I mean, seriously. Why not, ya know?
Truth of the matter is, I pulled a fast one last night and left town to spend an evening in another city a couple hours away. I told various people here in Indianapolis various reasons for why I wouldn’t be around, purposely failed to notify other acquaintances that I was spending an evening in the same city that they live in, and just left everyone (and everything) behind. Yeah…I lied, but so what? It didn’t hurt anyone. You lie too…and don’t you dare say otherwise.
I had the chance to reconnect with a young lady I met a few weeks ago. We had a really nice time, but those details really aren’t necessary in this form. The reason for this entry has to do with the events leading up to, and following the entirety of my night.
I’d known for almost a week that I was going to get away on Wednesday night, but that didn’t keep me from nearly throwing it all out the window in the hours leading up to my departure. Several times I considered the idea of calling and canceling, but eventually…against the advice I was getting from my brain…I hopped in the car and hit the road.
It didn’t take long for me to realize I had made the right decision. See, I’m one of those people that really likes to drive. Doesn’t matter if it’s alone, or with someone else, but I like to take off and only have a general idea of where I’m going. There’s just something about music-blaring, sun-setting car rides that give me (and maybe you?) the ability to clear my head. Once I arrived, I was in the perfect frame of mind to enjoy the evening.
I realize that this entry is one of several recently that tend to read like a self-help book, but I guess that’s just where I’m at right now. A few weeks ago, it was more about re-learning to do things for my physical health, and that’s going really well! Now, I suppose, I’m shifting a little bit into doing more things for my social well-being. It’s not that I have any sort of problem in social settings, but I guess you could call me “socially bored.” And please, don’t mistake that for “socially boring”…because that’s just not true. Don’t believe me…? Ask around.
Another reason for getting happy? Well…at work we’re on the verge of relaunching the Horizon League Network…which is exciting. And, in recent weeks I’ve had a fantastic time learning more about what I’ll be contributing to The Mid-Majority during the 2009-2010 college basketball season. Both of these things have required me to use my brain in a very critical manner…something I really enjoy doing…even if it hurts.
It puts a smile on my face when I think about how much the tenor of this blog is likely to change once the college athletic season gets underway in a few weeks. Before that, however, I’ll be traveling to Fargo, North Dakota for the 2009 American Legion World Series. It’s going to be a really fun event to webcast and, honestly, I don’t think there’s a better time to visit a place like Fargo than in the middle of August. Wait! That means my little Google Maps Widget at the bottom of the page will finally switch cities for the first time in site history! We’re going places people…GOING PLACES!
For now, enjoy this piece of musical goodness from The Wallflowers. It’s one of my faves… I’ve Been Delivered
