weekend adventures

Danielle and I spent the weekend in Ohio. Friday we visited my sister Leann in Columbus. It was "Welcome Week" at OSU (first week back) and there were a ton of activities going on. We walked around for a bit, but since she's an R.A., we couldn't partake in the liquid festivities. We really couldn't have anyways--it's not really Leann's thing. But all is not hopeless... she turns 21 in November. We may just convert her yet ;)

Saturday we headed up to Cleveland for my friend Bob's wedding. The ceremony was a Catholic one, so it was rather lengthy, but the experience was interesting. I'm interested in Catholics in the same way I'm interested in the occult or paranormal. Bob held that big goofy grin of his for the duration. There wasn't a happier person in the room besides Lynn, who was also ear-to-ear. They were meant to be.

The reception was held later that evening at the Donauschwaben German Cultural Center. The place was huge, but the guests adequately filled it. They have a ton of friends and family between the two of them. I was happy to finally introduce Bob to Danielle. We are so much alike, he and I. The DJ was crazy and hilarious. He had props for every music theme, ie. cowboy hats for country, white feather boas with blinking lights, jackets for Grease--and he went around the dancefloor passing them out as he went. I'd really like to get his info so I can book him for my own big day. There was an open bar, chicken cordon bleu and roast beef for dinner, streudel and excellent wedding cake for dessert. The whole event was fantastic. Congratulations Bob & Lynn!

On Sunday, we went to Crocker Park in Westlake. Man, that place is awesome. I'd have to use words like eloquent, intricate, immaculate, and extravagant to describe it. I mean, I've seen quite a few malls in my travels, but this one was whoa. Everything was shining, sparkling, bright, and colorful. Every inch of the place was detailed. I'm talking about down to the grout between the tiles in the men's bathroom--and that's not an exaggeration. There were giant planters with colorful plants every few feet, the buildings were embossed and decorated tastefully... ok, you get the picture. My two favorite stops were at Urban Outfitters and The Cheesecake Factory. First time in both of those, and I'd go back in a heartbeat if gas wasn't so expensive.

Oh, yeah, and there's that school thing.

I got this at Urban Outfitters:



Yes, it is a penguin-shaped stainless steel cocktail shaker, and yes, it is awesome. I know you're jealous.

-w00t-

who the heck is wofford?

I had a really great weekend. Danielle and I spent Friday at the Robinson Mall, picking out a dress for her to wear to my friend Bob's wedding. Then we picked up her mom from the airport (she flew in at 10pm from Seattle, having visited her fiancé for two weeks) and headed back to Morgantown. She told us on the way home that since her flight had been delayed 24 hours, they bumped her up to first class and her luggage to priority. She got this because everyone else was rude to the terminal attendants, and she was the only one that was nice. I'll have to remember that for future reference.

Saturday we met at my place and Eryck drove us up to The Pit for tailgating. I tried to make pregame, but there was chaos at the gates. Most of the people in front of me weren't even students (it was the student gate) and they still let them in! I missed kickoff, too. We ended up winning 35-7 against Wofford. (Who the heck is Wofford?) We were supposed to go out and celebrate Eryck's birthday afterward (it was actually on Thursday, but I was supposed to pick up Melody from the airport then) but somehow it all fell apart. Happy Birthday, E.

Today we hung out, watched the Steelers game, and met Danielle's friend Mia for ice cream at Coldstone Creamery. Damn I love that place. This week is going to drag by, but we're going to the Wine & Jazz Festival on Sunday, so that's something to look forward to. I hope everyone can come. Should be really fun.

Happy Birthday, Grandma. I hope you're not too busy watching over us to have some cake and ice cream!