Spring Break! Memphis in March style

I officially start my new job tomorrow morning at 8 am.  I'm excited and ready to get this new adventure under way.  Over the past two weeks I've spent a lot of time taking care of things at home (massive spring cleaning!), getting paperwork squared away (former employer, new employer, personal), doing taxes (I'm a 1040 machine), buying a car (loving the Elantra!!), partying with my awesome Bro (dancing & singing commence!) and even enjoying "Spring Break" this past week (I feel like a kid again!). 
Nicole came over Sunday and we spent most of Monday having a girls' day bumming around the STL and just enjoying the great spring/summer weather.  We would have been pursuing the St. Louis Blues players at practice but they decided to cancel that on us.  (Thanks guys!)

Tuesday through Thursday, I found myself down in Memphis/Tunica with my Mom and Michael.  I was in need of some BBQ and Mom wanted out of the STL, so a 5 hour car ride it was.
Here are highlights of the trip in picture form:

Mom & Michael -- Civil Rights Museum

Mom & Me -- Neely's BBQ

Me at the Horseshoe, Tunica

Me and Paula Deen -- it's a cutout, but I was still excited!

The Best Buffet Ever -- love me some hoecakes!

Needed some fried chicken too!

Sweet, Spicy Love Sauce -- delish on fried chicken!

As for today, I'm finishing up my last sets of taxes (for now!) and prepping for tomorrow.  I've got my clothes picked out, my lunch made and all of my "first day" stuff organized.  On top of that, I've got a clear mind and I'm pumped for the challenges ahead.