it's the same as it was. but different.

LFC - 2 (Sissoko, Voronin)
Sunderland - 0

so i've been back in mississippi for 3 weeks now.

what a strange and wonderful experience this has been. it amazes me how i grew up complaining non-stop about how there was nothing to do in my - yet every street corner i pass brings back so many memories of my former life which haven't been recalled for half a decade - such a rush and flutter of memories leaves me both excited and sad.

looking back - and this could be completely biased - but i think the town i grew up in wasn't all that great - there honestly wasn't much to do (unless you were into sports; i was fat, therefore no sports). that said - the people were fantastic. i really had a lot of fun with a lot of different people the entire time i was growing up - most of them have moved on. i'm fortunate that the best of the best have hung around and able to spend my time - but this town seems much less cool than it used to be.

i'm looking forward to the rest of my time here - my days are filled with boredom and monotony - but the simple fact that this is where i grew up somehow makes all of that bearable.

let's take a moment to honor a fallen hero of laurel's heyday: taco john.
History of Taco John’s

In 1968, a small taco stand opened in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The “Taco House” was an instant success with the locals because of the unique seasonings in its tasty tacos and generously sized burritos. In 1969, the franchise rights were purchased by two local businessmen, Harold Holmes and James Woodson, who renamed the chain Taco John’s. Holmes and Woodson began selling franchises right away, but unlike other fast food chains, their focus was not on large urban areas. The first three franchised restaurants were opened in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Torrington, Wyoming, and Rapid City, South Dakota. Many of the restaurants that followed were also located in the small rural communities other food chains disregarded. The then-unique concept of Mexican fast food first brought in the curious and adventurous customer. However, over time they came back for Taco John’s great food, fast service and fair prices.

Despite all of the progress and innovation, the basics that made Taco John’s a success over the years have not changed. Generous portions of great-tasting food served quickly and pleasantly, for a fair price; that’s what Taco John’s is still about.

Laurel.