I took a wrong turn today on my way back home (after signing a lease in Tally!). I knew the road I was on would still take me where I needed to go so I didn’t turn around and I was glad. Traveling down this road was so serene and beautiful; it was through one of those few hilly areas of Florida that make you forget you’re in Florida as the road goes up and down and all you can see is trees. It was also at that perfect time of day where the winter sun is in just the right place to give everything an amber glow. On one part of the road where there’s a small bridge over a creek there was a group of people off to the side of the bridge around a bonfire that appeared to be roasting marshmallows; very peaceful.
Many people would be annoyed that they took a wrong turn and let it ruin their whole day through their attitude. Months ago I may have been the same way, but it’s so much easier to not let things like that be a big deal. This turned out to be a good thing. I was being annoyed by a car on the interstate who kept going faster, slower, faster, slower (cruise control is there for a reason, use it!) which is how I ended up distracted and took an exit that looked similar to mine, but was one too early. Because I didn’t let taking a wrong turn upset me it ended up being a fortunate accident. Not only did I get away from a bad driver, I also go to see another beautiful part of God’s creation.
I’m not feeling well, so I haven’t made the post I planned on. I did upload some pics of The World of Coke to my flickr though, and a few short videos like this one on Vimeo.
I like how some people add music to their videos. I don’t know how to do that, so you get ambient noise and people talking. If anyone knows a video editor to add music good and free let me know!
Sorry for the week-long absence. But do expect a post later today about my adventures in Atlanta over the weekend. The only thing I dislike about film photography is that you have to wait to take up the whole roll before you can see your pictures. I did take some digital though, so I’ll post a few later.
I’ve been thinking about what I’m going to do this summer. I know I need to find a summer job so I can save some money that will be much needed once I’m off at a university in the fall. I’ve also thought about taking a couple summer classes, creative writing or something possibly. When I really think about what I want to do though I know I would love to just travel throughout the summer.
I would absolutely love to go somewhere overseas, Italy or Paris, or anywhere else I haven’t been, but those are my top 2. Unfortunately I don’t know anyone else who would go and I don’t want to go alone to a country I’ve never been in.
It would be nice to see some places in the states I’ve never been to before, so I could settle for that. Right now I guess I’ll just have to wait and see.
Anyone care to share their summer plans or dreams? I know you’re out there, I can hear you breathing.
Half fun, half stressful, and now I’m sick. I think I’ll blame the sickness on someone who will remain unnamed thinking it was a good idea to set the air on 70 causing me to freeze in my sleep; strange since that same someone was sharing the bed next to the a/c with me.
Saw some old friends, met some new ones, had a good time with God.
Best part of coming home: my own coffee, my own bed, oh and taking my contacts out! I forgot to bring my contact case or my glasses so I had to sleep with them in for 2 nights.
