I’ve never been to Atlanta, part 1

There’s something you need to know about me, and it’s time to share this information now. You’re old enough to hear it so take a seat somewhere comfortable and let’s chat.

I’ve never been to Atlanta!

I feel judged. You’re reading this and judging me right now, aren’t you? I THOUGHT THIS WAS A SAFE SPACE!! Maybe I deserve judgment because after all, it’s Atlanta. Everyone’s been to Atlanta. Even people from the other side of the world have been to this city, and I’m only a few hours away and have yet to visit.

It’s not that you’re angry, you’re just disappointed in me. I get it. But I do have some good news for you. I think it’s going to help get me out of this dog house I’ve willingly put myself into. I mean, to think about it realistically, I’m the one posting the blog about my own shortcomings. I’ve taken time to think about what I wanted to say, typed it all out, posted it, and shared it with you. So if that’s not the definition of building my own dog house, I don’t know what is. But remember when I said there was good news? There is, so I’ll stop rambling. I hope you’re still sitting down because honey, we’re taking a road trip!

That’s right. One of my nieces from Florida has a special occasion, a dance competition, in the Georgia state capital so because it’s just around the holler from Nashville, I shall meet family there.

I hope you’re proud.

I also hope you’re STILL seated because I need to follow up this grand news with a little predicament we’ve already found ourselves in. Coming up from Florida are my 2 sisters, my mom, Dancing Niece, and Sequence Niece* (sister of Dancing Niece). If you’re good at sorting out predicaments this may be your time to shine! The dance competition is all weekend but Dancing Niece and her dance team only have routines scheduled for Friday and Sunday, leaving Saturday wide open for all the other fun things to happen. But if you’ve ever been on the internet (I bet you have, you rascal), you know how every website has a million suggestions for visitors.

*Sequence Niece is really good at the board game, Sequence… She’s 11 years old and she wins 90% of the time

We’ve managed to widdle ideas down to the Georgia Aquarium, Zoo Atlanta, Six Flags, the World of Coca-Cola, and LEGOLAND. Either way, I know we’ll have a fun time. It’s just a matter of when, where, what, and why? Well, dang it, that’s basically everything! So we have nothing figured out yet. I need a break. Also, three of the five coming from Florida don’t know I’ll be there (I’m meeting them there from my home base in Nashville), so it’ll be a fun surprise. Keep it a secret, mmk? Thanks for stopping by…

-Out of the Wilderness

Amy Klobuchar as Biden’s running mate?

It’s the night the for super Tuesday and I’m huddled by the heater watching Joe Biden do a rally in Dallas Texas. The event included various local politicians and a pastor. Oh, I almost forgot a woman approached the mic to perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and, not to be hurtful, but she would not have earned a spot in Hollywood on American Idol. It was rough.

It’s also important to note who ISN’T on stage. Pete Buttigieg, Beto O’Rourke… nowhere to be seen. But Amy Klobuchar IS there and she was the person who introduced Biden preceding his speech.

Biden then spent more than a few minutes praising Amy.

Half of me is just happy he didn’t forget her name. The other half is wondering if tonight’s Bachelor episode might have had less smoke to blow up our a$$. I wouldn’t know because #BachelorBoycott is still a thing.

So to sum up, Joe is at a rally speaking very loudly, Amy Klobuchar is dreaming of being his voice president, and somewhere Pete Buttigieg is still not the most popular Peter (Bachelor Nation is real, y’all).

Thanks for stopping by!

UPDATE: Beto is now on stage so now Second Pete* is the only one not speaking on stage.

-Out of the Wilderness

*Peter on the Bachelor has been designated as First Pete, because he has more fans 🙂

The most interesting car in the anywhere

I challenge anyone to show me a car on the road with more to talk about than this one!

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The owner swaps out the decorations more often than you’d think because every few weeks is a new theme. I recall a Valentine’s motif once. Interesting, right? I don’t know if I’d take it on a road trip lasting more than a few towns, but ya know, it’s got pizzazz.

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-Out of the Wilderness

NFHS Network… why you probably shouldn’t subscribe to this online sports streaming service

I try to not be a negative person because it’s really no fun. But I have decided I need to warn anyone out there who might be excited to subscribe to this network in hopes of watching family or friends play sports through the magic of the internet.

Don’t do it. Don’t subscribe! Abort mission! Run way! It will only make you frustrated disappointed, and question everything you hold dear.

I won’t go into how their broadcast AND customer service are worse than: dial-up internet, Obamacare website, waiting in line at the DMV, being kissed on the lips by your crazy grandma with the mustache, buying 4 new tires at Pep Boys and they only install 3, stepping on a Lego barefoot, drinking room temperature green tea, VIP tix to Fyre Festival, trying to contact someone at YouTube headquarters…

But I’m not officially saying any of that. The really funny part is that since I’ve experienced such poor service, I became determined to troll NFHS Network wherever possible: website, Twitter, YouTube, etc. I can be annoyingly persistent, just so we’re clear.

Here’s the irony of it all. As I was typing this post I received the 67th email back from them and my refund request has been granted! I suppose that’s worth one star out of 10. So here’s my final word of advice…

Save time, money, and avoid headaches and frustration by NOT subscribing. You can thank me later. If you happen to subscribe to NFHS Network, I’m here for you. Comment below and we can get through it together. You’re going to need a support system to hold on to your sanity.

-Out of the Wilderness

I was in a bad mood till this happened

In my last post I wrote about how I finished a good workout thanks to a friend who was really ticking me right off! I ran a fast mile, but unfortunately the mood I was in didn’t disappear after this good workout. 

I left the gym to do a few errands before heading back home for lunch but I still couldn’t shake how annoyed I felt. That is, until walking into Kroger, I glanced over to my right, and saw this… 

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I actually didn’t even have my phone with me but I just had to go back to the car for it, then approached the man and his son to ask if it was OK to take a few pictures. I wanted to remember and document the moment my mood changed. Before this I was angry and annoyed, and almost in an instant everything changed. It was just a father and a son watching an excavator at work, but there was something so divine about it. A gentle reminder to not major on the minors. The father told me that his young son is obsessed with this kind of machinery after they read the book “Are You My Mother” to him. He went on to support this truth by telling me that one time he showed his son a train going by and his son wasn’t interested at all. 

I thought this was a cool moment and just wanted to share it with you. Have you had experiences like this? If so, I’d love to hear it so comment below…

As always, thanks for stopping by!

-Out of the Wilderness