To Arizona or Bust!

Well today was the day.  I had to start on my drive.  The car trunk packed full with the necessities of what I would need but in all actuality it wasn't very much, mostly clothes and uniforms.  I set off at about 10 AM and the navigation was set in the car and it should 1982 miles and 29 hours and 52 minutes.  I did cry for about 5 minutes until I got to the bank and had to dry it up... which was a good thing as I did not start back.  I am however kind of teary eyed now as I rethink and talk about my day.

The drive today didn't seem so bad as I was able to cover 650 miles and ended up going from Columbia, South Carolina to Forrest City, Arkansas.  I made a couple of rest stops one to eat and get an audio book, which I am listening to "The Choice" by Nicholas Sparks and then longest break was so I could visit and tour Talladega Motor Speedway and I took the Track Tour.  I will have to say that was one of the best 5 dollars I have ever spent! I was able to ride inside the infield of the track and we got out and played and took pictures on Victory Lane.  I love Nascar and so this was a great spot for me. There were three cars running the track while our tour was going on.  I have pictures posted on my Facebook Page and will add them here once I figure out how to.

Another great part of my day were the phone calls I got from my family and friends and especially my recruiter who has actually been my biggest cheerleader the last 2 weeks.  Joe is a wonderful person to have on your team.  He is not pushy and has kept up with me over the last year even though I was not ready to travel outside of South Carolina.  The funny thing is, for the last year he would call me once a month and say... "Hey I have this job in Arizona..." and I would say, "If it was Vegas I would jump..." and then a few months later he called and said, "Guess what, I have something other than Arizona... how about Alaska!"  Once again I turned him down.  We did try and get a position, a rarity in North Carolina... I was submitted but was not made an offer.  So every month at least once I would get an Arizona call and I think I stunned him this last time when I said... alright, submit me!  I think I heard his jaw hit the floor.

So after driving through South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and part way through Arkansas and one time change I was beat and ready for a bed.

I hope as I continue on this journey I will become a better writer and I will not bore the pants off of those who choose to read this blog or stumble across it. 

Goals for tomorrow:
1. Drive 650 miles
2. See at least one site
3. No crying

Good night!