Delayed/Postponed

Well, I was going to go exploring again today, and post pictures for you all to see, but the weather has not been accommodating.  It's going to have to wait until Mon-Thur evening or Friday morning.

First Tattoo (w/pics)

I asked the artist to draw up a nice looking text similar to a photo of a tattoo I printed out earlier in the day.  He did an awesome job, I must say.  (And as it turns out, he went to school with one of my friends from Christ Community.  Small world.) 

One hour of work and $100 later...

It's Gaelic for - "To God Alone Be The Glory" / "Glory Be To God Alone"
*you get the idea...

Tattoo

Planning on getting my first tattoo tomorrow.  Pictures will probably be posted a couple days or so afterwards (here and on Facebook).  To quote The Emperor's New Groove: "It's my birthday gift to me!"

Car Troubles

I'm having car troubles.  The thermostat on my car needs to be replaced (I believe), because I cannot drive my car more than a few miles without it overheating very quickly.  Twice now, it's decided to just puke out all the coolant in the reservoir after being driving a short distance.  I don't know how much it's going to cost to get the part (online, or at a parts store).  I could probably afford it now (since I just got paid) if it isn't expensive, but I also had to take the majority of my paycheck and pay rent for this month, so I don't have a lot left for things like buying parts for my car.

I walk to work every day, and to most places I need to go, like the library, so unless I need to go to church or someplace that will take me an hour or two to walk to, I'll be ok without a car.

Trying not to stress and worry.

Glóir do Dhia amháin.

The Exploration of Franklin on April 2nd

On April 1st, I walked from my house in downtown Franklin, to the Goodwill on Hillsboro Rd and Del Rio. On my way there, I saw a walking path I had not known about. Since I wasn't working the following day, I decided to follow it in the morning.


I saw this sign while I was walking down the street to the start of the walk path I had found. Immediately made me think of Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice.'


Front view of the house.



Here's the sign at the start of the walking path.



The first length of the path follows a nice little river.



Took a couple shots close to the ground like this one.



Part of the path I followed went alongside a small developed area/community.



At the end of the developed community...



Bridge/road just past a public park/ballfield area alongside Hillsboro Rd.



I had just enough time for one shot of this bird before it flew away.




Another low-to-the-ground shot.



The last shot I took before going home. I think this is near the same spot as the first one...

So those are the highlights of my walk. I don't know how far I actually walked, but I was out for at least 2 1/2 hours, so I've estimated that I walked a good 7 or 8 miles that morning. More than what I was expecting, but I had a good time regardless.