Made it to Asheville

I'm in Asheville. Downstairs furnace is currently OUT and it's COLD. Waiting for hubby to wake up to help me troubleshoot the issue. UPDATE: Troubleshot and it's still not working. Brrrrr.

Yesterday wasn't the "Asheville joy" I wanted, but it wasn't horrible either.

I ran Duke and did some house stuff so I didn't get on the road until late morning. There was construction that closed the road and then alternated traffic -- I sat for 30 minutes. Turned the car off it was so long and I was really tired of driving from the day before. Total grump while I sat parked. 

I still stopped in Franklin where my mood rebounded. Got the postcard and coffee. I also got a recommendation for a new coffee place in a town down the highway. I'm planning to try it on the way home. 

I also realized that I don't actually like the Indy bookstore in Franklin. Their new book selection is poor and it's a lot of used books for a hefty price. I've only purchased one book there in all the visits. I did get a nice notebook and I've gotten some reading accessories in the past. I think it's off my list. Maybe this other town has an Indy bookstore. UPDATE: Yep, an Indy bookstore and a used book store. 

Arrived at the house at the same time as my sister who had a funny t-shirt to gift for me. Here's the picture -- zoom lower right corner for a subtle message.

I ate an early dinner with thoughts of walking downtown. Nope, got ridiculously tired and felt like I was getting sick. I put on jammies, made a hot tea, big blanket, and read my book. Watched the sunset from the bed again and I slept until 6 o'clock. GREAT night's sleep. 

And a good book. It's been recommended so many times, I forgot I already put it on hold at the library. I tried to place a hold (huge waitlist) and it said I already had it on hold. Turns out I was next. It's about an ice dancing team. I like the style -- interview and first person, and it's building to "something" happened, hence, the interview documentary parts. 

I'm extremely sad to say the good night's sleep supports my mid-day caffeine as the problem (or at least part of the problem). I had a decaf cortado, but no kombucha or caffeinated iced tea. I'm having a chai today, but I'm going to make sure it's before noon. I'll report back tomorrow. Yea, because it might be an easy fix to improve my sleep. Dang, because I love kombucha and iced tea from a restaurant. 

I stopped afternoon caffeine a few weeks ago (just for a couple of days) and my sleep was still bad, but I was in a big hormone surge. I know caffeine isn't the only issue, but logically, it can't be helping. Shoot -- I'm fighting this truth. I wish they made decaf kombucha.

Keeping with the "have my own adventure" this trip, I don't know where the day is taking me yet. It's cold this morning (inside and out) and my body feels like it needs some recovery. My legs are tired and my back is a bit wonky. Of course, a walk might be just what I need to stretch everything. It's a wait and see morning. I'll be walking, it's a matter of how fast, far, and hilly I choose. 

This trip is about what I want and what I need. The intention is to head home rested and ready to keep at this move.

Yesterday evening was also nice because I texted with a number of people -- some I reached out, some reached out to me. It felt like connection and that always feels good.

Sun is up -- time to get moving. Have a good day. Later gators.