Monday, August 21, 2006
Good Morning
Ahh, so I could have used another 2-3 hours of sleep this morning. But I made. I'm here, and I'm actually really excited/happy. I don't know what the deal is. I think I'm looking forward to classes starting tomorrow night. At last, my life long dream of having a career - starts tomorrow night! I'll have Math on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7:40 and Psychology on Wednesdays from 6:30-9:10. I'm liking the Tuesday/Thursday time slot for classes. It will be nice to be out of there by 7:40.
Other than that - I had an awesome weekend. Chris and I went to my parents. Friday night we just pretty much relaxed. Saturday we got up and I mowed the lawn, since my dad fixed my brakes on my car. It didn't bother me, that was the least I could have done for him since I didn't have to pay him anything - and I love mowing the lawn. It used to be my job until I moved out. It's like 5 acres, and takes 2+ hours to mow, if you have one lawn mower. Chris started to mow with me - but he got frustrated because I was being too picky! It was the first time he had ever mowed with a riding lawnmower - so it was a new experience. But evidently I wasn't patient enough. Oh well - he bonded with my mom on the porch until I was done, and played with Rex. It was nice to see them talking like that. Chris is a pretty shy, laid back guy. He'll carry on a conversation, but it just takes a while to get warmed up. So anyways, it was nice to see that. Apparently they discussed what they're going to get me for my birthday. If only I could find out... It will be my 21st, and golden birthday - and I'm asking for a lap top. Whatever it is, I'm sure I'll be happy! :)
After I mowed lawn, we relaxed for a few hours and then got ready and went to the Twins game. They lost to the White Sox 4-1 but they won on Friday and Sunday - so they won the series. That's good I guess. Our seats were pretty damn good for the seats we were in. We were on the upper deck on row 229 out of 230. So, damn near to the top - but right in front of 3rd base. The dome was packed, and well - going up and down them 30 steps was a chore. Everyone sitting by us, got to the top and just sat there - out of breath! Haha! On the way to and from, we rode the lightrail from the Mall of America to the Metrodome. It took a half hour and was only $7 for both of us to ride, round trip. It was fun on the way there because we had an actual seat, and it was day light so we could see the other parts of Minneapolis, the Airport, Bloomington, and around the Fort Snellling area - but on the way back the trains were packed since the game got out - and we had to stand for a half hour in a cramped area touching someone you didn't know. Needless to say I was cuddled up pretty close to Chris. All in all - it was wonderful. We don't do much of that kind of thing - so it was nice to get out of the house with him. It's just nice to get in a different atmosphere. Then after the game - my parents set up their little camper - just incase my aunt and uncle we're going to come stay Saturday night... even if they didn't we thought it'd be fun to stay in there. So, we got home - got the blankets, and the way we went. We called my best friend from high school. She is now Chris's friend, and she came over and spent the night. We went out to eat, and just relaxed. It was nice sleeping in the camper. We had the air conditioner on - although we didn't need to. But we had that on, and slept peacefully. It was so nice to wake up in the morning and it was calm and cool, and the dew was on the ground. I know it's getting closer to fall.... I'm excited! I actually got to wear a sweatshirt for part of the day Saturday. Woohoo!
Sunday was filled with relaxing until about oh, probably noon and then meeting my parents in El Paso for El Paso days. It was a blast. Chris got a good idea of how all the little towns operate in Western Wisconsin. Needless to say - There were many bar floats with trucks pulling trailers - made by some of the local bars.... there were 4 semi's driving with flat beds on the back - which were floats from the neighboring bars in the vicinity... They had D.J's and half of them were incredibly intoxicated. I saw many people I graduated with. I didn't make much contact with them. Although it was nice to see them, as some of them have changed. Some have babies, some are married (yes already). I don't know, it's just nice to see change I guess. We watched the 2 hour long parade, visited with my grandma and a few relatives - and at 4:30, we headed back to towards my parents house. We packed up my car, stole a few decorating things from my mom (she said it was okay! haha) and the way we went. We stopped at the Machine Shed to have dinner - it was really nice... we finally got home around 7:30 or so... I cleaned the living room and kitchen, and put some of the decorations up and we were on the computer for a little bit - and off to sleepy we went.
Now, here I am - happy, excited, and just content I think. You know when you have those feelings that you're just... here... you're just, peaceful and happy with how things have turned out... That's how I feel right now.
Hope you all have a wonderful day... I'm going to try my hardest to drink 100oz of water today... Yikes!
Other than that - I had an awesome weekend. Chris and I went to my parents. Friday night we just pretty much relaxed. Saturday we got up and I mowed the lawn, since my dad fixed my brakes on my car. It didn't bother me, that was the least I could have done for him since I didn't have to pay him anything - and I love mowing the lawn. It used to be my job until I moved out. It's like 5 acres, and takes 2+ hours to mow, if you have one lawn mower. Chris started to mow with me - but he got frustrated because I was being too picky! It was the first time he had ever mowed with a riding lawnmower - so it was a new experience. But evidently I wasn't patient enough. Oh well - he bonded with my mom on the porch until I was done, and played with Rex. It was nice to see them talking like that. Chris is a pretty shy, laid back guy. He'll carry on a conversation, but it just takes a while to get warmed up. So anyways, it was nice to see that. Apparently they discussed what they're going to get me for my birthday. If only I could find out... It will be my 21st, and golden birthday - and I'm asking for a lap top. Whatever it is, I'm sure I'll be happy! :)
After I mowed lawn, we relaxed for a few hours and then got ready and went to the Twins game. They lost to the White Sox 4-1 but they won on Friday and Sunday - so they won the series. That's good I guess. Our seats were pretty damn good for the seats we were in. We were on the upper deck on row 229 out of 230. So, damn near to the top - but right in front of 3rd base. The dome was packed, and well - going up and down them 30 steps was a chore. Everyone sitting by us, got to the top and just sat there - out of breath! Haha! On the way to and from, we rode the lightrail from the Mall of America to the Metrodome. It took a half hour and was only $7 for both of us to ride, round trip. It was fun on the way there because we had an actual seat, and it was day light so we could see the other parts of Minneapolis, the Airport, Bloomington, and around the Fort Snellling area - but on the way back the trains were packed since the game got out - and we had to stand for a half hour in a cramped area touching someone you didn't know. Needless to say I was cuddled up pretty close to Chris. All in all - it was wonderful. We don't do much of that kind of thing - so it was nice to get out of the house with him. It's just nice to get in a different atmosphere. Then after the game - my parents set up their little camper - just incase my aunt and uncle we're going to come stay Saturday night... even if they didn't we thought it'd be fun to stay in there. So, we got home - got the blankets, and the way we went. We called my best friend from high school. She is now Chris's friend, and she came over and spent the night. We went out to eat, and just relaxed. It was nice sleeping in the camper. We had the air conditioner on - although we didn't need to. But we had that on, and slept peacefully. It was so nice to wake up in the morning and it was calm and cool, and the dew was on the ground. I know it's getting closer to fall.... I'm excited! I actually got to wear a sweatshirt for part of the day Saturday. Woohoo!
Sunday was filled with relaxing until about oh, probably noon and then meeting my parents in El Paso for El Paso days. It was a blast. Chris got a good idea of how all the little towns operate in Western Wisconsin. Needless to say - There were many bar floats with trucks pulling trailers - made by some of the local bars.... there were 4 semi's driving with flat beds on the back - which were floats from the neighboring bars in the vicinity... They had D.J's and half of them were incredibly intoxicated. I saw many people I graduated with. I didn't make much contact with them. Although it was nice to see them, as some of them have changed. Some have babies, some are married (yes already). I don't know, it's just nice to see change I guess. We watched the 2 hour long parade, visited with my grandma and a few relatives - and at 4:30, we headed back to towards my parents house. We packed up my car, stole a few decorating things from my mom (she said it was okay! haha) and the way we went. We stopped at the Machine Shed to have dinner - it was really nice... we finally got home around 7:30 or so... I cleaned the living room and kitchen, and put some of the decorations up and we were on the computer for a little bit - and off to sleepy we went.
Now, here I am - happy, excited, and just content I think. You know when you have those feelings that you're just... here... you're just, peaceful and happy with how things have turned out... That's how I feel right now.
Hope you all have a wonderful day... I'm going to try my hardest to drink 100oz of water today... Yikes!
// posted by Krystle @ 5:00 AM 
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