Stupid Things I'm Looking Forward To On Vacation

I've already posted a blog about my vacation and put a countdown timer on the blog. There are obvious things I'm looking forward to like Atlanta's Aquarium, Disneyworld, Lookout Mountain, and some waterfalls. But I was just thinking about some of the more odd things I can't wait to experience. Here's a partial list.
WAFFLE HOUSE - If you live in the Southern United States you know what I'm talking about. Four words; scattered, smothered, covered, and chunked. There are no Waffle Houses up here in the midwest. I guarantee at least one will get my business.
MANATEES - Manatees are in a word, weird. They look like underwater cows. The only place to see them in this country is in and around Florida. It turns out Disney has some. They look peaceful, graceful, ancient. I don't think I've ever seen one IRL, and in just over 39 days, that will change.
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS - I grew up in North Carolina and I miss the mountains. Not those ugly dirt and cactus shards in the Western US, but rather the green gentle giants dotted with cabins, winding roads, and crystal clear rivers.
WELCOME TO GEORGIA, TENNESSEE, FLORIDA SIGNS - It's been about a year since I left my city limits. I love to see other states and those signs always make me smile.
HAVING THIS COMPUTER - This is my first road trip where I will have a laptop with me. I've already bookmarked all the tourist info. I will probably update my youtube channel (see bottom of page for the link) with videos of everything while I'm on the road.
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY - Life is different down south. Been there, lived that. I remember last year when I stopped at a gas station in North Carolina. The clerk was so nice and friendly, I felt like we had been lifelong friends. The true south is relaxed, polite, friendly, and makes anyone feel at home.
THE FREEDOM TO EXPLORE - My best friend and I have reservations. Disney is prepaid. But beyond that, we can go where we want. I don't fly for two reasons, one I hate to fly, and two, you get to see more of this country at ground level. If we want to go see waterfalls, we can. If Atlanta is too fun to leave, no problem. Don't get me wrong, I've planned every inch and every minute of the trip. But I am gleefully aware that it is subject to change without notice.

So that's it for now. Keep an eye on my youtube channel and this blog if you are the least bit interested in the trip. Until then, see ya virtual world. Y'all come back now 'hear?