Hopkinsville, Kentucky

We missed Dinosaur World


Jefferson Davis Monument



Ferrell's Hamburgers


My two best friends are sisters and they asked me to join them on their annual trip to visit family in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Hopkinsville is located in Western Kentucky and has a population of about 28,700. It was a 4.5 hour drive each way from home (Indianapolis). We left Friday morning (I was up at the butt crack of dawn, it was actually 4:51 am)and came home today at a more decent hour. I did have fun even though Hopkinsville is a lot more country than this city girl typically enjoys. It was sooooo hot and my allergies were kicking my butt the entire time! I was in heaven (food wise)...we ate Godfather's Pizza, Sonic, Captain D's, and of course BBQ. I tried mutton, which after finding out that it was sheep meat about made me vomit, especially now that I know it is typically from a young sheep. Regardless, everything was good, but I feel like I need to fast for a week because I am so bloated!!! I will say that Godfather's was my favorite food while their, they actually had a pizza buffet...oh how happy was I!!! So above are some pictures from the road for your enjoyment!

Willow Branches

Recently, I came across a print of "Willow Branches" by photographer Bill Schwab as seen in the 1st picture. I fell madly in love with the mystery and beauty I saw in the photograph. I bought it for dirt cheap at Michaels and now I need to pick two others to hang along with it (2 more because you have to hang in odd numbers and my print isn't big enough on the wall by itself)! Please tell me which other two prints you think fit the best with "Willow Branches". I love that I have found a photographer that I can say is my favorite...it makes me feel so grown up!!!

PLANS - YIKES

My mother is nuts...I have seen more and more this year where I get it! She has started planning our next trip as a family. We will be heading to the beautiful Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in late September or early October. Now we just have to figure out where we will be staying without causing my mother to have a complete breakdown! She owns a timeshare, my grandma owns a timeshare, the problem is they are completely different ones! My grandma informed my mother yesterday that she wouldn't be going anywhere if she wasn't using her weeks, therefore my mother began freaking out because if we all have to use grandma's than no one will vacation with mom! This is my mother being completely irrational! I, of course, will vacation with whomever, wherever!!! Evidently, I am not enough! Lets also talk discuss the use of the word "we" when talking about planning the vacation...Notice I said something about my mom planning our vacation, well this is never really the case! So who ends up really planning the vacation?!? That would be moi! After mom comes up with the initial idea, she then somehow conveniently freaks out and can't handle it anymore. Evidently because we all are people that can't commit to anything. PLEASE!!! I will commit to a vacation without even thinking about it first, now the others are a different story, but I did have to explain to her that my aunts at least have to look at their schedules! However, I have absolutely no excuses for my fabulous grandmother...after all she is retired, she should be able to go whenever she gets an itch! Although, she is contemplative and always has been...she all about the long pauses!!! I apologize if this entry was not quite clear and concise...but I am not in that sort of place at the moment!

7 Random Things About Me

I've been tagged byWendy! I too have never been tagged before, so I'm kinda excited as well! So here is what you do.

Each player starts with 7 random facts/habits about themselves. People who are tagged need to blog about their seven things and post the rules as well. At the end of your post, choose 7 people to tag and list their names. Don't forget to leave them a comment telling them that they have been tagged and to read your blog! OK, here goes...

1. I have gained a horrible amount of weight over the last year and I hate it!

2. I love to stand in front of the tv and dance the dances I see on videos!

3. I hate putting dishes away! It's not so bad loading them!

4. If I am reading Shakespeare or a book likeThe Other Boleyn Girl, I love reading outloud in a British accent!

5. I secretly believe in fairytales!

6. I sing into my cell phone and play it back to hear what I sound like...I know, I am quite odd!

7. I have really strong issues with people and drinking (just ones I love and care about)!

I don't know how fun this will be to read for people, most of the info will be no surprise to anyone that knows me. Try not to snore too loud when reading. I have to tag 7 people. I don't know 7 people in Bloggerland to tag but I will try...Jess,Alexis