I had to attend meetings this week that are scheduled to last all day. Today, they started at 9 AM. We broke for lunch at 12:15 PM and then were back at it around 1:30 PM. We finished up at around 4:45 PM. The whole time I was sitting in a squeaky chair trying not to move at all so as to not disturb the meetings taking place in a small conference room. This resulted in a long day for me and with all that sitting still, my rear end was hurting. That's not a very fun way to spend my birthday.
On top of that, I decided I would try to go to a seafood restaurant that I've enjoyed on a previous visit. But, to get there, I have to travel over a bridge. I'll know next time not to try to cross this bridge at 6 PM on a work day. And, I'll know next time not to try to cross this bridge at 7 PM on a work day.
I got stuck in traffic at 6 PM and waited for about 30 minutes. After I noticed that the cars were moving at a snail's pace, I decided that the restaurant was not worth it and decided to make a left turn. I turned left and traveled down this road until I came to a small historic town center. I thought "Hey, What the heck. I'll check this place out. Maybe it has a good restaurant." Nope!
I walked into two restaurants but neither appealed to my tastes this day. The first was a pub and I thought it seemed like a good spot since the parking lot was packed. But, when I walked inside, I noticed there was a party in the restaurant. So, this couldn't be an indicator of how good their food was. However, nothing on the menu struck me as something I would want to eat today. So, I walked out. Then, I walked around the small town square and found another seemingly cozy spot. But, I had my mind set on eating over the water on a pier. Thus, I got back in my car and decided to try to cross that bridge once more.
I arrived back to the bridge at 7 PM...surely enough time for the work day traffic to clear out. Nope! Oh well, I guess this just isn't my day to eat there. I ended up eating at Applebee's and getting Dunkin Donuts afterwards. Maybe donuts will save the day!
In all honesty, I am truly a blessed individual. I am content in my life and only want to follow after Jesus. Even with a day like this, I realize just how precious it is to be living a life knowing Him.
