Whirlwind

So let me catch you up on things since I we last visited...
Thursday night I got a phone call from one of the partners at my firm. He wanted to know if I had any "pressing engagements" for the following week. Uncertain of where our conversation was headed, I said, "No, I don't believe so. I have a few things to do." "Ok, well we might need you to go to North Carolina. I'll let you know tomorrow." Huh. I'm already here... why would I need to come back???
Friday morning, I get a phone call... "Go ahead and make flight arrangements to go to NC on Sunday." Ummm... ok. So I did.
So as I write this post, I'm sitting in my hotel for the second week in a row in North Carolina. However, I'm in a different small town this week. But at least there are several restaurants to choose from! (Woo hoo!)
I was not really thrilled at the idea of leaving Woodford for another week with my parents. Not that they are bad dogsitters by any means! I just love being around him and the though of having to be apart for another 6 days wasn't really appealing. But I was trying to think in terms of looking good to the firm, so of course I wasn't going to turn down my semi-invitation/semi-order to come here this week. My parents have assured me W is doing well and has adjusted to staying with them and no longer wakes up at 2:45/3:30/4:45/etc. barking in the morning. So that's a relief!
Anyway, so I don't really have much exciting to update. Here's a run down of my meals so far this week (don't judge me!)
Sunday: Burger King (ick!) There was really no other choice once we left the airport and I was starrrrrrving.
Monday: Wilbur's Barbecue. Ok, here's the thing, I'm used to the Arkansas version of barbecue sauce - thick, rich, delicious. Apparently in North Carolina they have a little different idea of what barbecue sauce should be like. The only two options were: a) Vinegar (really? really?) or b) Vinegar with red pepper flakes (really?) It was kind of strange, but I tried a small amount on my pulled pork and ended up eating it with no sauce because I just couldn't bring myself to put vinegar on it. The homemade banana pudding I had after my meal was delicious, however. Dinner was had at Sumo's. We ordered $150 worth of sushi for five people. Yeah. That really happened. It was decent. I'm kind of partial to Sushi Cafe. So it paled in comparison.
Tuesday: Chick-Fil-a for lunch! Score! Finally something comforting. Dinner was Uncle Yammy's - another barbecue joint. It was kind of ironic, because once we got there and seated, our waitress informed us that they were out of barbecue pork. I'm sorry, what? You're a barbecue restaurant. What the heck? So I had barbecue chicken and it was delicious. Or maybe it was the pitcher of Blue Moon that made it delicious? Either way, I wasn't complaining. We also successfully convinced our waitress that I stabbed someone. I know.
And so we get to Wednesday: We ate lunch at Ruby Tuesday (I've eaten at Ruby Tuesday more in the last week and a half than I have in 5 years). Oh well. And then dinner at Outback, which was very good. I never would have thought they would know how to do Ahi Tuna, but they do! And it was gooood. We also successfully scored our waiter another piece of flair (to add to his 20+ pieces) but telling the manager chick what a good job he did. We're pretty awesome, not going to lie.
So all in all it's been a decent week so far. Am I ready to get home to Woodford? Heck yes. But the week is half over so hopefully it won't feel like very long before I am home. Please let the bad weather no impair my travel plans! Please!