Spring Break Recap
Mood:  vegas lucky
Now Playing: "Just Feel Better" by Carlos Santana & Steven Tyler
So this thing really needs an icon for "over the friggin' moon," because that's more what I'm feeling than *just* vegas lucky. Spring break 2006 was so damned awesome; the most enjoyable time I've had in a long, long while.

The first part of the week kept me busy, partly because I was taking care of all the last minute details, but also because I had to go over to Tampa on Monday for an interview about a summer internship (which I ended up getting. I found that out the next day, which made me pretty darn stoked. I finally get to put my skills to use! Yes!). Seven hours of driving and dealing with rush hour traffic in both Tampa and Orlando certainly takes it out of you, but given the success of the day I can live with it.

Tuesday was the day break really started, at least for me. Ended up just relaxing and playing the piano in the village for most of the day. Great stress reliever for me--kinda bummed I didn't get to play for Christy, but there'll be plenty of opportunities for that.

Which brings me to the real reason break was so damned awesome. Christy and I *finally* got to meet. After eight months of talking on the phone and seeing each other briefly via webcam, the time was finally here. I was a total basketcase driving up to St. Augustine Wednesday morning. First met with a couple of her friends (nice gals, even if they weren't really awake...it was a little early in the morning haha). When I saw her for the first time...let's just say she was everything I had hoped and more. We packed up, got into the car and off we went to Disney. I don't think there was more than about 30 seconds of silence the whole two hour drive down, which, looking back on it, was a good way to break the ice. I was *extremely* relieved to discover that we got along even better in person than we did over the phone and online (my biggest fear being we'd have nothing to say to each other).

Suffice to say, Disney was just great. We had a *fantastic* couple of days. :-D Great food, great rides, and the company couldn't be beat. Certainly a hell of a first date. Haha. Just walking around the parks chatting would have been enough, but I have to say, having her in my arms really felt right...and the way we looked into each other's eyes and smiled...wow. Just wow. I don't think I'll forget that first kiss (or any of them for that matter) for a long time. But I also can't help but think about the sheer *fun* we had together. As close to a perfect two and a half days as there could be.

So Friday we came back up to Daytona and met up with Nate for lunch. Then I showed her around Riddle briefly, then back up to St. Augustine we went. Really didn't want to say goodbye, but such is the way life works. I certainly can't wait to see her over the summer. Guess I have my next "something" to look forward to. :-)

Saturday and Sunday were spent pretty much getting back in the swing of things...actually been doing that through today, but minor detail.