SA day 2!

Day two begins! We stared out the day by sleeping in and then venturing over to the Alamo. It was very cool and interesting to see and read all of that. Coolest thing? I saw a clippings of David Crockets hair...awesome, I thought so. 

Then we ventured over to the mall. This mall had to be one of the most annoying malls ever. It was a mix of every other mall in the world plus Mexico. I mean people trying to get you to come over and try their useless junk out. It started to get kind of annoying. However by the mall we then took a riverwalk tour on the boats it was nice!

We then walked all over San Antonio and found the Tower of Americas. It's 750 feet hight and a 360 view of the city. Absolutely amazing. We then tried to find the Vietnam memorial. This was a good idea until a man decided to go crazy on strangers so we decided that it wasn't worth the fight. Thanks old homeless man! I appreciate that!

We then finished the night with a margarita at the original Mexican place on the riverwalk. It was a great day. The weather was beautiful and didn't rain so it was very very nice! Tomorrow we hit up Corpus Christi!

New Camp and River Walk Walk Walk it out!

So today started with the tour of the new camp. Or should I say tour of middle of nowhere Texas. I mean this in the nicest way possible. I mean this drive was awesomely beautiful. There were so many ranch's, and getaways it was amazing! Then after about a 2 hour drive through scenic mid-west Texas we stumbled upon camp.

 First entering in camp one must cross over a small creek that barely over flows the cement to drive on. Then you may assume you were right there in the heart of camp!...not the case. You must drive about a mile up and over then down into scenic Texas surrounded by huge hills with two lakes. 

There facilities and living arrangements are immaculate! Were talking Specialized brand mountain bikes, huge climbing wall, indoor basketball, a lodge thats out of a movie, lake views, and even cabins in trees that over look its own smaller lake where they can night fish. Bathrooms that are done up in stone and marble. Just simply like a classy resort. I mean I thought I was at camp but, felt like I was at a nice resort. I'll post pics later to actually give it justice.

Then we get back to San Antonio, check into the hotel and live the SA (San Antonio) life. Our hotel overlooks part of the river walk. Have a giant flat screen TV and free wi-fi...I'm set. So we venture out the hotel walking straight to the river walk. This area is beautiful a little touristy but still very nice. Mostly places to eat. So what do we decide to do? Hit em' up!

We first went to an Iris Pub called Waxy Oconnor's. It was really chill and a good time. Listened to a dude that looks like Johnny Knoxville rant and rave to his friends about work. I believe he worked at Hard Rock. Then we moved onto eat at MadDog's british bar and grill. Let me tell you something. This place was awesome! Good music, kilts, good food, even the drinks were good....hard to screw up a Budweiser but, ya know....it was a great atmosphere. I could see me and my buddies chillin' there no problem. Then onto Republican Texas Grill or something like that it was good stuff.

We capped off the night with a hang out session on the patio over hearing a cover band sing "Shinning star". And some ichat with Ping Pong. Today was a great day and makes me really excited to see how the summer plays out and even the rest of the vacation with the Mom. I've had a great time chillin with her and just hanging out. Miss and love you all. Until next time! aka probably tomorrow. 

ROAD TRIP!

You Darn Tootin' Ya'll it TEXAS time! 

As you read I slept umm...about 3 hours max! Had to hit the road by 5 am...we were late...my fault? NO WAY YO! Remember I just graduated I still have the ole' get 3 hours of sleep and rock it out all day long. So I did!

The morning started with me winterizing my motorcycle. Yes I did that at 4 AM. Sorry if I woke anybody up but, had to take care of my bike. So we hit the road and I'm driving. We have 4 states to knock out and I drove all but, one leg of the trip.

The trip basically consisted of my cruise control begging for drivers to get outta my way so it can just stay set. The other excitement came from trying to find a neutral radio station for me and my mom. Just FYI there were about 4 good ones in a 14 hour trip and they lasted shorter than any other ones that were worth punishing our ears with.

Also, there were some high notes. Mom" Look a pink monkey!" then " OH GOATS!" The most random comments ever. This took place around the Austin area. We were driving through Forth Worth and thought the skyline was awesome so what do we do...whip out the cameras and start rockin out pics on the interstate....don't worry...I did to! Haha...I was safe...not to mention I was texting the entire trip down. No worries I'm a pro! I don't have to look at the phone and kept my eye's on the road. It was very important I have to talk to Ping Pong! There really is no option there.

So the trip down was great! Tomorrow we check out camp at noon...no worries the weather is supposed to be!!!! Drum roll please! Rainy! Then the rest of the trip..awesome! 90's!

2 shots at the same time...Texas better Rock My Face!

So yesterday was D-day, by the "D" I mean deadline! If I learned anything from college it was that procrastination isn't necessarily a bad thing. For those of you that really know me. I don't do well with choices. Don't give me hours and hours to pack...because what will I do? You guessed it..not what I am actually supposed to do.

I first had to hit up the Dr's office. That was awesome...and by that I mean it sucked! I thought ok one tetanus shot no big deal. I mean I do have a few tattoo's needles aren't a big deal. Oh no no that one shot would be easy. My life = not easy and everything happens so I have an awesome story. On that note, here it goes.

I needed the tetanus, then the nurse says I don't have my Hep A shots...I felt like a pound puppy that needed his shots to get free. Long story short we say hey...I should probably have that can I get it now? Why yes I can...so at the same time I get a shot in each arm...didn't hurt just a little odd getting stabbed by two middle aged women at the same time. Just one of those experiences I guess...but, to top it off. I got a free sucker and ice cream cone from McDonalds. Thanks St. Francis you rock my face!

So that was awesome. I went to see the grandparents. Love em...jelous of you Grandma..have a blast in California! Love that state, and thanks for the cookies they were delicious! 

So now I could pack you say?! Oh no no no...I went home threw in some laundry and realized I needed to see the Dad...so I did. Supper was great. I also had to go see Ping Pong. It was a mini road trip and down the road a lil ways outta the way but, much like with my Dad and family an actual goodbye was highly necessary.

After the dinner with Dad and drive home, it was GO TIME! So I played on my MacBook chatted a lil bit on there and then packed up...time going to bed around 1:45 AM...Alarm set...4:15AM....Yes I have a 14 + hour drive in the morning.

Pack Pack Pack it up.

Today the times started that one doesn't really think about when making a big decision like I did in moving. The idea of saying goodbye seems so far away and off in the distance that it's not even thought about. Lets face it goodbye's suck!

I started my day by finishing packing up my apartment from KC MO! My first home outside of the Ville'. I had to say goodbye to Ping Pong, Chels, and my roomie Leigh. I've had many good memories and experiences in KC. Some not so great and helped me grow and learn to make me the person I am today. For some reason I still love KC even thought I held 3 jobs in less than 6 months of being there....a sign....no. No sign just life.

Today was also a very tough day in the fact that I had to say goodbye to my pops. Yea thats never easy and always puts that lump in my throat. It's just not an easy thing to do. Goodbye's are simply hard.

So I'm pack pack packin' it up and setting myself up for the next adventure in life. I'm a small town midwest man that moved to the concrete jungle of Kansas City Missouri and soon to be thrown into Texas down south. The closest thing I ever did to being a cowboy was over hear my brothers old Garth Brooks tapes and wear sweat pants w/ my fake snake skin boots. And yes, they were tucked into the boots....I was a hip youngster. 

My luggage will be packed with more than just clothes, shoes, and towles. I am taking everything that I have learned from every experience and who I am as a person and refusing to be anything but, myself. Now this doesn't mean I am shutting off my mind to new experiences or things just that I will not loose track of who I am and will simply make sure that I stay true to myself as I formally meet Texas!