Aah...James Taylor singing "In my mind I'm going to Carolina...yes I'm goin' to Carolina in my mind." That could've been my song through the years. You see, I was the Florida-born child of transplants from North Carolina. I never felt at home in Florida. Talk about your classic example of "the grass is always greener..." truism. My parents couldn't wait to get out of their small town in NC and move to Fort Lauderdale. I couldn't wait to leave Lauderdale and move to a small town in "Carolina."
Well, 33 years of living and I did make it to "Carolina." It was South Carolina, but hey, I was only 30 minutes from that state line. It wasn't immediate...it took a few years, but this Carolina has truly become "home." It's a good fit. A good combination of what I knew from Florida and what I loved about North Carolina.
I especially like raising my family here. I like the geography and I love the seasons! A little more cold weather and a bit more snow in winter would be nice - but overall - the weather's pretty spectacular.
These days I might still be "Goin' to Carolina in my mind." To the (North) Carolina I always envisioned for me, but it will be a round trip. I'll enjoy the drive, enjoy favorite places I remember and then head back home. The drive is green. It's beautiful. In the early morning hours when a light fog lingers you'd believe you were heading into Eden itself. The beauty I find along 85/77/40 is just a touch more special and beautiful to me when it's 40/77/85. I get the mountains in the backdrop and that feeling of being "almost home."
I know there'll be a light on.
S.
To LCW...There are no words - I just pray you know.
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I am still trying to get back home. I'll make it, one way or another.
She knows, Suji, she knows.
Big Bro
PS - Yes, I'm crying.
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