i went to the parthenon today. really, the parthenon. here's the photo to prove it. [thank you google images] little do you know, there's actually a replica of the parthenon in nashville, tennessee. it's smack dab in the middle of centennial park on the west end. and in going, i think i found one of my new favorite places in nashville.
most people who know me well, know i love playgrounds and parks. after church today, i came home, packed up a lovely lunch and headed for the park. aaron and natalie took me past the parthenon when he was in town the other day, but it was just a quick drive by. today i decided i wanted a better look. so i took my lunch, a blanket and a book and hit up the park for the afternoon. and what a lovely afternoon it was. delicious lunch, beautiful weather, perfect spot under a tree, and plenty of people watching. [two of my favorite people today had to of been the lady dressed head to toe in all black (sweater, jeans and all) except for a bright red belt and bright red cowboy boots, having the time of her life walking in the park. and the other would be a wanna be zach morris, looking really gq, walking the dog, but not a real dog, a yoyo. amazing.]
upon returning from an afternoon in my own little rome, i knew i needed to continue my training. training for what you ask? ahh, yes. the annual fourth of july bluegrass 10k quickly approached, and while i was in some state of mind, i agreed to run it. now i just need my body to agree with my head that i can do it. three weeks in counting. nashville's hot. real hot. and there's a lot of hills. my body and my mind are currently at a standoff.
despite the heat and hills, i've conviently placed the end of my running route at my neighborhood playground (which is only a street over from my house. baller). regardless of if i have a great run or feel like i'm about to die, i know i've got a good quality cool down on a swing set.
so today i learned something. even though my start in nashville hasn't been the easiest, and the experience of moving somewhere completely new by myself is a little overwhelming still, sometimes i need to stop, remember, and embrace the simple things in life. they really help. especially those that follow you everywhere. i knew i needed a pick me up, and i love parks, so i went to a park. here's the key-- it takes a lot of little things to make one big thing. many times finding joy in the small things will help you find joy in the larger things.
it's going to be a good summer.
3 comments:
so, Kaitlyn and I definitely went to the Parthenon over fall break. it's hilarious. and that park is beautiful. I'm glad you enjoyed it. and yes, running in the smokies is just as hot as nashville, i feel ya.
Rome? Seriously? Sawyer, I don't want you to disappoint your Greek friends about the location of the real Partehnon...I'm just trying to help! :) Besides the lack of geography knowledge, I'm glad to see that you're doing well. I miss you friend!
you were close though, Rome is the Pantheon, just a couple of letters off
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