It has been a busy few weeks, and the weeks leading up to the holidays are just as packed. It's been packed packed with fun stuff, but packed nonetheless.
Fun Stuff #1
I had my 15 year high school reunion, which was both humbling and enjoyable. I do not wish to comment on the idea that it has been 15 years since I graduated high school, as my achy breaky body provides plenty of commentary on that fact. It was nice to see people I have not seen in a while and 10/10 would do it again with the St. Agnes Academy class of 2010.
Fun Stuff #2
Fun stuff #1 took place in Memphis, and Fun Stuff #2 took me to Nashville. The first thing we must acknowledge is that 901 > 615. Duh, no contest. Broadway is overwhelming and consists of boot stores and tourist traps. Unlike Broadway, Beale Street has been blocked off as pedestrian only and has more than just country bars. The Parthenon and Centennial Park were pretty, but our parks and art museums don't need to rip off ancient Greece to be nice (the ancient Egyptian themes of the Pyramid and the zoo are purposeful because of the connection to Memphis, Egypt, so that doesn't count). Also, the 901 still has soul.
That being said, I still enjoyed my trip to the state capital. The capitol building was fascinating, and I highly recommend joining one of the free guided tours. I learned that there are in fact TWO BODIES buried in the walls. You really can't beat that in terms of being a hard core state capitol building. That being said, parking was terrible and the building is practically inaccessible to those with disabilities. That needs to be worked on in case people, you know, want to see their representatives or watch the government in action.
The Country Music Hall of Fame was fine. Listen, I don't particularly care for country music, but I like learning. And I did learn things. Unsurprisingly, my favorite parts were the sections on Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton.
The main event of Nashville was, of course, the Sabrina Carpenter concert. And I got to give it to Sabrina, she puts on a good show. I really enjoyed the theme of the show and the progression from getting ready for the party, to going to the party, to having an espresso the morning after the party. The dancers, as usual, were excellent and Nicole Kidman was there.
Fun Stuff #3
Fun Stuff #3 took me to Martin with my dad. We have family there and we also attended the Pat Summit Heritage Classic basketball game between the Lady Vols of UTK and the Lady Skyhawks of UTM. Pat Summit, one of the greatest coaches of all time, played at UTM and later coached at UTK. She is an icon.
Fun Stuff #3 was really only half fun because I was sick and it was cold. In addition, I have learned that I cannot live in a place with less than about 250,000 people. I am not a small town girlie, and the visit helped me understand that.
Anyway, we have two weeks until my birthday (November 25th) and Thanksgiving Break. Feel free to Venmo me a gift (just kidding, but not really, @Brooke-Terry-14).
For the six or seven of you (IYKYK) who get this far, thank you for reading, and I hope you have a wonderful November.
