Spring Break Updates Pt. 2

Wednesday was my last day on the East Coast. Case said I absolutely had to have Chick-Filet-A before I left the east coast so we picked some up on our way to the airport. Even though I was going to see her a couple of days, it was a sad goodbye that an onlooker teased us about. After that, security lines were short so I amused myself by reading, calling other friends, and goodness knows what. It was an extremely long flight home; I think the anticipation of finally being home and getting to see more of my loved ones made time pass more slowly. Andrew picked me up, a kind of role reversal from when he was in college: I would always pick him up when he came home from Brown so I guess he is just paying his dues. Everyone was up to greet me when I got home which was exciting but nothing sounded more appealing than passing out in the comfort of my own bed in my own home.

Thursday I got up relatively early to bring coffee to Mekenz at school. I didn’t actually go into school itself (I didn’t want to be “that girl” who everyone wonders why she comes back so frequently) but I really wanted to see Meka. We had a nice hour long conversation in the car in the Visitor’s parking lot and I bumped into a few people who were walking past us which was nice. Later that day I met up with Eric who was also home on his spring break. It was good to catch up and hear how he had been doing down at Willamete. Later that afternoon I picked Mom up at school and we started our drive down to the Buys’ in Portland. This drive may have been the worst I ever remember. The rain created a near grey-out and I even pulled over and had Mom take control of the wheel. Finally after close to three hours of driving we arrived at the Buys’. It was so good to see Rob and he seemed in good health and spirits after his surgery. We finally got to watch Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, a movie Rob had bought for me nearly a year ago. I promised I wouldn’t watch it without him so we finally got to enjoy the classic together.

Friday we had a lazy morning and had a quick lunch before making our way home. Our trip home consisted of a few pitstops: I had to buy Jazz shoes for my Jazz class and we also stopped by the Nike Outlet where we made away with some awesome bargains. Tonight was our only strictly family dinner which was nice to have but I was definitely antsy because I got to pick Lauren up at the airport (she almost missed her flight…again and I would have killed her if she had been delayed another day. Our time was limited as it was already!)!!!

Saturday was another early morning. Lauren and I helped Mom and Dad out a Science Fair hosted at PLU. We were a team of judges for the Kindergarteners who were absolutely adorable. There were a few we just wanted to put in our pockets and keep them there forever ☺ After that we went to see Remember Me which was an extremely amazing movie however, Lauren and I left feeling quite depressed. So we remedied that by making delicious homemade brownies. Over the years I have found chocolate and baking are the cures to anything. That night I got to see Malkolm, my former drama teacher and his family (he has a 2 year old son who is as cute as a button!) and Aunt Ann arrived that night as well.

Sunday I had an early goodbye with Mom, Dad, and Aunt Ann which was sad but quick due to the early time of day. I woke up an hour after they left to go to Palm Sunday Mass with Lauren and her family. Laur and I treated ourselves to the famous Lakewood Donut Shop’s sprinkle donuts and we proceeded to take a 3 hour nap while “watching” Hook. Lauren drove me up to the airport and we proved once again there has yet to be a time since we have both been in college that when we say goodbye we cry ☹ It was a sad departure but I was uplifted during my arrival back at school to a different set of loved ones!