May 11, 2010
A new journey cannot begin without first saying a few goodbyes. Today I said goodbye to the state of Florida, which has been my place of residence for the last year and a quarter. For those of you who haven't kept up with me, I moved here in Jan. of '09 to attend the Sarasota School of Massage Therapy. After graduating in July, I took the state board exam and Aug. 6th I became a licensed massage therapist in the state of FL. I also played bass in a country band called Bullseye Ride, which has pretty much been booked every weekend for the last 3 or 4 months.
I started out this morning by finishing packing my noble steed, the Nissan Sentra, utilizing practically every inch of space. It's amazing how much stuff you can cram into a compact car; 4 guitars, an amp, effects pedals, 2 recording units, a computer, books, clothes, towels, blankets, misc. gear, a cooler, food, tent, sleeping bag, 11 clowns and a manatee, not to mention my massage table strapped to the roof with ratcheting tie downs. After saying goodbye to my roommate George, I drove down to my dear friend and colleague Patty's office for our weekly (hopefully not our last) trading of massages. It was then off to the bank to cash a couple of checks, and across the street from the bank was the massage school. I found it most fitting to say my last goodbye at the place that brought me here to begin with.
Things I'll miss most about FL; pick up games of volleyball with the regulars at Holmes Beach, Patty's wonderful massages, contra dances at Pinellas Park and Tampa, George's stories and computer help.
Things I won't miss about FL; 90 degree days with 92% humidity, band "drama", the $1 toll crossing the Skyway Bridge, going places and not seeing anyone under the age of 55.
My immediate plans are to spend a few days at home in IN with family and friends before going to northern KY over the weekend to attend the wedding of a former Christian Appalachian Project volunteer and housemate, and then down to Rockcastle County KY for a week of disaster relief assistance for the recent flooding there. I'll keep you posted.
A new journey cannot begin without first saying a few goodbyes. Today I said goodbye to the state of Florida, which has been my place of residence for the last year and a quarter. For those of you who haven't kept up with me, I moved here in Jan. of '09 to attend the Sarasota School of Massage Therapy. After graduating in July, I took the state board exam and Aug. 6th I became a licensed massage therapist in the state of FL. I also played bass in a country band called Bullseye Ride, which has pretty much been booked every weekend for the last 3 or 4 months.
I started out this morning by finishing packing my noble steed, the Nissan Sentra, utilizing practically every inch of space. It's amazing how much stuff you can cram into a compact car; 4 guitars, an amp, effects pedals, 2 recording units, a computer, books, clothes, towels, blankets, misc. gear, a cooler, food, tent, sleeping bag, 11 clowns and a manatee, not to mention my massage table strapped to the roof with ratcheting tie downs. After saying goodbye to my roommate George, I drove down to my dear friend and colleague Patty's office for our weekly (hopefully not our last) trading of massages. It was then off to the bank to cash a couple of checks, and across the street from the bank was the massage school. I found it most fitting to say my last goodbye at the place that brought me here to begin with.
Things I'll miss most about FL; pick up games of volleyball with the regulars at Holmes Beach, Patty's wonderful massages, contra dances at Pinellas Park and Tampa, George's stories and computer help.
Things I won't miss about FL; 90 degree days with 92% humidity, band "drama", the $1 toll crossing the Skyway Bridge, going places and not seeing anyone under the age of 55.
My immediate plans are to spend a few days at home in IN with family and friends before going to northern KY over the weekend to attend the wedding of a former Christian Appalachian Project volunteer and housemate, and then down to Rockcastle County KY for a week of disaster relief assistance for the recent flooding there. I'll keep you posted.
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