i left charlotte with a nice drive on to charleston. all the while, randomly tearing up at the most wonderful book, 'the help' by kathryn stockett. i am not sure if i even want to see the movie now. the books are always better. such a wonderful story and so well written. after two successes with audio books, i highly doubt my last one, some sell out book about madonna written by her brother will even stand a chance. luckily, a sweet gal in charleston burned me some cds of some local music. i think i'll be alright.
i ventured to mount pleasant, sc to go the sprout, a all raw, vegan place. it was in a strange location (why do these people do this to themselves?) but it was attached to a gym, so i guess they are trying to draw the health conscious. not a bad move...
i got a cleanse juice, which was delicious. and a vegan chai, i just couldn't resist. i didn't try any of the food, but it all looked good. it is really too bad that this sort of food must always cost so much. i feel like it is really eliminating so much of the population. another thing in life that just ain't fair.
i then went over to sullivan's island to get my first taste of the ocean. ahhhhhh. it reminded me so much of tybee, making me even more anxious to get down to savannah. it was really beautiful, despite being overcast.
i sat in the sand and relished the fact that i was not in a cubicle. i am not sure it has even hit me yet. i think i am just on vacation. i have with me, print outs of nasty emails to remind me of my choice for happiness. this life is so short, never knowing when our time is up, it is ever so important to enjoy it.
i then met up with some of the loveliest ladies. my dear friend sarah, from a childhood long ago but fitting seamlessly in the present. we all just fit together like the puzzles these gals squeal about. (note to self: start puzzling as a hobby) their monday routine consists of going to a community tai bo class. it was awesome! a great workout, a wonderful sense of community and it provided permission for the wildness that would ensue. i made an amateur move by not eating a proper dinner and suffered the consequences the following day. but oh lawd, it was so much fun. i LOVED their local hole, the mill. it was a place i would frequent for sure. i spent the morning and early after noon with the enjoyable danger (also a sarah) and then on i went to my former home, savannah, ga.
i have spent the last seven years of my life getting lost. i never feel confident wherever i am going. if i end up getting there, it always feels like sheer luck. however, in this town, my body just knows where to go. i know savannah like i haven't known anywhere else. it truly is embedded in my being. the joy bubbled to the surface instantly. my first stop was one of great nostalgia: parkers. the finest gas station you will ever see. i did have to go to the bathroom, but i also realized i was coming empty handed to see precious olivia. every aunt must bring prezzies? especially ones of chocolate...
i couldn't believe how i just remembered everything, still knowing where the good parking is. i parked my whip, paid the meter knowing the severity of the maids round here and headed out on foot: the best way to enjoy this town. if only i had my bike...
instant LOVE. happiness. even the air feels better here. i just love savannah, georgia sooooo much. it was the first place that ever felt like home to me. every corner had a memory. i found myself just walking along and suddenly laughing at memories of reckless youth. it is so strange how much has changed and then not at all with all things that stayed the same. what i miss most is the people that used to inhabit this town that have since moved on, much like i have. all i can feel is that i just can't wait to share this with eric.
seeing jordan and her beautiful baby girl olivia has showed me how much all things change. and it is all ok. jordan is family to me, i just love that girl. i feel like we will still find things to laugh about when we are busted up old timers. laughing....it sure is the best. and we are damn good at it.
the savannah trip has gone way too fast. i have hardly done all the things i wanted to. and i know that one day in the following week won't be enough either. i have realized that no matter what your schedule is like, you can never create more time. so why sweat it? i need to focus on the positives and be thankful for time at all here. when the negative thoughts come up, you just got to shoo them away. dismiss them entirely. they serve no purpose. oh and by the way, i am kind of a mess. i guess it is allergies? the pollen has always been bad here, but i never reacted to it before?! i am all stuffy and sneezy...ugh. luckily, i get to go to even warmer weather, get a lot of fresh air and just relax before the next big event. it is on to ocala, fl tomorrow!
parting is such sweet sorrows!
That I shall say good night till it be morrow
No comments:
Post a Comment