Taking the long way around...

If I had to pick one song that completely sums up my decision to quit my corporate job @ Target and my desire to look back with no regrets it would have to be "The Long Way Around" by the Dixie Chicks.

This song says it all.

I thought I would post the lyrics because I honestly listen to this song at least once a week and find inspiration in it every time...



My friends from high school married their high school boyfriends
Moved into houses in the same ZIP codes where their parents live
But I, I could never follow No I, I could never follow


I hit the highway in a pink RV with stars on the ceiling
Lived like a gypsy, six strong hands on the steering wheel


I've been a long time gone now
Maybe someday, someday I'm gonna settle down
But I've always found my way somehow
By taking the long way
Taking the long way around


I met the queen of whatever
Drank with the Irish and smoked with the hippies
Moved with the shakers
Wouldn't kiss all the asses that they told me to


No I, I could never follow
No I, I could never follow


It's been two long years now since the top of the world came crashing down
And I'm getting' it back on the road now
But I'm taking the long way
Taking the long way around
I'm taking the long way
Taking the long way around


Well, I fought with a stranger and I met myself
I opened my mouth and I heard myself
It can get pretty lonely when you show yourself
Guess I could have made it easier on myself


But I could never follow
No I could never follow


Well, I never seem to do it like anybody else
Maybe someday, someday I'm gonna settle down
If you ever want to find me I can still be found
Taking the long way
Taking the long way around...

I'm proud to be taking the long way around.

-Danielle