Day #43: Only Hate The Road When You're Missing Home (MS)

Today we were treated to some really amazing weather. We woke up early (before noon) in the hopes of being productive but I just ended up lounging by the pool and watching Abby's dog, Connor, frolic in the sun.

We eventually needed to head out to the store to buy some things for Thanksgiving, so we took advantage of the 72 degree weather and put the top down on Abby's VW. As we drove to the supermarket I had a thought: here I was, the day before Thanksgiving, wearing flip flops, riding around in a convertible, blasting music, in Mississippi, with a friend from boarding school. Sometimes you really just can't predict where your life is going to lead you. Needless to say, it was perfect.

On our way to the store we took a detour to the Barnett Reservoir, which was absolutely beautiful. We blasted the Passenger album and took in the amazing weather and views.

Once we got home we unloaded the groceries and hopped back in the car. This time we traded seats because...Abby decided to teach me how to drive stick! Off we went around the neighborhood, stalling and cringing as I tried to remember when to let off the clutch and avoid public embarrassment in front of a gaggle of landscapers. In the words of Abby: "You haven't properly learned how to drive until you stall and a group of black people heckles you."

After hanging out some more in the backyard we ventured out to run a couple of errands, but what was really memorable about this outing was our epic dance party at the McDonald's drive-thru. Epic.

I've spent the rest of the night catching up on TV shows and coming up with a list of what I'm thankful for this holiday. Up bright and early for the parade tomorrow! Even though it apparently is not broadcast live in central time zone?! Mississippi Thanksgiving 2012. Come at me.