No, there was no hiking in Great Falls, drives to the Delaware shore or wandering around Capitol Hill or the the museums. But, in my own way, I was productive: I took care of doctors visits and cleaned my apartment. I finished two books and started two more (FYI, if you haven't read The Hunger Games yet, you are missing out) and went shopping for a new couch with my parents. And ... yeah, that's about it for my list of activities that did not fall under the category of 'sloth'.
Unless you also want to include conquering my irrational fear of upside-down roller coasters as one of those items..... WHICH I DO!
Don't Danny and Victor look dapper?
I'm still hoarse from screaming with fear and glee. We rode at least ten coasters, two of them twice, as well as few other rides. And I loved it!
The day before this trip, I found out that a much-loved coworker lost her battle with lung cancer. It was not unexpected news, but it was still heartbreaking. I reached out to my coworkers to let them know that I was with them in feeling this tremendous loss, and that I was hugely grateful to have them in my life. My office spouse encouraged me to go face my silly fear of upside-down coasters -- and to have a wonderful time in the memory of our departed friend.
Which I did. And I can say that it was a good vacation.
