Travelling

Today turned out to be an ok day. It got off to a really rough start before Raquel and I left for Upland to pick up Annaliese. By the time we got there, everything seemed to be ok. I've found that a nice long travel, regardless of the destination, really helps take your mind off of all the shit that is going on at home. The ride alone helps you to think things through, determine what needs to be done, and just relax before having to deal with it again. This trip did just that. We had the chance to talk about a lot of things that have been going on and how they were going to be dealt with. When we pulled up to Annaliese's apartment, we were both calm and relaxed. Ready to enjoy our weekend.

After we finally got back home around 7pm, I taught the girls how to make lasagna and chicken parmesan. They enjoyed that very much. In addition to those, we had cheesecake that I had made earlier. It was a wonderful meal and the girls did excellently making it.

Later, we played a game of Scrabble. I finally got beat by Raquel, which excited her. I did horribly tonight. Annaliese beat both of us by a good portion though and she hadn't played before. I say it was beginner's luck. We all had a fun time regardless.

After that, we watched Gladiator. Or at least attempted to watch it, that is. I absolutely love that movie. It is one of the best movies of all time. We got about two-thirds of the way through before Raquel and I fell asleep. It was an emotionally exhausting day for us. Annaliese was still going strong though. She could have watched the rest of it by herself, but chose not to.

So now the girls are back at Raquel's place probably fast asleep while I lie here typing this and trying to sleep myself. I have never been able to take a nap during the day and then be able to sleep at night. It is always one or the other. I do need to get to sleep though because the three of us are going to the park tomorrow with my dog, Lakota, to just enjoy the weather. We're even going to have a picnic lunch.

Thus, I bid you all adieu and wish you sweet dreams tonight.