things are sweeter in Tennessee

I miss home.

Just one of those days.

I love Birmingham, my friends and living on my own,

but every now and then it's nice to go home.

As I've said too many times to count,

I have no special affinity toward Memphis;

except that it's home.

I do, however, believe that Tennessee is flipping awesome.

My childhood memories are scattered all the way from Memphis all the way to Johnson City,

and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Here's what I'm missing most today,

in no particular order:

(besides family and my comfy bed)

1) The Germantown Commissary

Only some of the best BBQ anywhere.
"So good y'ull slap yo mama"

I rest my case.

2) Dollywood

Pairing roller coasters and bluegrass with funnel cakes and kettle corn.

Yes, please.

3) Ober Gatllinburg

Indoor skiing, ice skating and the Great Smoky Mtns.

"The Best Way to See the Smokies"

4) Opryland Hotel (specifically at Christmas)

I LOVE the decorations at Christmas.

I could walk around in the lobby for hours.

AND I can still remember getting Dippn' Dots at Opryland Theme Park before it closed.

Save up.

Make the trek to Nashvegas.

and while your're there..see the Rockettes

($55 courtesy of etsy.com)

(I know I'm copying the state necklace trend, AND I know TN is awkwardly shaped..

BUT I love it all the same)