I'm back - Road Trip: Day 1

We left at 4:30 a.m. and didn't stop until be hit Amarillo, well we did stop for gas but you kinda have to. Our first gas stop was in Hollbrook. That town has a love affair with dinosaurs. Who knew?
















Then we entered New Mexico...











and we never thought we would get through the state...











but we finally made it to Texas. Oh what a girl wouldn't do for cruise control!











and, as you can see from the windsheild, we were doing our part to keep the bug population down. You're welcome Texas!!

Once we got to Amarillo we realized that we had past Cadillac Ranch so we had to back track because who would want to go through Amarillo without stopping here?!


















We got to the hotel and it began to rain. We met up with Pretty Teacher's friend Courtney and had dinner at "the finest Mexican Restaurant in Amarillo." If that is Amarillos' finest then I'm glad I don't live there. Actually, I would have to kill myself if I lived there.

After dinner all three of us went back to the hotel room so Pretty Teacher and Courtney could catch up. I, as usual, was channel surfing (what I always do when there is cable TV) when I came upon this local TV station...














tornado warnings in the county next to us! Luckily they didn't cross over to us. Amarillo did have a tornado the next day but we were gone. Gone to Kansas to see Karen. More on that next post.

Road Trip

Well, we are leaving tomorrow so I probably won't be posting until I get back. I'll have some fun pics to share I'm sure.



First stop, Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo. Can't wait!!!!

AAAAHHHHHHHHH!

I'm starting to get nervous about the road trip. I'm afraid that if we don't leave a day earlier we might be delayed by weather...








...and we absolutely have to be there by Saturday so Pretty Teacher can report on Sunday. I don't want her to be late nor do I want to miss my plane ride home (I'm the one waving).









So I think I will get on those hotel reservations so we will at least have a nice place to stay.

I've Lost the Will to Live!

What is it about the beginning of summer that makes you not want to do anything? I have no desire to work or be at home (mostly cuz at home I would have to mow the lawn, do the laundry and clean the house).

I do have the desire to be on a beach and just sit there staring off into the ocean.













Even if it meant getting sunburned.













But alas, that takes money and that's something that isn't in my wallet. Hopefully, this mood will change soon. Probably around the time Pretty Teacher and I leave for the east!

You can't ever have enough Sex!

Sex and the City, that is! What a wonderful movie. It was like being back with old friends. I laughed, I cried, I didn't want it to end. I could have sat in that theater seat for another 2 1/2 hours.

VACATION!!!!!!!!!

Well, not really. Pretty Teacher is moving across the country and I'm driving out with her and flying home. What better way to see the country right? I can think of better ways. Don't get me wrong, I really am looking forward to being with her, I just have an aversion to driving through Bush Country (Texas)! But I don't see any way around it. Luckily, we will only be driving throught the top part. We will try to find the Scranton sign once we hit Pennsylvania and take our picture next to it. I know all "The Office" fans will be jealous.

The Graduates

So both girls graduated within a week of each other. What a hectic time, but it was fun. First we went south to Pretty Teacher's Honor's College Graduation where they presented her with a medal cuz she did good learnin'.


Then, we went to Pretty Girl's graduation where she graduated with honors and distinction, despite me, with her two year degree and will transfer to the big university up the road to major in Speech Pathology.



















Then we went back down south for Pretty Teacher's Humanities Convocation (Spanish and Portuguese).














For entertainment there was a youth Mariachi group who couldn't sing on tune but were adorable anyway.















Next, we raced across town for the Social and Behavior Sciences Convocation (Psychology).















When this was over we went to a reception in another part of this convention center and lost Pretty Teacher but she eventually found us after borrowing two or three cell phones to find out where the hell we were cuz I told her we would meet her out front. And we didn't. And she turned out smart anyway.















Then we met Dr. Stone, Pretty Teacher's Honor's advisor, who gave her a "A" on her Honor's Project. Why wouldn't he. She may make a big difference in minority women's healthcare!















After that Pretty Girl and I drove home. Pretty Girl has learned to sleep whenever she is on a long car drive so she was tons of fun! The next day Pretty Teacher moved home from school and we went to Andy's graduation party. He's moving to Michigan for his Residency. He wants to be a plastic surgeon and I told him he could practice on me. He said ok, I guess he thinks I need it.

Then, the next day I had a Graduation Party for Pretty Teacher and Pretty Gilr with a few surprises. First Megan came to surprise Pretty Teacher cuz she's a great friend.















Then I surprised both Pretty Teacher and Pretty Girl with special cakes.















Yep, they are edible and the best cake you can imagine. Alison made them and she is very talented.

So this whole experience exhausted me but it was soooo worth it. I love Pretty Teacher and Pretty Girl!