a weekend fit for a free-spirited queen

I was in Savannah, GA this past weekend. I vow that this city has a magic to it. I feel like I fit there, as if that's the place that would solve any of that discontentment that settles into my brain from time to time. My puzzle piece. The streets, the buildings, trees, the character that seeps out of every window and door downtown.. the sound of the branches, birds, swoosh of cars going past.. it makes for a gorgeous melody.

Going the weekend before St. Patrick's Day was interesting. Savannah celebrates this holiday beginning weeks in advance. Everything was green - building lights, water fountains, beer. The streets were packed at night with party-goers in their green circus wigs, face paint, hair, shoes. Very cool to experience. Cabs had TWO hour waits, so Saturday night we ended up calling someone we knew to come and give us a quick ride home. Amazing, I tell you.

My hubby and I went childless, which was a huge plus. Don't get me wrong, I love my son more than life and he IS my heart, but as a parent you just need need need these times away. Fortunately, my dear old friend took us into her home for the weekend and we had a fabulous stay. We were about 5 minutes from downtown and stayed gone for most of the trip save for potstickers at 4am, Scattergories on the couch, and a few early morning, hungover bed conversations.

On Saturday, we had waffles and coffee, then drove out to the beach to hang out for a while. It's always therapeutic to see the ocean.
I had a beautiful time.

Also, to my delight, I discovered a band - Dead Confederate. They hail from Athens, GA and have a familiar feel that makes my soul happy, but are original at the same time. I stayed stage-front at The Jinx their entire set. As a matter of fact, as I type this, I am downloading their albums. I am psyched.

There is nothing else in this world like traveling. The new experiences, having no set schedule, and laughing and loving with no cares. I'm so thankful for my weekend of peace.

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So much for that

This morning, I've been reading all sorts of cool DIY blogs full of beauty & creativity. Will I one day have the time to be so free with my hands and ideas? I sure do hope so.
It's kind of depressing how little time I have to be creative.. It's gonna change, it's gotta change.

In other fun, time-consuming, adult news -- my car has been overheating. So me and hubby are dropping it off today at the shop. Fun times.. how much you wanna bet most of my tax refund will be going to fixing my car and will be mostly gone in the next couple of days? Wait --- maybe now's not the wisest time to bet.

I am planning a little 2-night stay in Savannah coming up soon when I take my week's vacation from work. My good friend lives there and has promised us free room & board for our little getaway. I plan to be very free and full of chill and taking pictures and loving my surroundings while I'm in Savannah. It's such an inspiring place to be. I'd love to live there, actually.

Inventory at work is Thursday. I always become a ball of anxiety and worry around this time.. as if my scan percentage defines my whole being. I just giggled, that's a good sign.

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