So this weekend my family and I made the drive to California, where I am. On the way, we stopped in Las Vegas (but not for the reasons you immediately assume!), because Dan and Maggie live there. I took my last final, which didn't go as well as I would have liked, but I am done, nevertheless! I am so very happy. We then went to see Iron Man at a big, fairly nice yet somewhat slightly slimy and tacky movie theater. And yes, it did have a casino in it. Come on, it's Vegas. The movie was far better than I had expected, packed with action, suspense, and humor. I love being with Dan and Maggie, they are so much fun.
Saturday morning we drove to California. We went to Huntington Beach, it was so beautiful. The ocean is about as good as it gets on this earth, God is more creative than creativity itself. Sunday we went to Disneyland, Dan and Maggie drove all the way out to meet us, and so did some friends, Matt and his wife Cori and their baby. I love this place. So much. My motherly instincts kicked in when i held the baby.
This weekend has gone differently than I had originally planned. Just a few weeks ago, another person was supposed to join us, but because of some unforseeable events, they did not come. So everything that I did, everything I saw, and everything anyone said reminded me of them and how i missed them. And my family was definitely getting tired of me saying so. So I had a very long talk with my mom, and also Maggie, and decided that I needed to change some things in my life so as to mend a few broken relationships. I realized that I am prideful, and so very bad with and very much so lacking communication skills. I owed this person a huge apology, and so I had a talk with them. And it went well, and I realized that I cannot go on as I am right now.
And I know that I am in love. And I cannot run from that, no matter how much I am afraid of the idea. So now I will wait on God, be in prayer, and keep close to Him. And I am so very anxious, nervous, and also excited see where He will lead me.
Today came just as soon as yesterday departed. We drove to Santa Monica, hoping for good weather. Unfortunately, it was barely 60 degrees and very cloudy and windy--so we could not stay at the beach. We then drove to Hollywood for lunch, and then drove Mulholland Drive up in the beautiful mountains. We went back to the hotel to take a small break, and then we went to dinner.
Now we all know that today was Cinco de Mayo, or in English--which is this country's official language (yes, even in New Mexico)-- the "Fifth of May", and so we ate Mexican cuisine for dinner. Even though none of us know why the "Fifth of May" is such a big, celebratory day, we celebrated it with salty tortilla chips and a tropical salad, nonetheless. So good.
So tonight we went to the Irvine Spectrum, a wonderful shopping experience, if I may say so. After a very productive trip, we got to our car and realized a few things were missing.
And I exclaimed the inevitable--we had been robbed. My new Zune was missing, as was Christy's Zune, John's camera, his video camera, my credit cards, my debit card, all of my gift cards, as well as Christy's debit card and all of her gift cards. I am so angry. I feel so violated. They touched the very wallet that I am touching now, and that makes me even angrier. So now, after realizing they used nearly 900 dollars off of my credit cards, 350 of Christy's, and almost 400 dollars off of my father's credit card, my dad and Christy are back in Irvine talking to the police men.
Christy says it's interesting, so we'll see what happens. But I need some sleep now, so I'll finish this story tomorrow evening.
Sweet dreams.
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