Time Off

Huge bummer: couldn't go to Florida. For some reason Florida just wasn't in God's plan for me this break. Upsetting for sure, and I feel so bad for Rachel and the rest of us that were going to go visit her. Because of not going to Florida, I have an entire week off from working at Target. And because of taking vacation, I am not technically able to work during that time. So what to do...

Day one: (Wednesday)
After getting up at 4am and checking the weather, making many phone calls, going back to bed, more phone calls, and finally calling the trip off at 10:30am I was left with 7 full days of open time. There are many things that I have wanted to do this break, and because of working each and everyday I've been home I have not had any time to do any of those things. I made a few birthday cards for friends who have ones coming up soon, washed up the huge pile of dirty dishes, and got to talk a long time with friends on the phone. After dinner, I made curtains for my dorm room with the material I have had in my possession since November 13th.

Day two: (Thursday)
The day started with a visit to my mom's work were I attempted to order books for school: man they cost so much money! Then I head to Minneapolis for a dermatolagy apointment. What a joke that was. The doctor looked at my face for a whole 5 seconds at a distance of atleast two feet. He then gave me a perscription and sent me on my merry way. Then realizing I had forgotten my wallet at home, I went to my mom's friend's office in the clinic to get a free parking pass to get out of the parking ramp. On the way home, I chatted with Rachel (love those free sprint to sprint mins.) and found out that she was going to live with me for two nights next week. Yea! After getting the sewing bug back in me, I worked on a cover for my feather bed pillow that has been in the works since last Christmas break. I got ready for the night and then headed down to Alex's house, a friends of Sarah, in Minneapolis. Given very round about directions, I ended up getting into som heavy traffic and arrived late. I met Kate and Alex first, then it was on to Niko's house where I met his mother and cousin Jen who was visiting from New York. We then all rode together to the Tapestry Folk Dance Studio for swing dance lessons!!! We learned East Coast Swing and the Liddy-Hop. Both were super fun, and I only knew the basic step to the East Coast before last night. It was weird at first dancing with guys I had never met before, but they made it all very fun. Learning how to follow was tough cause I had NEVER learned how to dance before. Towards the end of the East Coast lesson, Aaron Wishert and Joanna walked in with a group from Mankato. Way weird to see him there. I know he loves to dance, but it was funny to see him. After the lessons there was a dance where we could use all the moves that we learned earlier. One of the men couldn't believe it was my first time, and he kept saying how I follow so well. I just kept laughing knowing that if he wasn't a good lead, there is now way I would have done as well. Man there is so much to write about on this, but I guess you will just have to ask me about it when I see you cause I don't think you want to read a whole novel right now. Danced a ton and would have loved to keep going, but we all were getting rather tired. After a quick stop at Perkins, we headed to Alex's house, where we preceded to talk until after 3am.

Day three: (Friday)
Woke up at 11:10am today. Mmmmmm it was SO good to sleep in and not wake to an alarm. I neglected to tell you that in the course of last night I had also met many more of Sarah's friends form school in Marshall(9 total). Seven of us slept at Alex's house and spent the entire day together, or what was left of it after waking up at 11. We played Apples to Apples (very fun game!)and ate some tasty pizza for lunch/dinner. 7pm rolled around, and it was time for me to hit the road and go home. After saying a long good bye to Sarah, and an even long hug, I drove back to good ol' Franny town. And now here I am. Sitting a bit precarious if I do say so. Teetering between going to bed and staying up working on summer stuff. Congrats for getting through this super long blog, and if you still have the energy read the one previous this one because I wrote two blogs tonight: lots to talk about and not many to talk to. Love you all and can't wait for an extra one in my house Tuesday!