Last Day in Tennessee

     Today is my last day in Tennessee and home. It has been a fun and busy week at home. I have to say completely packing and unpacking twice in a two week period. I had to unpack all my college stuff and decide what percentage of that stuff I wanted to take with me. I am leaving about one-half to two-thirds of my college stuff at home.

     As a good college student, I procrastinated on buying a sleeping bag. I waited until this afternoon to make a decision on which bag to buy. I decided on a Eureka! Cimarron Mummy Bag. Since I am expecting to see temperatures in a very wide range from single digits to upper 50’s. I decided on a bag that would cover most that range at a reasonable cost. The Cimarron bag is rated for +15°F, weighs 4 lbs 1 oz, and is a hideous color. However the color does not affect the usefulness so it is irrelevant.

The First of Many Long Days

     Today, I drove home from Gainesville, FL to Lenoir City, TN. It was about an 8 and half hour drive. I started my day at 7:00 a.m. so I could visit some friends on the way home as well as get home at a reasonable hour. The driving was boring as usual, but I found ways to entertain myself. Mostly, I listened to the radio and sung along. About half way, I was getting tired so I stopped and took a nap. Although, it wasn’t the greatest nap because my car was full and I couldn’t spread out like I usually do when I sleep in my car.

     I stopped at Lee University in Cleveland, TN and saw a few friends. Somehow, I managed to get lost on a campus a fourth of the size of UF (I was amazed at my talent). I got a tour the campus and hung out for a while.
     Another hour of driving and I was home. I drove up the last part of my mile-long gravel and saw my new car. My parents’ rock, not only did they get me a new car, but they got a giant bow to put on top just like the car Christmas commercials. One of the first things I did was take my car for a test drive. The clutch catches at a different point than my old car, but it doesn’t make any funny noises.