On the road.

Photo Courtesy of Nicole Batchelder

Thursday of last week I got my wisdom teeth removed. I was sedated, and had pain killers waiting for me at the house. After the inflation of my cheeks and avoiding going out into the public and being trapped in the gates of my home for a week, I emerged and immediately needed to get out. That brings me to the situation on travels up Florida. The thursday after my surgery I rolled down my windows cranked the volume of the shuffled library, buckled my seat belt and was off, and let my mind wander.

Thursday: Orlando. Downtown IBAR and BBQ Bar. Met up with Amanda and Nicole, and downtown I got to see many Orlando friends which was refreshing.

Friday: Satellite Beach. Met up with my folks at their beach house. Then we wen out to eat with Kate. I went back to Kate's house and some of her friends she knew from High School there came over. Drinking of Absinthe was involved, and after walking around the house in my bathing suit and a hoodie for an hour or so I never ended up going in the hot tub. That came the next morning, instant hangover cure.

Saturday: Orlando. There was much more fun to be had in the O Town. Amanda's boyfriend's band, Circus was having a show downtown Orlando @ Tanqueray's . Masks were worn, instruments were played and hands were clapped. After the show I hung out with two gentlemen and had good conversation.

Sunday: Orlando. Hung out with Nicole at Ates's house, and with their lovely dogs. There was another show. A few friends from West Palm were having a show with their band Surfer Blood downtown @ Backbooth. It was nice to see them and a few other friends. We continued our night at IBAR and did some dancin.

Monday: Gainesville. Chilled for the day with good music, then drove to Gainesville where Nicole had gone up earlier that day. Rode bikes to Free beer at Common Grounds, and Andrew Walters met up with us. I signed up to sing Karaoke but didn't get called and was a little bummed by that but got over it with ease.

That brings me to today Tuesday, We went to the dog park and ate amazing mexican food. Was in the mood for mexican food since a random wasted dude saw Andrew's work shirt from El Toro and was instantly intrigued and instantly went off on a tangent on how good their food was. ha. Planning on meeting with with a friend Steve tonight who I haven't seen since he got out of the marines.

So I will leave you on a happy note. I almost died today. Nicole made a U turn in front of a guy that was going really fast from the other direction who came inches away from slamming into my side of the car. My heart is still beating through the roof.