The time has finally arrived. We are in the Great Smokey Mountains enjoying the crisp, cool air of North Carolina. The time has come for some much needed rest and relaxation. Throughout the past 9 years of my life, I have battled my freshman fifteen (more like fifty), sophomore slump, junior jinx, and bouts of senioritis in both high school and college. Having now moved on to the working world I am facing new challenges and obstacles. North Carolina is an opportunity to refresh mind, body and soul. We get into a habit of answering phone calls, sending emails, filling out paperwork, and forget to provide opportunities for true fellowship with friends and family. Throughout my life I have been truly blessed to have North Carolina as a place where I can retreat, refocus, and spend quality time with those I care about.
We are here in the hills of North Carolina for a vacation. We are a group comprised of college graduates, soon-to-be college graduates, siblings, and friends. With no video games to interrupt the enjoyment of the nature that surrounds us. The cabin has been filled with games like Othello, Poker, and Chess. As I sit on the sofa and look out at the view I am serenaded by the sounds of an acoustic guitar being played on the back porch, and the chatter of friendly discussions mixed with occasional laughter.
Yesterday the other group arrived in the morning; we relaxed at the cabin, took a hike up the road and enjoyed the sights of the beautiful green vegetation along the way. We had dinner at Hannah Flanagan's Irish Pub and went shopping at Sam's Club for some food for our stay. Today everyone took the opportunity to sleep in, while I took the opportunity to do some work. I was able to make some phone calls and go over some paperwork prior to having an early lunch. Those who are awake are spending their midday reading, writing, and enjoying the view. We were going to attempt to go to Chimney Rock, but might wait until more sunshine tomorrow. For right now we are enjoying the peaceful serenity that comes with being in the mountains, up above the clouds.
That is all for now, I'm off to take a walk.
T.J. Martin
Gerton, NC
www.tjmartin.org
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