I’m in between somethings. The big something (i.e. graduation) and the next big something (Egypt) and then I think I’m supposed to get a job or something…
As usual when big events occur, I haven’t much felt like documenting it. I guess I feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of the swell of somethings, and maybe a little fearful that I get it wrong. I’ll highlight that which ends up being trivial or scewed in my future view. Or maybe it’s just that this feeling of closure leaves nothing left for commenting. But, I will attempt at a post. And, also like usual, it will undoubtably be long because I am incapable of minimizing my thoughts.
For starters, last week Jackie, Mackenzie, Morgan and I took a plane to California and stayed at the Disneyland Hotel where we virtually lived in “Micka-Mouse” Land. For three days we trucked around the park, sparking a piggy back or shoulder ride between the carousel and tea cups. Mac wasn’t much of a fan of any other ride, but she did go on the Matterhorn. Impressive, no? Jackie and I took turns on some rides and we seemed to be hitting everything just right. Jackie asked me if I thought that the rest of our family is just bad luck, because whenever we try to do things together, something always seems to go awry. I said no, it’s just that two adults (two easy-going adults) have a much easier time adjusting plans and being ok with last-minute decisions. It seemed like every time we finally got all the way back to Toon Town, we decided we should go back to the hotel – That’s a long walk! But it was ok, because it was just the two of us and the girls. At any rate, we had an absolutely wonderful time! The girls we soooo well behaved! Probably because they were so tired! Mackenzie, who we used to call the little dare devil, seemed to have turned two and become afraid of everything! We took her to the pool, where she cried, until I started horsing around with her and then she found the water slide and was allll about that! That was her favorite “ride” after teacups (Aunt Jill’s least favorite!). Mackenzie is also TERRIFIED of flying! She used to fly all the time, but now she’s really freaked out by it. On the way there she was sitting by the window next to me and as soon as we started to take off, she went hysterical. It took the whole flight to calm her down. Luckily the flight home was much better, but still. We can’t understand why little miss roller coaster is suddenly afraid of everything. But then again, as we say for everything, “She’s two!”
Since I’ve been home I haven’t been doing too much. I’m watching videos and reading about the middle east in preparation for my trip. It’s a very interesting history, but devistating at the same time. It seems to have had so much potential to be great, but its leaders have failed so many times, and the battles continue over land. I still feel like I have much to learn, but at least as I’m getting into it it is becoming more and more interesting. I’m still incredibly nervous for this trip. But all I can do is prepare myself and try to stay ahead of the game the whole time I’m there. Take good notes, listen, think critically, maintain a positive attitude, and don’t say anyting stupid. lol
