Yay Weekend! Boo Weekdays!

I went to the "country" this weekend. It was such a nice change from the city - there was actually quiet, I could see the stars and there were no neighbors to speak of. I think that's the way it should be. If you can't tell I like it a lot better than staying in Buffalo all weekend.

I did enjoy fireworks on Friday night but I enjoyed the company of friends much better on Saturday night. Chilled with some people from other regional NRCS offices, some adult beverages, and a pool. Unfortunately there were 3 labradors in the pool most of the time as well. I wasn't too fond of that at all. I really disliked being covered in dog hair every time I emerged from the water. We ended the night with a bonfire and smores, I of course did not partake in the smores. I could've spent this afternoon, after our hike at Irroquoi(spelling?) Wildlife Refuge, in their pool but due to the dogs I decided on coming back home to spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing on my own. What should've been a 40 minute drive home turned into closer to an hour and a half - I sat in line at the toll booths for what seemed like forever.

Have you ever heard of a 4 year old racing 4-wheelers and dirt bikes? I'm not one who wants to be the ever overbearing mother but I think it's crazy to let your kid race those things so young. The only kid at the party this weekend was the son of the brother of one of my friends and he was drinking alcohol and coffee and running all over the place, I thought that was absolutely crazy. I was allowed sips of alcohol from my mother when I was younger but never was I allowed to finish off half a bottle of smirnoff when I was 4. That kid is going to end up very messed up if he doesn't die. Actually his father reminds me of my uncle, always calling his kid names when the boy backs out of something "manly." I think that's horrible.

I spent the night on my friend's couch. My sleep was interrupted numerous times by dogs, cats, and people coming and going at all hours of the night. It was crazy.

They cooked a great breakfast and then we went hiking. They were so great to have me for the weekend. I had a good time for once and actually had the opportunity to enjoy being out of the city.