Feelin’ Good
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A lot has been going on lately. Two weeks ago, my Ford Probe died, so we’ve been in pursuit of a new ride for me. Last weekend, we went to Illinois to see my cousins Becky and SC in Beauty and the Beast at my old high school. They were awesome. I’m so proud of them. While we were up there for the weekend, we found my new car, a ‘97 Jetta pictured below that we named Gretchen. It’s my first female car. My first car was Andy the Escort, then I had Odie (Odysseus) the Probe. Gretchen fits me. She’s a cool car with lots of perks, including heated seats! She does have a somewhat tempermental alarm, but hey, we live in the hood.
Sunday, we road tripped it back to Nashville to arrive late and get up early for work on Monday. Monday evening, we saw the movie, “Sideways” which I will highly recommend. It has great characters, and they have great conversations. Then we went to see Gene’ and talk about wedding details because I’m helping with her logistics timeline. She and KC are getting married on Saturday. It will be lovely. Both Adam and I are attendants in the wedding. I love weddings.
Tuesday was work, then studio for me, then we watched the kids of Tony, Adam’s boss. We ate lots of cookies. I can’t wait for my album to be done. It should be done this summer, by the way, and you can get all the latest news about it right here! :).
Yesterday was crazy Wednesday again. I had an awesome time in conversational English again. Serife, Sajee and I sang songs for each other from our culture in our native tongues. I sang “Great is thy Faithfulness”. Serife’s was a soulful Turkish song, Sajee’s was a lilting prayer from Sri Lanka that reminded me of Indian music that I have heard. Serife gave each of us an “Evil Eye” keychain that traditionally Turkish people carry to protect them from people’s evil eye. She also gave me a charm that she has had for years that she said that she loves very much that has a picture of the Virgin Mary and her home on it. She said that she wore if for years but then decided she shouldn’t anymore because it wasn’t a symbol within her faith (she’s Muslim). She said that she has loved it wand wanted to give it to me because I’m a Christian. It was a beautiful gift, and I am honored by it. I’m wearing it now.
The rest of this week will be filled with Wedding events for KC and Gene’. Today is a Bridesmaids luncheon, tomorrow is the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner and party, Saturday is the wedding and everything, and Sunday we’re taking them to the airport. I’m excited for them. It’s going to be great. I’m honored to be a part of Gene’s girls.
Feelin’ good, can you tell? I hope you are too. Have a great day!
-Jessica
