Last week I had a really busy work week. On Wednesday, I worked a 9.5 hour day, and on Thursday a 10 hour day. Needless to say, I have been so exhausted I have been falling asleep at 9:30 p.m every night. I am turning into my mother. :)
This last weekend was really chalked full of emotions. On Saturday, David had to work, so I headed out to Gresham to spend the day at my parents house. It was the last time I would be spending time with my twin sister, Ali, but more on that in a little bit.
As some of you know, David and I were in a rear-end collision (not our fault) in December, and we have been trying to deal with the car and insurance ever since. After trying to sell it on Craigslist, we decided to donate the car. We had someone lined up to sell it to, but he was offering much less than I was okay with. After all, this was my first real car.
So, Saturday my sister and I ran a few errands, including dropping my car off at The Portland Rescue Mission. I felt really good about doing it. The man in charge of auto donations was really thankful, and the men that helped me with the paperwork were really grateful. I do have to admit I was a little sad leaving her behind. I took a few pictures with her, hugged her, and kissed her goodbye. *Sigh*
That was the start of my emotional day.
My family and I watched The Bucket List and ate my favorite dinner in the entire world. Flank steak, Rice-a-Roni and garlic bread. Ask my family, I could eat an entire cow if it was marinated in the secret marinade. Oh dear, I am salivating as we speak.
David came over after work and he got to enjoy it too. :)
Sunday morning, we all woke up and drove to the airport. We would be saying goodbye to Ali for four months, as she was leaving for... wait for it... GERMANY!
Ali is participating for her second time in a program called Camp Adventure. In the past, she has worked as a day-camp counselor on the American military base for the children whose parents are deployed. She was not certain if that is what she would be doing this time, but it is the same sort of thing. Follow her trip here: Ali.
I am really proud of her, but man, it is so hard saying bye to her for four months.
After we said goodbye, David and I raced to the hospital to see his sister, Patti, who was in labor. Unfortunately it was a bit of a false alarm, but here we are! Monday evening and she is getting induced! :) We can't wait and are sitting patiently waiting for Everett David Jensen to join the world.
I'll keep you posted!
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