Man, oh, man do I have LOTS to update on.
First: My trip to Jacksonville...
I got into town on Thursday morning and went straight to sleep. I was tired...don't judge! That night I had a group dinner with my ENTIRE family, well, minus a couple people with alternate plans. It was wonderful to see everyone together having such a great time. Friday was Sean's Birthday Party so I went there early to help his mom prepare and set up. It was SO MUCH FUN. There was plenty of beverage, food, cornhole and even karaoke with a live DJ. I probably shouldn't have consumed so much because I needed to be dropped off on the way to the stadium so I could sleep some more. When I did meet everyone back up, they were mid-pregame outside the stadium. Before I knew it, it was time to go IN and watch the game. Ian and I sat together and tried to avoid the killer sunshine by turning around and people watching over the edge. It was hilarious and awesome! The game was great and extremely close but we won in OT and I was ecstatic. I am SO LUCKY because this was the SECOND year in a row I've seen the Gators stomp the Bulldogs. Sunday was Halloween and I got to hang out with a few people but there were a TON of people that I didn't get to see but wanted to. I never have enough time when I go home!
Fast forward---I was back in Virginia for only TWO days before turning around and heading BACK to Florida (Tampa, this time). I worked one day and the other was spent buying luggage (thank you, again, GJ!), washing clothes and packing. Before I knew it, it was time to leave for the NRO in Tampa. Rene and I were on the same flight down and although we didn't sit together, it was nice knowing someone to spend layovers with. We arrived in Tampa and I got to see Kate (from Pcola) which was awesome. Friday was day one and I was so nervous but got over that fast! When we weren't at RR, we were across the street at various bars. On our ONE day of, the bird paid for us all to go to Busch Gardens. I LOOOVE roller coasters so that was pretty amazing....other than the fact that we were on our feet again...alllll day. The trip was a bunch of hard work and I lost my voice before Sneaks started but I had a blast and met a lot of really awesome people!I can't wait to do another one!
Adam and I couldn't come home for Thanksgiving and a lady from work invited us over to her family function. They were so nice to include us in their tradition and very friendly and welcoming. And, of course, the food was PHENOMENAL...better than my grandma's! (But we're keeping that last part a secret, okay?) For Black Friday (aka: today), Adam and I were still awake and decided to hit up Walmart's 12AM sale. It was intense and crazy and made me NEVER want to Black Friday shop again. We went for a laptop (which we didn't end up getting because they were sold out) but we got a bunch of new towels and about 6 Blu Ray movies. Then we went to the NEX and picked up some knives and Bed, Bath, and Beyond to get a universal knife block. I was scheduled to work tonight so Adam had to bring me back home. While we were out, we discovered the NEX price-matches all Black Friday deals so Adam went back and got a BRAND NEW DESKTOP COMPUTER, printer, wireless adapter/mouse for a ridiculously fantastic price! All we need now is a webcam so we can go back to Skyping friends and family. We agreed on wrapping the gifts up and putting them under the tree, just to have extras to unwrap, but I should've known better. I was at work and Adam isn't patient when it comes to new things/toys so I am using our new computer, showering with the new towels, staring at the knives set up in the kitchen aaand about to go watch one of our new movies. Oh well, at least we're enjoying things...
Tomorrow we're setting up the Christmas Tree and getting the house decorated before Adam has to leave for his survival training (on Sunday). He'll be gone until the 14th so I better find stuff to do until then.
Whew. I think that was everything. Heads up, I'm being lazy and not proof reading this post (SEAN!) so my apologies if any of it is redundant or lacking sense.
Goodnight guys.
