Last Full Week In Texas, This time around!

Past week was busy ...

I went to find a nice little Irish named pub, they were all so packed, so I went to Molly's Pub here at Kemah. I ended up being picked on by some old guy and met a few ladies from Ohio. It was a good night. I had a Guinness and a Green Miller Light. It was a good evening, just couldn't sleep very well.

Thursday was just insane. Found out I couldn't give blood in Texas because my Tattoo was in Ohio and less than 12 months ago. Not a big deal ... I don't like the size of their needles. Before Lunch ... Four of us decided we really did want to go see Gene Kranz speak to the co-ops over at NASA. So, we did! He is an amazing speaker. He doesn't stutter, he does it so well in detail and flawless! He's amazing. I got a picture with him afterward and got an autograph! Oh, that was a major High for the Day!
Got back to work, and discovered someone forgot when I was suppose to come back and hired someone else for Summer Quarter. But the 2nd in command told Michelle I was set to come back summer quarter (but not officially). So I'm now a bit confused, and no one can confirm which quarter I will come back. Either summer quarter or maybe even fall. I left it up to them!

After work, I went into Houston to the Fine Arts Museum. They had a exhibit set up by National Geographic, an exhibit of Afghan Art. It was beautiful! So amazing! I was there until just before closing. I got back in time to head over to the Out Post for Karaoke night! I actually got up and sang 2 songs! I was so nervous the first one. Then the second one, I did really well because I wasn't nervous any more. It was a great night even if I didn't get home until 1am.

Friday I left work a little late, was a little late to dinner. Went to a place with really good Barbaque! Good dinner. A couple from church bought dinner for me and talked to me for over an hour. Almost ran out of gas .... then was late to the movie with Betsy and Shannon.

Saturday, ended up going after boots ... turns our the amount I allotted for boots was about double what I needed. So ... I got two sets. A set for nice dress look and a set that is more general. Gotta break them both in! Was so excited until the Bank had stopped up my card without bothering to call and tell me the night before when they did it. Waited until after I tried to buy over 300 dollars. I was pissed, I didn't want to put it on my credit card when I know the money is on my debt. Did the Pampered Chef party here! It was so cool. And I can't wait to make what they made when I get back. I think ya'll will like it!

Went to the Haak Winery afterward. They had four complementary wines and I got one called the Purple Porpoise. It was like drinking candy! Didn't realize until later how strong it really was. Got a tour ... Its a neat little place! Picked up a bottle of wine for Betsy, wanted to thank her for everything, she's been amazing! (I really hope she's here when I come back.) Also picked up the bottle of wine I actually went for ... tastes like Banana Pudding and Carmel. Also, because of how good it was, got a bottle of the Purple Porpoise. So I have spoiled my taste buds with good wine and I don't know if I'll be able to go back now. I am definitely a wine person, I think. I can just sit back and really enjoy a glass for the taste and aroma, even if I know little about the differences.

Sunday ... today was a calm day ... and yet a let down. Its been one of those Days I guess. And now I'm looking for a different route home. Not going through Missouri ..... I asked mom where her heart has always longed to go. Seems she wants to stop in Knoxville, TN. So may do that and come up 75. If only I had time to take her to the Park, but its like 2 or more hours from there in the wrong direction. Vacation another time then I suppose. I'll have to find a AAA now ....