It never fails..... Some how ,some way, I always end up late. Wakening up and rolling over I see the clock and it reads 6:59. the exact time I am suppose to be backing out of the drive way. I jumped out of bed and ran to the coffee pot to make coffee. Dressing at the speed of light in the dim lit room where my husband was sleeping, I whispered "Get up babe!" He rolled over and stumbled out of bed joining me for a cup of coffee on the porch.
I was smart enough to pack and place my bags in the car the night before. So, all I had to take with me was my backpack and purse. I got into my car with my thermos of hot coffee, loaded the Garmin and was bound to go northwest to Huntsville Alabama. I was stopping there the night before going to The Farm, to stay with my best friend Cat. The ride was pretty straight up I75. I went through Atlanta and then hit Alabama. As soon as I did, I hit rain. Rain so bad that I thought about pulling over a few times. But, I trekked though it.
As, I drove into little towns, I wondered if the Garmin was taking me the right way. At one point I hit the country side that had rock cliffs and high mountains, which no one mention to tell me you must down shift to go up them. So ,after the first one -while people in car honked and yelled behind me- I realized that to go up you must shift down.
The mountain road was curvy and wined up the side. I freaked out a little bit in fear of sliding off the mountain side. I came around the bend and there was Cat spa. I was meeting her there so she could give me a facial before she got off of work.
She came out as soon as I pulled up and which i yelled "that was the most awful ride i have ever driven!!" She agreed. I was so happy to see her I could barely stand it! We hugged then went inside. She introduced me to her co-workers then took me up the stairs pass a large painting on the wall. Where I joked about if she had painted it. We reached the top of the stairs where a girl sat behind a desk. Cat introduced me and we walked passed her into the ladies lounge. The whole place smelled of lavender and sandalwood. Candles flickered in all corners of the room. A large wall trickled with water , which made a lovely sound. She led me into the facial room and had me lie down . She pampered me by giving me a glycolic peel and a mask with this amazing contraption at which steam came out of. While she did this, she massaged my neck and shoulders working down my arms. It felt so nice. when she was done I felt rejuvenated and fresh. She suggested that we go to Bonefish for happy hour and appetizers. I promptly agreed.
we drove to her condo. It was set in an almost woodsy place. her condo was adorable. with walls painted a beautiful shade of green and browns. Perfect furniture with no stains or pulls on the tapestry. The way my house would look if i had no children. We freshened up and went to Bonefish and had a couple of glasses of wine with two yummy appetizers. After that we went back to her condo and thats when I met her fiance ,Chris. Who is a tall, skinny, and very nice golf pro. He wanted to go out to eat at one of those Japanese steakhouses where they cook in front of you. So, we did. I wasn't very hungry so, I stuck to the sake while they ate their meals. I stepped out to call Micheal ,I was already beginning to miss him.
After we left the restaurant we went back to her condo and drank some beers and talked about wedding plans. She showed me a picture of her dress which was drop dead gorgeous. then it was off to bed .
I slept soundly. More then I thought I would.
Today I was off to The Farm and was very excited. We left to go to starbucks and then it was time to say goodbye. I surly would miss her. And, I do now as I type This. I really wish she lived a little closer. Well, I loaded up the Garmin and then i was off.
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