Remember, Remember.

This week was far better than perfectly adequate. In fact, I would be willing to say that it was awesomely incredible. I find that there are very few weeks I can remember during the course of a summer, a month, even a year. After all, most days during a lifetime are unimportant, and go on without a need for remembering. Its impossible for me to remember most events anyhow, as I have a horrible short-term storage in my brain. Its probably due to the insurmountable random knowledge I've acquired thats just sitting there, waiting for me to use at the right time so as to look intelligent. I will refer to this later.

On Tuesday night, I left for Clinton with Hattie. We arrived there around 11:00 and had food and good conversation with her mom. 2 words that would soon describe my weekend, and 2 of the best things a person could ask for! We saw all of the sights in Clinton, including Eagle Point Park, which has an AWESOME view of the Mississippi. We ventured further to a really beautiful Arboretum with interesting trees and pretty flowers. A lot of the houses in Clinton are old and intriguing. My favorite was the house that Hattie's grandma lives in. It used to be a Grocery Store, but she has it furnished to live in as a home. We were also able to visit a town a little further away called Sebula, a city that resides on an island! It is one of the only cities of its kind in the Midwest. One of the few places in Iowa that makes you think you're....not in Iowa. We had dinner at an Italian restaurant there. It was so good! And, I was able to tap into my random safe of knowledge. Above the bar, the owners had a picture of where they grew up in Italy. I recognized the city from a film I had seen a long time ago, and I thought it looked alot like Positano. Turns out, the picture was a city close to the Isle of Capri; Positano. Awesome. From Clinton, we went on to Cedar Rapids to visit Hattie's sister and Abby! We were able to see them for the rest of the day until we headed back to Cedar Falls. Overall, it was a wonderful trip. I find its always good to get away, even for a short while.

Last night was Amanda Juhl's Wedding reception. I went with Megan, and had a blast dancing and mingling with a few old friends I haven't seen in ages! I was able to see Chelsea, whom I haven't carried a conversation with since last December, and Juice, whom I haven't seen or talked to since...well forever and a day. It was wonderful to catch up with everyone, and to get a preview for Sarah and Brian's wedding tomorrow. I am beyond excited. So many weddings, and so many happy endings for good friends. Life is pretty grand, if I do say so myself.

On another note, I am burnt. I've realized there is no in-between for my fair skin complected-ness. There is white, and there is red, and unfortunately nothing else. If I had one thing to take with me to a deserted island, it would be sunscreen. The second would be Aloe Vera. Assuming, of course, I wasn't allowed a cell phone. Or a boat. Speaking of water, I spoke too soon on the rain a few posts ago. At this rate, I don't think I will ever say "It can't get any worse." Also, everyone should know that there is a new Sassy Gay Friend. Watch it, love it. Stupid betch! :)