Memphis is My Boyfriend - January Edition 2019

Last night Memphis and I went on a date. Our date started on the grounds of our Alma Mater, The University of Memphis. At the Holiday Inn on Central Avenue, we attended the celebratory banquet of the Memphis Runners and Track Club. To say this was a banquet makes it sound all snooty. It was more like a party. I received a trophy for completing ALL 10 races in the Road Race Series {two 5Ks, two 5 milers,  two 10Ks, two 10 milers and two 1/2 marathons}. After receiving a trophy and eating all the carbs I wanted, Memphis and I danced the night away!!!!!!! I had a ball with friends, family and Memphis by my side.

​After leaving the party, Memphis wanted to get a little wild. And before we could cross to the wild side, we had to stop by Buster’s aka Alcohol Nirvana. After getting a few quality selections, we headed Downtown.  While driving down Poplar, Memphis and I did some pretty unpopular things. Oh... so... good... things, but wildly unpopular. What can I say? It’s just a Memphis thing. But good thing we didn’t end up at 201 Poplar!!!!
We parked on Main Street and waltzed into Earnestine and Hazel’s Jukebox. This place was off the fawking chain!!!!!!!! The Bush League was playing Blues that rhythmed through your SOUL!!!!!! And before I knew it, Memphis had me bent over on the dance floor. Memphis was giving my Sisters lap dances! Memphis was having twerking competitions with random white guys. Memphis was giving out FREE BEER and free back massages. Oh and don’t forget the burgers. Good LAWD the burgers are amazing. The music, the people and the entire atmosphere was amazing. It was everything Memphis!
But the most inspirational part of the night happened once I entered the Ladies Restroom. Now when you walk down the hallway to the restroom, it’s dark and dreary. Literally every horror movie scene crossed my mind as I did the pee-pee dance to the restroom. But once I entered the single restroom and popped-a-squat, Memphis came though. The restroom was posted with positive notes left by other restroom attendees. These notes were encouraging, uplifting and funny.
And this is just like Memphis in so many ways. Memphis can sometimes feel like a dark and dreary place. But at its heart, in the middle of the place that matters most, Memphis is love. Memphis is full of encouraging strangers, smiling faces, open hearts, great food and exceptional music.

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