Let's Catch Up

So let me catch everyone up to speed...

The trip up here was interesting. I definitely need to post a picture of Cody and Chi Chi. The car was packed and I had her in a cage and him on top of blankets next to her. Let me remind you that I drive a two seater convertible. This was a very interesting arrangement. Cody hates long car rides and wouldn't even look at me. Mike once told me that "Cody's mission in life is to snuggle" which is why I thought his attitude was so odd. Anyways, enough about my pets. 

The drive was beautiful. If you've never driven up 75 through Tennessee and Kentucky get in the car right now and do so. Seriously, go for it, put the windows down, blast your favorite tunes, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy the wide open spaces. The scenery is so angelic with the winding roads, mountain views, and all the fun shops along the way. In Tennessee, one minute you are in a quaint little valley that looks like nothing has changed in years, and the next you are looking out the window, seeing nothing but exquisite mountain tops. 

Then you travel through Kentucky, where it's completely different. You get to experience gigantic pastures and rolling hills. For some read=son, my GPS (thanks again guys) took me off 75 and had me driving down side streets through small towns. It was so much fun to see these small county towns that I otherwise would've never been to. Maybe something was just preparing me for Michigan. 

If you didn't already know, I am from a very very very small town. When I think of where I grew up, I visualize cows, cornfields, and lots of dirt roads. Ha Ha don't get me wrong, this was a great place to grow up, it's just a little different than what I've been used to. I'm looking forward to getting reacquainted with my roots. I can't wait to revisit all the beautiful state parks, sand dunes, and of course, the great lakes. 

Yesterday, my sister and brother in law took my grandparents and I for a drive up the coast. We drove along the thumb (look at a map of MI and I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what I'm talking about :) They took us to Harbor Beach, where we walked along the boardwalk and got a change to see a cute little lighthouse. I forgot how peaceful the lakes are. I told them about the crazy adventure I had planned. At first, my older sister looked at me like I had three heads but then she said "Nikki, you have that free spirit about you and I wouldn't expect anything less." Which really meant a lot because I wouldn't be able to do this without their support.

Which brings me to why this blog is called "A Nickel for your Thoughts". By the way, thank you Dan for coming up with the name. So, my grandfather has a thick polish accent and has always pronounced my name nickol which, I think, sounds like he is saying nickel. When I first started working at Meehan's my friend Will B and I went out for drinks and discussed weird names, of course, because his name is Will B. Strange. (love and miss you Will B) I told him this and the nickname stuck. This is what the "old school" crew calls me. Before our drive, I told my grandparents this and asked my grandfather pronounce my name. Sure enough, "Nickol" came out. I love it, but I don't think I be getting him to say it again anytime soon, now that I've pointed it out. 

So what am I doing today, you ask? Since I have yet to find a "sugar daddy" I went to looking for a bartending job.(Totally kidding about wanting a sugar daddy) On Friday, I got hired at the first place I stopped, but the training on Saturday made me realize that it was a little too slow for me. So today, I went to two other bars, got hired at both and start training tomorrow. I understand and appreciate that I am a very very lucky girl to get these opportunities so quickly. I'll let you know soon how they work out. 

That's all for today. Missing everyone everyday. 

Hugs & Kisses