It's about 7 a.m. on a foggy Saturday morning in Texas. LOL (jk). It is approximately 9 am, and Rico and I are stuck in rush-hour DFW traffic. I have a good reason for that, and it has something to do with not cooking or the lack thereof.
I am at a point in my life where I want to do dumb stuff, fun stuff, and off-the-grid stuff. Random stuff that involves leaving my own safe haven called home.
I am trying to break my everyday routine, which consists of going to work, taking a lunch break, and returning home. Not to mention all the other essential things that have to be done in between, such as being a mom and wife (which I love), but I know there is something else that brings joy.
So, today I left the house and did something I've always wanted to do.
I went from my house to the Waffle House:)
This may not be a big deal to some people, but it is for me.
#1 No cooking & #2 No cooking, just eating all the greasy food I could stuff down today. Not to mention I got to spend some much-needed time with the hubs known as Prince...I mean (Rico). He's the most incredible person on earth, and he knows how to make me smile by feeding me.
It may sound crazy or mundane, but at least I left the house. Which is a daily challenge for me.
Nonetheless, I enjoyed a freshly brewed cup of hot coffee while patiently waiting for my food.
Usually, I just get pecan waffles and bacon, but today, I went all in on being downright greedy. Why Not?
Since it's about 10:30 am, having a mix of brunch and lunch is okay. I got some buttery cheese grits, toast with jelly, bacon, sausage, two fried eggs, hash browns, and a blueberry waffle. And I ate it all by myself. Yes, Rico did eat as well, but I believe I ate way more than he did.
Honestly, we laughed and got to know each other all over again. Who knew a plate of grits would be good for the soul. :) Not kidding at all.
After eating all that food, I wanted to return home and crawl into bed. Lol (I had a little bit of food, itis.
So, a stroll through my city was needed, not wanted but needed. And if you are nosey, I live in Texas for now; I may never share passed that because this blog is for my fun memories. And at the end of the day, who cares where I live except my hubby. :)
After breakfast/ lunch brunch, I put my camera to use by taking area blog pictures. In my former life, I wanted to be a photographer, but I opted to become a hairstylist first. Don't worry; my career has changed again over the years.
More on that later because what I do now brings me more joy than anything else.
So, here's to a day of eating good food, having great conversations, and taking pics of random things around town.
I got a new mini camera to take a few pictures for memories. Thought this would be easy and relaxing. But I didn't know a thing about taking photos. Therefore, I will book a few classes on taking professional pictures at home.
Here are a few pics of random things I found boring but actually turned out to be interesting to me.
Look how beautiful the sky is in this picture above my local waffle house building. The view may not be perfect, but I will get better.
Okay, lookout now; the hubby took this picture in front of our favorite Mexican restaurant that recently closed in East Texas.
This is where memories come into play, seeing old chairs that once sat hundreds of people every night that filled a room with so much laughter and frozen drinks on and off the rocks. I am happy I spent a few moments with my husband on date nights every Taco Tuesday.
I spent at least four hours taking pictures, laughing, and making new plans with my husband until I had enough pictures to add to a new memories book.
Although I am starting a new chapter in my blog, I am feeling good about getting up and getting out, you know, doing something with my life.
Not to sound bland, but I learned something on today while having waffles and taking pictures. Life is what I make of it, nothing more or nothing less. If I want more out of life, do more, but if I want less from life, I must fall back. So, I can create my own reality and yes, it's that simple.
Today, I decided to live my life on my own terms and enjoy every moment, even if I am only eating waffles and taking pictures of the mundane. This is my life and it's about time I enjoy every moment where I am at this time.
Without any apologies or regrets.
Therefore, I will end the blog on that note:
XO, Tangie- Hope You Are Living And Not Just Existing!
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