I had dinner over at Manuel and Julie’s tonight. It was AWE-SOME.

They’re from LA too — moved out here two months ago — so it was so nice have someone to talk to who understands and is also experiencing all my little culture shock issues. This  kept Adria entertained all evening, as Nashville isn’t that much different than Indiana, so our fascination with the things like weather and our shock at things like segregated schools amused and intrigued her.

Anyway, Manuel made an absolutely delicious meal of carne asada, rice and beans, tortillas (that’s tor-tilliyas to you Southerners) and very tasty, but quite spicy quac salsa. YUMMMMMMM. Not to mention the great Margaritas he made.

:::sigh:::

I was in culinary heaven.

Manuel and Jules are, in industry lingo, good people. Solid, humble, fun, engaging, authentic….  Good people. What a great treat it was to spend time with them. I couldn’t believe it was 1am when we left. It felt like we had just started the evening.

I hope I get to spend many more days and evenings with them. God’s given me a new gift in their friendship.