Christmas vacation started off kinda quiet. That is actually the way I prefer it, to be honest. I got some clothes and stuff that I needed, some tools and a garage sale battery operated dog. (Thanks Dad… ) Actually, the dog is an inside joke that I won’t bother to explain here.
The best present I got was to get my Tink back. She hasn’t been missing but since April she has been acting different. She now is back to her normal self and I am extremely happy about that. I felt kind of bad as I went out the door today because she’s been so lovey this week, I didn’t feel like I’m just catching up on all the fun we’ve missed.
One thing I really wanted to do over this vacation was to get away. The destination was pretty easily chosen. My cousin’s daughter is dancing in a show at Buschgardens Williamsburg. Plans worked out to get together as a family and see her show as well as do other things around the area.
Tonight, we met at an italian restaurant for dinner after we all got settled. It was real italian food not some chain brand misrepresentation. I had veal parm and spaghetti. It was delicious and the portion was huge. ~Burp~ I’m full now.
I had to help Dad choose what he was going to have. He and Mom were raised on staple foods. If its not a hamburger or chicken or steak under those names, they didn’t know what to order. I remember the first time I took them to Applebee’s. It took Dad 45 minutes to order because the steak didn’t say ‘steak’. He had Chicken Catiatori tonight and says it was very good.
Tomorrow, we meet for breakfast/brunch at 11 am. Not a problem for me as I’m up early everyday anyway. Looking forward to seeing Samantha’s show as well as the park. It is supposed to be decorated for the holidays and I’ve read its fairly impressive. The weather is to be really nice too (at least compared to back home.
I’m writing this sitting in the lobby trying to unwind. I spent over 8 hours driving today and didn’t feel like staying in the room while Dad naps or watches TV. I’m glad he chose to come along but I realize how much I enjoy my evenings alone. I have a series of VLOGS I follow and enjoy just shutting out the world and doing my own thing. I actually had thought about getting my own room but that’s rediculous since we’re here such a short time.
You might think the lobby a strange place to get away. This Marriot is internet equipped and I’ve got my headphones in crankinig RUSH. I’m pretty oblivious to what’s going on around the room. Seems that given the proper equipment (my tablet and my headphones and a music file) I can pretty my zone myself into my own little world.
Not much else going on in life at this point. Trying to keep it that way until vacation is over. My mind needs to be numb for a bit… Let myself focus on not being focused on something for a change.
Hope everyone had a great Christmas. I’ll post some pictures when I get them together (probably not until I get home).
Catch ya later!
~Cappy