Well, it’s been a hot minute, hasn’t it? I was planning on blogging last week but the road trip I had planned for the end of last week loomed large over me. Traveling is stressful! And stress really hampers my writing at times, so here I am asking for forgiveness from peace-ing out on blogging last week 😁.
So, let’s talk a little about my trip. I had a wedding to attend in Buffalo, NY on Saturday the 8th. I left on the South Carolina on Thursday the 6th and returned on the 9th, driving instead of flying, which sounded like a good idea at the time 😆😆😆.
Actually, the drive was quite lovely and very scenic. And it was the first time I had road tripped in almost 4 years. Hell, it’s the first time I had left the state for “vacation” in four years 😬. I really need to get out more 😜. But driving through NC, WV, PA and a little of NY was beautiful because of the fall weather and I highly recommend the trip – just maybe take more time with it 😉.
A lot of people questioned my sanity for taking on a 740-mile trek on my own, driving straight through both ways. But I love driving trips 💜. The only challenge for me is the last hour or two hours when your soooo close, yet soooo far away at the same time. And, if truth be told, it is exhausting 🥱. Who new sitting in a car for 12 hours could be so tiring – I mean you’re just sitting?!? 😆😆 But I made there and back safe and sound, spending way less than if I had flown, rented a car and a room 💰💰💰💰 (yes, even with bundling 😉).
But I have been paying the price since I have returned. Yesterday morning, I had to roll myself to the edge of the bed and swing my legs over the side so that I could lever myself into a sitting position. Then it took a few more minutes to stand 😮. The fatigue was real y’all! And I am still feeling the effects today – SSSSIIIIGGGHHH (patented and dramatic 😁😁). Hence the I am Spud. And I will probably continue to be a 🛋🥔 for the next few days.
As for the wedding itself, I will only say that my two favorite parts were watching my dad walk his granddaughter (my niece) down the aisle and the Bride/brother dance to the tune of Lean on Me chosen by the bride’s brother 🥰🥰. And of course, seeing my niece and nephew, both of whom I haven’t laid eyes on in years.
That’s a taste of my little adventure. As the fog lifts from my sleepy brain, I will share a few insights I gained about myself this trip. Stay tuned….
Love and hugs, Spud
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