Texas...

So I had to come to San Antonio for work and figured I could go early and have Kyle and Ashley come from Houston. It is only about a 3 hour drive. So Texas is interesting. A lot of cowboy hats, Texan flags and Mexican "stuff". Our hotel was on the Riverwalk. We spent Saturday walking about on Riverwalk and took a boat tour. The day started with longhorn cattle walking down the street in front of our hotel. The rodeo is in town this week I guess and they had them walking down the street, who knows why. It's Texas, I really didn't ask questions..... We walked to the mall and went in a lot of stores. It was easier to figure out where we were by being down on the Riverwalk, not up on the streets. We also went to the Alamo. Personally, I don't get it, maybe that makes me insensitive, who knows. Sunday we went to a Mexican market and went in a bunch of stores. We had breakfast of Mexican Pastries, I think the three of us got 3 things each. We then went on what they call the Mission Trail and saw four old missions. All of them still had services, most of the people looked like they were locals and were Mexican. One of the services we heard was all in Spanish.

My verdict on Texas, when I am with Kyle and Ashely, it appears normal. As soon as I talk to someone local, go into a store, or turn on the TV, I realize I am in a different world. Texans are very proud of themselves, their "hillbillyness" and state pride. I have no real idea why, my only conclusion is that it is Texas. No real reason is needed for the absurd pride and "hickness" it's Texas and it is what they do. I've done San Antonio, it was nice and pretty, but Texas is still, well interesting.....

Finally Adjusting?

So this weekend was the first weekend I had free and nothing to do for school. Since school got out, things were crazy with the Holidays and then Antigua. Finally this weekend, nothing planned and an extra day! (Thanks MLK!) So yesterday I was in bed watching TV till noon and it was awesome. Today I plan on watching a movie and doing some reading. I saw some friends in Cincy on Saturday and it was great. I haven't seen them in forever. I'm also getting used to being able to work out at night. Last week I even took a few work out classes one after the other. Sure, nothing that thrilling I will admit, but exciting anyway since the past two years were so structured and set. Now comes the traveling and I'm ready. So maybe after all I will start to get used to this thing called life outside of school!

Antigua!!!

Was totally amazing and wonderful. I just got back last night from a week long trip to Antigua in the Caribbean with my friend Autumn. She was getting married there and I went along so her Mom could go and we were both witnesses for their ceremony. They got married on the beach and it was wonderful. I have never been to the Caribbean and am now hooked. It was amazing. Pictures will follow. Now, back in Ohio with the cold and no sun is a little hard. I am used to being on the beach by 9am in the bright sun and looking at amazing colored waters. Living in your bathing suit is awesome and the week was full of memories, laughs and fun. Together we probably have 800 pictures. I have almost 300 myself. I'll post a few once I get them together.