I have been in real need of a vacation lately. Moving into the house was great, but stressful and my kids have been sick a lot since January. So I decided to ask a friend and go on a vacation. I let my friend choose the destination and decided that no matter what it would be fun. My friend happens to be male so of course he picked Baseball and Nascar. I wasn't sure about those things in the beginning. But by the end of the trip--I loved both.

Okay I just have to say that Nascar is so cool. I am totally a huge fan now. There will be those of you who disagree and that is fine--but until you have been there and felt and heard the rumble of those engines when they first start you haven't seen Nascar.

My friend and I flew to Atlanta, GA then drove to Orlando, Fl to see the Braves play. I loved the baseball game. I had forgotten how much fun baseball is up close and personal. I really got into it. I am a little competitive so I was yelling and cheering. Very funny. My friend was surprised. Now I am ready for the season to begin. Plan to go to a few games this year.
After the game, we spent the night in Orlando and then drove back to Atlanta the next day. We did stop in Daytona Beach along the way. Toured the Daytona International Speedway track. Then went to the beach. Yes my male friend was ogling the bikini clad women. I would say oh look at that one and he would look and of course it was an old or large woman. Very funny. The beach was great. I love to be at the beach there is nothing as soothing as the sound of the ocean. After that little adventure we headed to Atlanta and got in at midnight. Tired doesn't begin to describe how I felt. It was a good thing this guy was just a friend, because I didn't look my best on the trip. My hair needed help and I didn't wear makeup.

The next day my brother and sister-in-law and my friend and I went to the Nascar race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. It was so much fun. I learned to pick one driver and follow his progress. That helped. Plus we rented headsets so we could listen to the drivers and their pit crew and to the radio station. I really learned a lot from that. I loved watching the cars race side by side. It was loud and crazy. The most fun I have had in a long time. I hope to go to the race in Dallas on April 15. Just hate to go by myself--but such is life.

The downside--well my friend hasn't called so that makes me a little sad. We had a great time, but now he is totally ignoring me. We are just friends but it is still sad. Other than that--no downside. It was great. And I needed it. So if you ask me Nascar rocks.