Today I began my road trip from DC to Texas. It was very bittersweet. I can't wait to see my friends and family, but I hated to leave Brian. The only thing making it a little easier on me was the fact that I will see him in a week for Erin's wedding.
I started in DC around noon heading west toward Knoxville, my final destination. Northern Virginia is BEAUTIFUL. I had no idea and wish I had more time to go out there on a road trip and make stops. It is very "Americana." The hills are rolling and very green. Greener than I have ever seen - like what I would picture Ireland to look like. There were big red barns everywhere, wineries, livestock, rolling hills, mountains in the background....so pretty.
All was well until I got close to Roanoke. I was listening to the radio and heard the emergency warning for tornadoes touching down everywhere. I was thinking to myself, "There is no friggin' way I am going to stop now. I have to get to TX to see my peeps!" So, I continue driving through hell and highwater. It was very frightening, but I made it through
I finally made it to Knoxville after one tank of gas & almost 500 miles. (I love my car's gas mileage). Tomorrow I am heading to Little Rock or Texarkana. It depends on my love of driving tomorrow. Today the drive-love-level was very high, but I have a feeling it is going to wear off soon. :/
Now I'm sitting in my hotel room drinking a beer and about to eat my delicious dinner of Lunchables - turkey & american cheese. Blech.
Until tomorrow....
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