So... I haven't written anything about my trip. I was waiting for pictures from my friends to materialize on facebook. There are some, but nothing that would really enhance the story.
The following takes place from May 5th - 8th.
Dun dun.
Tuesday, May 5th:
richard's house _
mother: You're endangering the family!
richard: I'll have to take the risk. I'm the... driver.
mother: You're a loose cannon. Look at what you are bringing. All candy! So unhealthy! You'll die of sweets if not swine flu!
richard: ...
mother: It's dangerous to go alone. Take these. (flu masks) [gamer reference]
richard: um thanks.
Wednesday, May 6th:
the border guard _
guard: Hello, and where are we off to today?
richard: Buffalo, going to do some shopping... and then woodbury.
guard: How long will we be staying?
richard: 2 days.
Jacky: 3 days, 2 nights.
richard: 3 days, 2 nights.
guard: ...Cheektowaga?
richard: what?
guard: can you open your trunk, please?
richard: ...okay.
* guard searchs trunk *
guard: who do you work for?
richard: I work for the government. The rest here are students.
guard: ...
richard: Do you want my business card?
guard: no.
richard: ...
guard: You can go on through.
shopping @ fashions outlet and walden galleria _
I saw this cool yellow hoodie for $40, I did not buy it. I regret it. The end.
the motel _
Good chat with girls and Jacky. Some follow up possibly.
"What is the greatest hindrance in your spiritual life? And what are you doing to address it?"
Thursday, May 7th:
Woodbury _
The trek to Woodbury. What was supposed to be a 4-5 hour drive, turned out to be 8 hours. I don't know how that happened. We had good road talks, though. Arrived at 5pm. The mall there is pretty epicly huge. I found a bunch of good deals.
After the mall, we ate at Applebees! Followed by looking for our next hotel.
Then, we saw Star Trek. Yes, that's right. It was pretty spectacular. Although, I have several trekkie complaints. On a completely different note. Our lead car had difficulty finding the theatre. The instructions were followed perfectly, yet... for some reason... a U-turn was requested. My car took the lead soon after.
Friday, May 8th:
The long ride home. Friend got a speeding ticket. :(
Other random stuff _
- One of our group members decided his number #2 was of greater importance than the five people waiting to do number #1. We were not amused.
- We spent $10 on $1 tolls, because we kept making wrong turns and having to make detours.
- One of the key phrases chimed by our beloved GPS, maggie: "When possible, make a legal U-turn"
- Radios are a God-send when going on roadtrips with multiple cars.
- $1 McChickens, $1 McDoubles, $1 Sundaes, $1 2x Apple Pies - ZOMG, crazy.
the haul _
1 pair of pants from Banana Republic
1 pair of boxers from Banana Republic
1 sweater from Nautica
1 sweater from Banana Republic
1 sweater from DKNY
1 Activewear Longsleeve from Ralph Lauren
1 shirt from Kenneth Cole
1 zCover from Apple Store
2 Worship CDs from FYE
the conclusion _
Fun vacation. Stressful, I did a lot of driving. Would I do it again? Definitely. Next time, a vacation where I don't drive as much. :P
Also, there was the opportunity to talk to a lot of people there. I really hope and pray that they stay strong in the faith. Transitions in life tend to wreak havoc on people's spiritual lives.
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