A good day

For the past couple of nights I've been real excited about this trip to see the game and then make my way to Atlanta to see my family. Since I'm working for the city now, I can't call in and get a sub. You just have to go when you're going. Truthfully, I'd rather go to Tampa this weekend. However, I made a promise to make it to the game. It was nice to see some people from South I haven't seen in a while and a couple of teammates from Bevill State I haven't seen in forever. It really took me back to see how far I've grown and reminded me on how much further I have left to go. The strangest thing is that everyone looks older than me. I know part of it is facial hair but some of my people look like time or stress took them outside and roughed them up a bit. Unfortunately, I didn't have enough time to make it all the way to Jasper. It would have been nice to see Coach Epps or Todd's mom who made the first tater tot casserole I ever had. I know Coach King who ran the dorm is gonna be a little ticked off I didn't make it down there when he hears I was that close by. It's hard to admit, I kinda missed the whole underclassmen college experience, even though I was a twenty year old freshman, life was pretty easy then. I didn't know much but the lessons learned on 1411 Indiana Avenue will stay with me forever. Anyway, I've been in Atlanta for about an hour now. I should have been here closer to midnight, but I had to stop my friend's apartment to see his new baby and then at by Cousin's house who conveniently lives around the corner from another friend of mine from college. I wasn't sure if I even needed to leave after the game because I was so sleepy. Actually, I was sleepy on the way up from home. If it wasn't for the Grace of God, that coffee, and Amber talking me on the way up, I would have stopped in Montgomery at my cousin Kim's house and picked it up in the morning. None the less, it was a good day. Even though it was extremely hot outside, it was a good day. Anyway, a lot of my cousins are going to meet up downtown. My favorite cousin and I are going to look in a jewelry store first before the rest of us get together. No, I'm not buying an engagement ring for Amber. We decided we needed to slow things down. Long story. Refer to previous entries if you want that background information. However, I do want to get her something that shows her how much I care. Well, that and to show her I'm not that tight with money. Lol. Seriously, I've never been the one to share my personal feelings or buy anything for anyone to let them know what I'm thinking, but for her I could. For her, I will. Even if I don't find what I'm looking for, the fact I would even go is saying a lot about me and my growth. Either way, her being in my life is a "good thing".

Well, I guess that's it for the night...morning. I need to get some running shoes while I'm downtown too. You know Friedman's is my spot, my shoe haven. Lol. Anyway, my eyes are getting heavy and I need to say my prayers because I'm truly thankful for this good day. Peace.