There's No Place Like Home

We got back from Maine around 11:30 this morning. We were all anxious to get going so we left pretty early. A week away really makes you appreciate everything you were away from. I missed the familiarity. Maine may still be a part of New England, but the smell and feel of the ocean and beach can make you forget that. I felt further away than we really were. I fell asleep for a while on the drive back, but once I began recognizing the scenery I rolled down my window and just smelled the air. It smelled fresh. Not like the salty ocean. Not like the exhaust fumes on the highway. But like trees and farms and, well, home.

It feels good to be back, even if I don't feel so good myself. Can you say sunburn? Yesterday I stupidly thought I could go without the sunscreen for a little while. I'd had it on the rest of the week, but with just those few hours without it I basically doomed myself to what I can honestly call my most painful and awkward sunburn ever. I was sitting in a chair and the tops of my thighs got burnt. So now every time I move my legs it hurts. It hurts even more when I stand. I got up this morning and fell back onto the bed! That'll teach me, won't it? Lesson learned. Never go without at least some sunscreen at the beach!

I'm exhausted. It's a combination of too much sun and too little sleep. I feel like a zombie while typing this. It turns out the wifi at our motel didn't work, though. So I have been dying to catch up with all the blogs I read. While I was in the middle of replying to a post what should happen? The power goes out! For about four hours. It gave me time to play with the dog and cats a bit and to read more of the latest book I'm reading. Would you believe I'd never read The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes before? Once I started reading them I found it hard to put my Kindle down.

What I need right now is a shower, some more time to poke at the cats and dog (I really missed them) and for my head to hit the pillow. I'll write more soon. I've got a lot to blog about!

I Bought a Car! But Now I'm Leaving For a Week...

So today was supposed to be my last day of work. I was sick of the mind-numbing atmosphere, the ever-complaining coworkers, and the DRAMA. (High school drama is nothing compared to the drama of the cynical old ladies I worked with.) So I did the irresponsible thing and skipped for the day. I think my mom is a little disappointed that I did this, but I don't regret it. I had an awesome day!

I bought a car! I'm just wicked excited that I've bought my first car. It is a 1996 Saturn. I couldn't register it today because the town clerk now works only four days a week.


That's alright, though, because tomorrow we're heading to the beach! I wouldn't have been able to drive it for a week anyhow. I can't wait until we get back so I can finally start getting used to the way it works. It handles a little differently from my dad's car which I've been driving.

I didn't just buy a car today, though. That was all done with by 11:30. So I hung out with my friends all afternoon. We went to the new KenTaco (KFC & Taco Bell combined) and then saw Harry Potter. Since I haven't read the books in a while I didn't have any details fresh in my mind. I have no clue how close the movie was to the book and for once I don't even care. It was a good movie! Probably the best out of all the ones made so far. If you haven't seen it yet you should. The greatest part was that since we waited so long to see it there were only maybe 10 people in the theatre.

I don't know when I'll write another post. Like I said, we're leaving tomorrow. We are bringing a laptop with us, though! So, when I get sick of whatever book I happen to be reading at the time, I can come by and read about what's going on with all of you. =)

Back From Disney!

I am back from Disney World, and I'm glad! It's so hectic there... I wanted to come home after day 4. I missed my quiet little town. I missed New England. I even missed the snow! We witnessed the craziest things while down in Disney. A woman smacked her child around in the middle of a restaurant, and the waiters did nothing. People wouldn't give their seats on the bus up to the elderly or to a parent carrying a sleeping child. People were just rude or mean, and it appalled my entire family.

In spite of the complete insanity, the magic of Disney does shine through! I managed to have fun even though I was sick the entire vacation. Hopefully my cold goes away soon now that I'm home and can rest. I'm looking forward to being able to catch up on reading my favorite blogs! I missed that a lot, too. I will be playing catch up today, but for now here are the last of the pics from my Disney vacation.

http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/Torz123/Vacation-%20Days%203%20thru%208/

Day Two Pics

Day two was spent in Hollywook Studios. It wasn't as fun, and I didn't get as many pictures. There were some cool things, though!

http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/Torz123/Vacation-%20Day%202/

I also got a sunburn yesterday. Ow. I'll wear sun block today! I'm going to get some breakfast, then we're heading to EPCOT.

Day One of Vacation

Hello from Walt Disney World! So far my vacation has been a blast. Yesterday we spent half the day travelling here, then the afternoon in the Magic Kingdom. Even though I'm having fun in the happiest place on earth, I think I'd be more excited if I weren't sick. I caught a cold right before we came. I've got some medicine, so it isn't as bad as it could be.

http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/Torz123/Vacation-%20Day%201/

Here is the link to my first day's worth of pictures. I'm using photobucket to share the pics with you. I'll give you today's pics tomorrow. We spent today in Hollywood Studios. Tomorrow I think we're going to EPCOT.