To say the least, Glendale was a little slice of heaven.
But.....I'm not going to say the least, I'm going to add on to that statement.
Glendale: the weather was perfect today, the food was exquisite, the hospitality was top notch, the men and women that work at Whistle Stop were extremely sweet, and may I just say again how AMAZING the food was?!
(Sorry, this was after we dug into it all)
If you don't know this, which you probably don't, I LOVE antique shops.
To restate that, I love to shop.
Every store clerk was welcoming, and helpful, some even gave me and my bestfriend coffee. I love coffee too, so I was a happy camper.
I loved every store. Even the ones with weird stuff, like the pic below.
(This little Santa was wearing more eye shadow than me, and kinda looks like MiMi from Drew Carey show)
Yes, I went into every store, and browsed from top to bottom.
I may not be able to remember the names of every store but some I can remember the dates they were built.
The first store, I bought a lovely floral, metal framed picture, I had to have it.
Florals and anything vintage just scream my name. I bought this beautiful picture at the circa 1917 shop. I think I loved being in the building more than shopping there, and not because they didn't have wonderful things because they did, but because of the buildings history.
Just by looking at the worn, stained, chipped, dark wood floor, I knew many people at a different time walked those same floors. There is something mind blowing about that to me.
Those floors may have been old, squeaky and chipped, but they were so beautiful.
What made them beautiful?
They had a story. That is why they were beautiful.
Little lesson: just because people step on you, or you have been scratched, worn, had things thrown on you, doesn't make you unworthy of the word beautiful.
Life brings things, situations, problems and many other experiences, but at the end of the road, when you are still strong and holding on, just like that strong wood on those floors, you will be more beautiful after you've stood the test.
Those floors were once brand spanking new, and when the floor was first installed I'm sure people appreciated it for a while, but then forgot to appreciate it. But now, years later, I appreciated that beautiful oak floor.
Why?
Because we don't really see much real hardwood flooring anymore, it's all flooring that looks like the real deal.
So remember when you feel beat up, and worn for being you, and you think nobody appreciates you, don't worry. Don't sell out for the fake. Be you. Be real, scars and all.
People might forget who you are sometimes and how much they need a person like you, because you are that strong person, kinda like a strong foundation that won't give in under pressure, like that floor.
You could look at this message the wrong way or you could look at it how I am telling it.
To put it simply, be strong, stay real, and don't give in.
Lesson over, now back to my adventure.
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The second thing I bought was a book.
Yeah, yeah, I know. I'm boring. But you will soon learn....my heart is kinda the heart of an 85 year old, instead of a 23 year old.
The book is by my favorite poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson.
There is something so captivating about his words on a page.
I must say I'm pretty proud of my buys today.
And did I mention that the book is a 1900 copy. I'm not sure what edition it is, but it's definitely an antique, and I'm in love with it. I will be taking it to work to sneak a read. Shhhh.
All in All, my best friend and I had a blast.
So Glendale, for this, I thank you.
I hope you will tolerate is again.
Oh, and I forgot to mention, I ate some peanut butter fudge from one of Glendales shops, and it was delish. A+.
After we left Glendale we visited my grandparent at their new house, and we ended the day with a funny movie.
We saw "Let's be Cops" which was HILARIOUS! But it did have some cussing, so don't take your kids to see it if you're thinking about it.
Today was a great adventure. We shall do it again soon, and very soon.
To end the night with a good note, I have some cool popcorn skills.
Good night!!
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