Old Potato Road.

i created a simple blog to keep track of the odd happenings in this unconventional life of mine. Old Potato Road is my favorite road in between Austin and my hometown of Bryan, Texas. at a point in my life when i was figuring out what the hell i was going to do and who the hell i wanted to be i'd pass Old Potato Road and laugh out loud. it reminds me to honor and seek those simple moments that give breath to our crazy lives.

even today, when i drive by after my mom, dad or courtney has graciously scooped me up from the austin airport i anticipate passing Old Potato Road. it reminds me of finding joy in the simple moments of our lives. the sort of simple joy that creates reprieve from the dust of everyday life we sometimes can't shake.

i offer no wisdom. just sharing my life. things that make me laugh. things that make me cry. things that make me, well, me.
PRIVATE PROPERTY.

After trespassing on private property in search of a waterfall we were kindly asked to leave. I proceed to speak to the elderly man asking for more splashy options near by.  Apparently due to the pleasant demeanor and charming rhetoric in which I spoke, the gentleman allowed us to stay put.
We decide to continue our intrusive adventures.  Upon checking in at our precious inn in Hudson, NY, which looked like the byproduct should the Ace Hotel have sex with a seaside cottage in Nantucket, Andy the loquacious inn keeper mentions in passing he has a boat.  He had no idea that he’d open pandora’s box with this statement.  Whilst sunning on the rocks below our glorious waterfall we proceed to text Andy and invite ourselves on the boat.  I believe Jess’ text read “You going out on the boat? We have Rosé!”. Within minutes we had secured at 7:30 pick up at the dock.
The 4 of us gals are greeted by a gorgeous cruiser boat peppered with 4 nautical gay men who welcomed us with wine, cheese and most importantly dirty Arnold Palmers!  The next couple hours consisted of great story telling and a surreal sunset.  Yesterday was one of those days where the phrase “best day ever” resonated throughout the crew. I sat at the tip of the front of the boat, dirty Arnold in hand and inhaled the simplicity of the moment and the humor of its inception.

PRIVATE PROPERTY.

After trespassing on private property in search of a waterfall we were kindly asked to leave. I proceed to speak to the elderly man asking for more splashy options near by. Apparently due to the pleasant demeanor and charming rhetoric in which I spoke, the gentleman allowed us to stay put.

We decide to continue our intrusive adventures. Upon checking in at our precious inn in Hudson, NY, which looked like the byproduct should the Ace Hotel have sex with a seaside cottage in Nantucket, Andy the loquacious inn keeper mentions in passing he has a boat. He had no idea that he’d open pandora’s box with this statement. Whilst sunning on the rocks below our glorious waterfall we proceed to text Andy and invite ourselves on the boat. I believe Jess’ text read “You going out on the boat? We have Rosé!”. Within minutes we had secured at 7:30 pick up at the dock.

The 4 of us gals are greeted by a gorgeous cruiser boat peppered with 4 nautical gay men who welcomed us with wine, cheese and most importantly dirty Arnold Palmers! The next couple hours consisted of great story telling and a surreal sunset. Yesterday was one of those days where the phrase “best day ever” resonated throughout the crew. I sat at the tip of the front of the boat, dirty Arnold in hand and inhaled the simplicity of the moment and the humor of its inception.