My trip to Philly

I had SO much fun. I got to do so much... Eric and I were running nonstop practically since my plane landed. Friday morning, he gave me a beautiful tanzanite bracelet (I'd take a picture, but my camera's batteries died). He also gave me a collage of sorts that chronicled our argument on bikeforums.net which ultimately led to our relationship. ;) Friday afternoon, he gave me a tour of his office, and we went out for a light lunch with a couple of his coworkers. That night, we got all dressed up, and Eric took me out to the nicest dinner I've had. :) He has a few pictures from the trip, so once he sends them, I'll post them up!

On Saturday morning, we packed up an overnight bag and took a three-hour road trip to D.C. I got to meet a lot of Eric's family--his mom and dad (they've been married for... 41 years if my math is right), his older brother, younger sister, and two of his nieces. One of his nieces is insanely talented on the piano, and the other seems artistic as well. I made mud balls, and, because the grocery store didn't have chocolate almond bark, had to use chocolate chips. They don't set very well. I also had to make them in his mom's kitchen, which made everything else even more stressful. I felt so unprepared, lol. They came out ok in the end, though. His parents took us on a tour of the city of D.C. I got to see the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, part of the White House, and a lot more. I really like it there. I told Eric's mom that I like D.C. more than Philly (just kidding, Eric!), and she goes, "Well, we have a spare bedroom downstairs." Haha... I know she was kidding, but at least she seems to like me!

Eric and I always say the same thing at the same time... so when I was looking at an article on Jessica Simpson, and Eric asked what she's been up to, Eric's dad and I both said, "Gaining weight." Lol... I mean, I feel bad for the girl, and it's not like she's fat or anything, but it WAS funny that we said it at the same time. Then his dad went, "Jinx!" Hahaha. I haven't heard "jinx" in years.

Sunday, we drove back to Philly. We drove through downtown, and we passed by Temple University (the college I'll likely end up going to if/when I move). We went out for lunch with a couple of Eric's friends at a Brazilian restaurant. Basically, it's all-you-can-eat meat. I had probably two ounces worth, but I think Eric had at least 12. The "meat guy" would come around with a different kind of meat every 3-5 minutes or so... sirloin, pork, sausages, chicken, you name it... and Eric said yes to all but one I think--out of about 12. It was hilarious... the guy is a bottomless pit!

So I had a lot of fun. It broke my heart to leave. :( But, hey, at least we have another trip planned... Omaha in two and a half weeks! We can't wait! :) And he also has a trip to Austin planned for March 20th... possibly a one-way trip to help me move? :P Also, I got to pick Jaiden up from the kennel. Apparently he enjoyed himself! One woman said he went "non-stop" every day, and another said he was a sweetie. :) They also noticed how obsessed he is with little dogs, lol. I'm so happy to have my puppy back! He's completely exhausted. And I'm on Cloud 9 after the trip! :)