the dessert. Was this wise? Only time will tell.
We arrived back at the hotel around 9:00 p.m. I decompressed for about an hour then ducked under the covers to slumber away until my wake up call at 5:45 a.m.
Good night!
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