Charleston~~

So I have been studying for several hours now. I need a break so let the blogging begin!

I wanted to update you on my year so far starting with Charleston.

So I have this really nifty friend Jessica Vann :) She's completely obsessed/borderline needs a restraining order with this band called Shovels and Rope . I on the other hand had no clue who they were(other than listening to her gush about them) and until a month ago I couldn't tell you their lyrics. So this band is from Charleston, and they were having a homecoming concert. I love road trips. I love to travel. Jessica loves Shovels and Rope. The next thing I know, I am going on a road trip with 3 other girls; 2 whom I have never ever met.

Let me tell you. That trip was an absolute blast. Jess, Chloe, Ashley and I embarked on a 9+ hour road trip. We laughed for 9+ hours. Ashley and Chloe were two incredibly funny girls that I am so blessed to have met. I know it's cliche, but I really don't care. When I met them it was like we had been friends for forever. We all had the same sense of humor so everything was twice as funny as it probably actually was.  We had some fun-time adventures getting to the hotel. I learned Jessica spazs when it comes to driving in a city she doesn't know. We learned the hard way that the GPS doesn't change time zones and when it says you are arriving in 46 minutes, if you are headed to Charleston that's really an hour and 46 minutes.

If you are ever in Charleston, eat at Red's!! It was phenomenal sea food and very well priced. Friday, we got there late all we did was go chow down on some sea food. Saturday, we spent the day sight-seeing. All day we walked around and gawked at amazing houses, ate more seafood, went to the market, and gawked at more houses. Saturday night was the whole reason we went to Charleston! It was the Shovels and Rope Concert. Don't get me wrong, I was excited, but the other 3 girls were like kids in a candy shop! Shakey Graves opened(He is much better live than his CD). During the concert I thought Ashley and I were going to have to punch someone. For real though. These guys were grade A jerks. But over all it was an excellent concert!

Sunday, we may or may not have eaten at Red's again. (By may or may not I mean we definitely did and didn't think twice about it). Chloe smashed some seafood. I was incredibly impressed. We walked on the pier, loaded up the car and headed home. I know it may not make much sense to drive 18+ hours for a band I barely know, with 2 random strangers and a friend, but let me tell you something I would do it again in a heartbeat. Making new memories and friends is a priceless lifetime experience. That is exactly what happened.
Have A Blessed Day <3 br="">

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