Last week, we got tons of snow and ice that kept us in for two full days of nothing but video games, movies, and other fun college activities. Of course, no homework, though! After having done nothing all week, and then expected to go to class on Friday, most of us were in need of a break by Friday afternoon/evening. Basically, we were all glad to see the weekend had finally rolled around.

Courtney's birthday was last week, and her grandfather's birthday was on Friday. We had planned on surprising them Saturday by showing up at his birthday dinner at Cheeseburger in Paradise. It was going to be a fun road trip. The reason we were waiting until Saturday, though, was because of a training Courtney was going to be at on Saturday morning. Around 6:00pm Friday late afternoon, it was cancelled. Sitting there in my house (having not packed anything), I said, "Let's go!". So, we changed our plans around and ended up heading down there Friday night around 7:30pm, after having time to pack and eat and such. Newburgh, where her family lives, is an hour behind Indy time, so it was 6:30pm there. A three and a half hour drive, and we arrived there around 10:45 Newburgh time.

Everyone was surprised and very excited to see us, which is always fun! I've realized something about myself more recently - I enjoy surprising people, but not necessarily being surprised. I am often very structured and organized. However, being flexible is a skill I need to develop becoming a teacher. Being surprised is a fun thing, and I should appreciate it more without worrying about how it changes things. Anyway - I loved being the one surprising someone else, and they loved seeing us there!

I had a very incredible, relaxing weekend that involved lots of family time, but those moments are the funnest in my opinion. Friends are an integral part of this life, but so is your family. What's coolest is when your family and friends mesh well. Or, when your family members are your friends just the same. Courtney and I share that desire to be friends with our family members.

I've taken up enough time here.. probably should work on some reading for tomorrow...
Chris

Labels: birthdays, Courtney, family, friends, Newburgh, surprises