Finally a real relaxing weekend

For the first time in a long while I actually had a weekend that was meant to be relaxing turn out to be relaxing. After work on Friday I picked up a rental car at the airport and a friend at the café. I ran home packed a few small things and we headed back to the café to help set-up for and watch another friend’s performance in God on Broadway. First and foremost props to all who performed in this. Every single one of them had fabulous voices, but especially Dennis and Genevieve knocked my socks off. Talk about pipes, they both had a magnificent set of them.

After God on Broadway, Dennis, my friend Joe and I headed out to Western VA to meet up with the rest of the gang at a lodge we rented in Luray. It took us about two hours not counting a couple of stops. One getting my first every ticket/summons to court. OY! Slightly frustrated about that but am planning to write and see what kind of a deal we can work out as I was in a rental car, in a state I don’t live in with a PA driver’s license. Hopefully as it is my first offense they will be lenient with me.

Anyway we got there around 11ish and the rest of the gang was all there. We chilled for a bit chatting and listening to the guitar and singing along at times. Then we all gathered round the TV and watch “The Italian Job” (I was thinking of you BETH!). I hit the sack about halfway through because I was exhausted.

The next day I was up at 9:30 AM and ate and showered. Then a group of us decided to hike down the hill and find the river. It was great, the weather had gone from bitter cold the day before to warm with a slight chill the next day. When we got back from our hike we ate lunch and decided to hit the Luray Caverns (pics later). Not so sure that was a good idea as I am slightly claustrophobic. There was a garden maze there as well that we raced through. Out of the group of six of us that went in, I got out first. (I am way to competitive and not really sure how to change that)

After the maze, Adrienne, Bryan, Stacey and I headed for our “guided” tour of the caverns. It was pretty fascinating as well as scary, for me at least. All the different types of stalactites and stalagmites were amazing. I couldn’t help but look at them and stand in awe of Gods creativity and power. There was even this one portion of the cavern that had been turned into a natural organ. We were blessed with a live performance where “A Mighty Fortress is our God” was played. How utterly fitting!!!!

There was even a wishing well! Though I don’t believe in them I threw in a good dollars worth of change in high hopes ;-). Actually they dredge the pool at the end of each year and donate the money to a charity. It is pretty cool and if I’d had more change I would have thrown it all in. Towards the end of our tour the guide asked if everyone wanted to see how dark it was in the cave. Since I seemed to be the only person who didn’t, I grabbed a friends arm and held on so everyone else could “enjoy” the feeling of total and complete blackness. I felt like I was in hell, except there was no torture or heat.

When we were done here we headed back to the lodge and ate dinner. Celebrated Dani’s birthday with cake, ice cream and some salsa dancing. Well at least most of us did. Dani attempted to teach me but I just really am not that good. Then we all chilled and sang worship songs and talked. It was a really fabulous weekend and I would do it again any time. I really got a wonderful chance to get to know better some folks that I had met or known previously but had never hung out with. What a great group of friends. Thanks to Stacey, Rob, and Adrienne for pulling this together. Your hard work was much appreciated.

I was tagged

Okay so I was actually tagged to do this days ago but just got around to it now. Here goes nothing.

5 Things you may not know about me

1. I really really hate needles. I am a 26 year old baby when it comes to getting a shot. I will first avoid it at all costs and then if I can’t avoid it will still cry or hold tightly to whoever’s hand is available and closest. I really really hate them.

2. I never sneeze only once. It is a family genetic thing that was passed on to me only I didn’t get one or the other but a combination of both sides. One side sneezes twice in a row and the other sneezes three times in a row. Me I sneeze a min. of 3 times if I’m lucky and have maxed out at 9 to 10 in a row. It hurts and I literally have to find some place to sit by the time I am done sneezing.

3. I love to read history books and biographies. REALLY!!!

4. I am obsessed with Neil Armstrong, Elvis Presley, Sean Connery, Scotland and the Moon.

5. I cry at the slightest thing, commercials, a full moon, a beautiful sunset, and way more stupid and weird things. I am extremely emotional.


I will now tag

Deeply Mingled, Kalamity Kate, and Lavender and Laughter

Worst Dream

I had a terrible dream last night. I dreamed that my Brother got called back up, but was so afraid to tell us. I figured it out because he buzzed his head to a military cut. I know that he hates that cut and since having got out of the military has let it grow long and curly. So I told my family that the only explanation was that he was called up to serve and didn't know how to tell us. Then I dreamed that I was so angry, frustrated and worried that I applied to the State Department to work as an Admin. in some offices over in Baghdad, just so that I could stay near him. I woke up filled with so much anxiety and just literally wanting to cry. I HATE THIS BLASTED WAR and if I felt right saying other words I would do so here as well! Why can't Bush listen to the smarter people in the government and the Nation that elected him. WE WANT OUT OF THIS GOSH DARNED BLASTED WAR!!!

BRING OUR MEN HOME NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GOOOOOO PATS!!!!!!!!

Playoffs have started and my beloved Patriots are right back in the thick of things. WE CREAMED the Jets on Sunday and this weekend we take on the San Diego Chargers.

waxing frustrated angry and political

Okay I don't think I have ever really used this blog to voice my political convictions before but I am so angry and frustrated right now. I recently found out over Christmas that pres. bush authorized the recall of inactive duty Marines. This pertains to Marines who are in the 2 and 3 year period of their 4 years after discharge on call period. My Brother is in this period and I AM ANGY. These recalls are to begin this Spring of '07 and I DO NOT WANT MY BROTHER BACK THERE!!! He has already served in the s#@thole IRAQ twice and the military has "conveniently" forgetten to note that on his records. My brother is already having a heck of a time getting into the VFW because of this. THIS IS NO WAY TO TREAT A VETERAN!! I really hope the Democrats can make a difference and I hope that Bush will listen to their wisdom and GET US OUT OF THERE BEFORE WE LOSE TOO MANY MORE MEN TO ANOTHER COUNTRY'S CIVIL WAR!!!
here is an article regarding what I am talking about. http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/08/22/marine.recall/index.html