I have been very busy.
First, I went on a whirlwind trip across the country, which was awesome. It was a good choice to go even though for awhile there I thought it wasn't. Don't get me wrong; I'm glad to be home, but it was fun to go.
My youngest sister and I flew out to Boston. (We had a layover in Philly, which, whether or not it is ACTUALLY the city of brotherly love, neither of us every wants to see again. We spent about four or five hours in Boston before catching a bus to Portsmouth, NH, which is where the middle sister was doing her internship this summer. The next day, we went to Maine, where I got to see Longfellow's boyhood home, which was really cool. We also got to see Freeport, where everything has to be built in a house. We also went to an antique shop where I found a tea cup and saucer set that I really loved, so my middle sister got it for me for my birthday. We also went to a lighthouse, which I don't want to talk about. Suffice it to say that I never need to see another lighthouse again.
The next day we spent time in Portsmouth and we took a harbor cruise. We had really great crepes, which were very yummy. We also saw a submarine and ate ice cream.
The day after that, we packed up and drove through Vermont, which is lovely, and wound up in Niagara Falls. We had dinner and then went to see the falls at night. It was amazing. There are a few pics on my Facebook page if you are interested. The next day, we went to Cave of the Winds and then rode on the Maid of the Mist boat. These were a lot of fun. You had to wear full length ponchos, which was hilarious. Then we left and drove to Indiana for the night.
We had lunch the next day in Chicago, and then we drove all the way home. We got home at 9:30, and then I got up the next morning and went to work.
At which point 10 and Dr. G came into town! Hooray! We had a great girls' weekend, and they helped me start shopping for a wedding dress, which would have been an overwhelming task without them. 10 was nice enough to make appointments with a bunch of different places, and we went all over looking at dresses. All in all, it was a positive experience, and I was very nervous when we began. I am pretty large (though getting smaller--32 pounds lost since Feb.) (and I am ok with my size...I am losing weight in a healthy manner), so I was fairly sure that I would not find much. 10 saved the day, though, by doing research. I got to try on a ton of dresses. We ended the day at a well-known chain which will remain unnamed (but the name pretty much screams wedding) where we were insulted and bullied by a person we are referring to as "The Tanerexic." She was mean. And pushy. And she was apparently uncomfortable with my weight. And we totally needed booze by the time we were done with her. She argued with us about everything--from the fact that I don't like halter top dresses to the fact that I want a specific dress with a specific neckline for my bridesmaid dresses. It was very obnoxious. But she gave us a good laugh over drinks, so you can't beat that!
We also got to go to Bethel and shop and play Settlers of Catan and shop some more during our weekend of fun. They liked the fiance, so that was good! :) Well, Dr. G has met him and liked him before. It was great to have them both back in the Cities.
So, that is my life, folks. I suppose I should try to keep it shorter, but I know you were dying of suspense. Dying, I say. ;)
So what have YOU been doing all summer?
Posted by LoWriter at August 8, 2008 10:36 PMI'm glad you've had fun with us out there! (as if there was any doubt). I hope you are having a good time - and you should totally quit that job. Just give an honest brutal critique...
Love you!
Posted by: 10lees at August 10, 2008 07:24 PMHey Lo.
Since you ask, most recently I've been on quazi bed rest (I'm not very good at it, suprise) and catching up on the lives of past roommates by stalking them online. Yep. That's been the last hour.
Prior to that, this summer's been okay. I worked a job I hated while packing for a move half-way across the country. I spent a little over a week unpacking in my new home, then drove to MN to watch my bro's kids for two weeks (4 kids total, ages 1-8, including my own) during which time (suprise) I went into labor (um, duh! Doing a bit much, don't you think?) and then on bedrest a week laster when (again) I went into labor. Off to my sister's wedding (again, long drive to MN) the next weekend, where (for once) I did NOT go into labor, and then back home. All of which you could probably know if you cared to internet stalk me. And if you don't care to, then you probably don't care. So, that last paragraph was pointless. :)
I think creps sound wonderful, as does hanging out with 10 and Dr. G.
I'd say Settlers sounds fun, but I have been playing Settlers of Catan (or Cities and Knights of Catan) waaay too much lately. We have two friends who moved in to town with us, also to start a job at the college where Steve got a job. We introduced him to the game, and (as with everything in his life, it seems) he became instantly obsessed with it. Not owning it, however, meant that he has brought himself, his wife, and a six pack of beer over to our house on a number of occasions to play. He now has a six pack of beer permanently in our fridge.
So, there's the answer to your question. Your vacation sounded lovely! I hope that the wedding prep goes really well!
Posted by: Laura at August 25, 2008 12:02 PM