Small but Significant

It's amazing how many times I catch myself wanting life to slow down, then hoping simultaneously for it to move at a faster pace. I find most days have their moments of picking up and hours of dreadful dragging on. The little things and the small insignificant parts to my day are sometimes the only way I believe time can stop and wait for my own small appreciation. Laughing of course is essential. Any way that I can laugh, mind you, I will seek it out and throw my head back in grand approval. Its the unexpected laughter that comes from a deep place that I long for the most. As such, the past few days have paved the way for deep laughter. Commence.

Last week, I was able to go out with Matt and Amber, two old theatre souls that I dearly love to be seen with. Firstly, I met up with Matt and yes, the amazingly awesome Vanessa (V-dog) herself at Cup of Joe to hear her dad throw down some beats. He is quite talented, great to listen to whilst drinking a White Night with two (guilty) shots of espresso. We caught up on our lives, and what reality had in store. I can only hope I have my life as put together and well planned as Vanessa when I graduate. Afterwards we headed to The Landmark, a hole in the wall bar conveniently packed with douchebags. That being said, we didn't stay long. Fate brought us to a place no one would dare go at 2:00 in the morning. Perkins. Complete with breakfast. I'd say the meal was bittersweet, due to the fact that I was first eating quesadillas, then quesadillas con mucho syrup-o. Menke had ordered a breakfast entree that included pancakes. As he reached for the syrup container to douse his food in syrupy goodness, the top of the container popped off and managed to cover the table, some of the food, and a lot of Amber's boyfriends arm. Most would frown and say, wow he was completely off target. I am however, extremely impressed as he managed to get no syrup whatsoever on his pancakes. Cue deep laughter.

I found the PowerRangers text alert. I feel exponentially cool and also the impulse to play the ringtone whenever I am around anyone, really. The other day, I reminisced about the soundtrack from A Goofy Movie, and I suppose a trip to what made my world go round when I was 10 started from there. I honestly don't think I'll ever stop being a kid. Never lose your childish innocence, so they say. I suppose I've got that covered.

Matt and I are going to visit Luke the last weekend in July. I am glad we get to see him before November! I was not kosher in any way for waiting that long. We are planning on driving up to Council Bluffs and then make our way over to Omaha to see the Zoo (which I haven't been to in ages) and other interesting places in the area. We will probably only have one day with Luke, but I am still quite beside myself. We also may get down to Sioux City :)

California plans are confirmed! Megan just got the okay, and we are good to go. Needless to say, we have already started planning on the Mix for the drive down. Its going to be a long trip, but I think driving cross-country can be really enjoyable with the right people. I am still unsure of what we will be doing during the week, but I hope it includes a trip to the drive-in, Huntington Beach Farmer's Market, and dollar whole pineapples. Regardless, I'm beyond excited and I can't believe we will be leaving already in a matter of 2 1/2 weeks!

I learned more design techniques (yes, they do exist) for flower arrangements on Monday. All three of my pieces are priced and for sale in the cooler! Cheerio. As it is nearly 3:00, bout that time, ay chaps? I don't think I'll ever conform to a normal sleeping schedule. Too easy.