After getting my affairs in order, I set out to visit my cousin Kelley and her family in Cleveland Ohio. I left my moms' house at about 3:3o P.M. to get things started. I had to stop at my work to drop off some things including my company computer. So I got to the office at about 5:15 and dropped some things off. Then I had a conversation with one of the bosses.I told him about some of the logistic plans for my trip, and where I was headed. As all my coworkers did, he wished me good luck. Of course I sat there talking my face off as I always do. I didn't leave untul about 5:40. Then I decided I wanted to stop at the mall to pick up some last second things. I finaly got on the turnpike at about 6:20 headed for Ohio. I drove my mustang because I havent driven it very much over the last 2 years. This was probably a mistake now that I think about it because traffic with a stick shift and a 4.6 liter engine that drinks gas like I drink beer is not exactly a good idea considering my budget. But it's done now and I'll hasve to deal with it.
So on the drive up my mind was all over the place. Thoughts about what and who I was leaving behind, the oppertumity that I have in the coming year, worries of what could go wrong, and what could go right.
I arrived at Kelleys house at about 8:00. We talked for a while while her Husband Eric got ready. At this point, I got my netbook and booked my flight from Houston to Mexico City on June 23. I booked with my moms' Southwest miles through AIRTRAN airlines and it cost me approximately $235. And did some catching up with Kelley We finaly headed out for something to eat at about 9:30. Good thing to cuz I was starving! We headed to the Outback steakhouse because I had a gift card that I was going to use. By the time we got there it was closed. From there we headed to Tower City where Eric works. We sat at the bar and drank some beers. I looked at the beer menue and asked for a Hoegardern, but the bartender said he had a better idea. He gave me a local Wheat beer that I really liked although I forget what it was called.
At this point I was really hungry but unfortunately the Kitchen was closed. Shit. What to do? Eric handed me the menue and told me he would make whatever I wanted. That's what I call hospitality. So glad to see Kelley with such a great guy. I ordered a Blue Lou berger and tater tots. It was fantastic. Except for the Mushrooms. I hate Mushrooms! It was a great quite yummy. After 3 beers we headed back to the house and hung out out back talking about whatever. I wish I could spend more time with them. I have been out to Cleveland lots of times over the years and it's always good to visit with my closest relative.
We went to bed at about 3 am. After I showed them my compressable pillow. I am pretty sure it blew their minds! The next morning, I woke up at about 7 am. This seems to be common lately. I wake up at dawin every morning. I did fall asleep but the Kids woke up a little later and that was the end f my slumber.
I got up at around 8:30 and Eric had already made us breakfast. An Egg omlet with Cheese, homefries with pepers, bacona nd sausage and French toast out of bannana bread. It was pretty tasty.
We hung out for a bit and I showered. Then i visited with my aunt for a while. She told me my mom must be going nuts. While I agree she probably is, She hasn't really let on.
At about 3:50 I finally said my goodbyes. And headed to Buffalo.
