Two days and counting

Went to this bar for happy hour yesterday called The Science Club. It was so random, but pretty fun. You walk in and there is a microscope holding business cards and a case with some random science equipment in it. Then, the rest of the bar, just typical. Nothing science-ey about it. It was huge though, four floors I think, and these cool steep stairways and fancy booths. And these hooks on the bar that looked like you could tie a horse up to them, even though we eventually established they were to hang your purse on them. So, it was a nice, chill place to hang out and have a few drinks, and the bar tender made me something called a pomegranate lime something or another, which tasted like cranberry juice, and was quite good (he said it wasn’t that strong, but really, I think he had no idea). Anyway, can’t tell you what is in it past some vodka and a lime, but there was something red from the top shelf, so you know it was good.

In other news, I have now started saying good byes and packing up. I have one suitcase ready to go, and the second one on its way. I had dinner with my friend Tynia on Tuesday night. Tynia rowed crew in college, and we have kept in touch over the last six years or so. It was nice to catch up and see where everyone is now. I went shopping with Heidi over the weekend, we did justice to all of our favorite stores and then some, covereing K-mart, Walmart, Old Navy, Big Lots, Target, Cost Plus, and Kohl’s. 5 and a half hours, and we successfully bought some kitchen stuff for her, and some face wash for me. Yup, fun AND cheap. I also saw the World Trade Center movie this weekend, almost walked out twice, but highly recommend seeing it, possibly by yourself, or in your own home on video. It was very intense and draining, but worth it.

Also, I got a cupcake from this bakery here this weekend. The bakery is called CakeLove, and it might have the most amazing cupcakes I have ever had. Someone recommended it, and basically, it is good thing I waited until the end of my stay to try it, otherwise all my trips to the gym would have been in vain.

I have two days left here, and then I leave on Saturday morning at the crack of dawn. I am in the midst of cleaning out my fridge and room, and organizing myself for the long trip home. Basically, throwing away anything liquid and packing only the real essentials for the plane. Also, praying that I don’t miss my very short connection in Houston, since missing that will make it difficult to get to Karin’s wedding on time. Should be an edventure!