Thursday Derek came down for the weekend after I got out of class. I went on a mad cleaning frenzy of my room but he helped when I needed it and stayed out of my way. That night we went to my friend Rachel's apartment with Brandi and Serena. We hung out on the deck and made fun of all the wasted people going up and down the stairs in the hallway from the kids that live upstairs. After a bit we left and went to IHOP for some delicious pancakes! mmm
Friday morning I got up early because I am observing a special ed classroom at a Pawtucket middle school for one of my classes. I was super tired though and one of the kids caught me closing my eyes between periods.
I got back to school and Derek and I got ready for Yoga class at JWU. Derek did really well-even though I poked fun at him. After yoga I was exhausted and I fell asleep for 3 hours! Derek entertained himself and let me sleep. We were planning on going out for dinner and decided on a Mexican place called Tortilla Flats. We ordered Alligator for an appetizer! Dinner was good but we probably won't go back- now our type of atmosphere.
After dinner we went for a drive in the sticks to a little lake we know. It was pitch black out there and the only things out there are a Cumberland Farms and a dive bar called Gilda's. We opted for Cumby's and got a chill zone. You can't beat a $.79 frozen treat!
Saturday we decided to go yard-saling. it was a beautiful weekend and everywhere we went there were yard sales. I got two cds at one and a flameless candle from Brookstone! I was very excited. We attempted to make dinner but nothing sounded good at the grocery store so we ordered out chinese food. We did take a few minutes to sneak onto the roof to watch the sunset over the changing leaves. It looked like the quintessential New England picture. I was also on call so it was a pretty low key night.
Sunday we went home to visit the family. I brought a bunch of the apples I had leftover from apple picking and made a very tasty apple crisp. Derek made dinner- hamburgers w/ cheddar, jalapeno, and onion! After dinner I tried to get Liz to eat a candy corn and instead she threw it at me...that was a first! Mom, Derek, Liz and I watched a movie on tv. Liz was draped over me and Derek on the couch- at least someone was comfy.
Today we decided to go on a hike. We got the tomtom out and went to Newport to the Cliffwalk. The weather was gorgeous out. There were so many people out enjoying the beautiful day.
despite the low tide smell it was perfect. I pointed out some of the mansions to Derek and told him what trivia I knew about the Cliffwalk.
Newport is such a cute place. I would love to stay there for a long weekend for a vacation because there is so much to do. I am a big fan of not having to go far to be on vacation. Like Derek and I said to day, its all about what you do, or not do! While we were driving we saw these little vehicles you can rent. They looked like go-kart/smartcar on three wheels. very cool.
Derek had to leave after we had dinner at the don because he starts his new job tomorrow morning! I'm pretty excited for him.
Tonight I'm waiting for my hall council RSA meetings at 8 and 9pm. I also am going to start looking through the new course catalogue for my classes next semester.
Friday morning I got up early because I am observing a special ed classroom at a Pawtucket middle school for one of my classes. I was super tired though and one of the kids caught me closing my eyes between periods.
I got back to school and Derek and I got ready for Yoga class at JWU. Derek did really well-even though I poked fun at him. After yoga I was exhausted and I fell asleep for 3 hours! Derek entertained himself and let me sleep. We were planning on going out for dinner and decided on a Mexican place called Tortilla Flats. We ordered Alligator for an appetizer! Dinner was good but we probably won't go back- now our type of atmosphere.
After dinner we went for a drive in the sticks to a little lake we know. It was pitch black out there and the only things out there are a Cumberland Farms and a dive bar called Gilda's. We opted for Cumby's and got a chill zone. You can't beat a $.79 frozen treat!
Saturday we decided to go yard-saling. it was a beautiful weekend and everywhere we went there were yard sales. I got two cds at one and a flameless candle from Brookstone! I was very excited. We attempted to make dinner but nothing sounded good at the grocery store so we ordered out chinese food. We did take a few minutes to sneak onto the roof to watch the sunset over the changing leaves. It looked like the quintessential New England picture. I was also on call so it was a pretty low key night.
Sunday we went home to visit the family. I brought a bunch of the apples I had leftover from apple picking and made a very tasty apple crisp. Derek made dinner- hamburgers w/ cheddar, jalapeno, and onion! After dinner I tried to get Liz to eat a candy corn and instead she threw it at me...that was a first! Mom, Derek, Liz and I watched a movie on tv. Liz was draped over me and Derek on the couch- at least someone was comfy.
Today we decided to go on a hike. We got the tomtom out and went to Newport to the Cliffwalk. The weather was gorgeous out. There were so many people out enjoying the beautiful day.
despite the low tide smell it was perfect. I pointed out some of the mansions to Derek and told him what trivia I knew about the Cliffwalk.
Newport is such a cute place. I would love to stay there for a long weekend for a vacation because there is so much to do. I am a big fan of not having to go far to be on vacation. Like Derek and I said to day, its all about what you do, or not do! While we were driving we saw these little vehicles you can rent. They looked like go-kart/smartcar on three wheels. very cool.Derek had to leave after we had dinner at the don because he starts his new job tomorrow morning! I'm pretty excited for him.
Tonight I'm waiting for my hall council RSA meetings at 8 and 9pm. I also am going to start looking through the new course catalogue for my classes next semester.
