5 females in a car together is not a good idea

Hey- I'm back from my "vacation" to the Black Hills. I knew that it would be hard to get along every once and a while, but every other day we would have big blow-ups- it was terrible. I mainly blame it on my sister being a control freak about how our vacation went. She had the whole thing planned out in a 'Treasure Hunters' like fashion. Cute idea- but hauling around two children and a limping mother in really hot summer weather didn't lend to a fun and comfortable time always. Day one we got on the Interstate and went to the Corn Palace, Al's Oasis, stopped by and considered going to the Murdo Auto place (but regained our senses), went to Wall Drug, and arrived at the hotel and went into the swimming pool. Day two- my older niece felt sick and didn't want to do anything. After two trips to Wal-Mart we finally started our day. We went up Dinosaur Park and to Storybook Island in the morning. We attempted a picnic at Storybook Island, however my niece still felt sick and spent most of the time in the bathrooms. It was fun there- not the same fun I remember- but still fun. After those events we regrouped at the hotel and then headed out to Mount Rushmore (and my younger niece slept most of the time- except when she woke up and screamed her head off). We went back to Rapid and had a late supper at good old Denny's. Day three- my sister had made reservations for tickets to the 1880 train leaving from Hill City- at 9:45 in the morning- we had to be there by about 9:15- which was near a miracle. The train ride was beautiful- Samantha (the younger niece) screamed her head off again most of the ride. We went back to Hill City and headed out to Flintstone's Bedrock City and had lunch and tried to enjoy the day- in 105 degree weather- Samantha once again screamed and threw fits and I was in the middle of a fight with my sister. It was terrible- absolutely terrible- in fact I may never be able to look at the show in the same way again. We then went to Wind Cave and my mom, Samantha, and I waited while the other two went in the cave (for about two hours). After that my sister took us to Custer State Park and we went on the loop where we saw at the very end two grown buffalo and two babies. Then at about 8:30 having not ate anything substantial since lunch we (meaning my sister) took us up Needles Highway where the daylight quickly faded and left us terrified up on the top by the Needlehead. We made it out alive and ended up getting back to Rapid at 10:30 PM. Then we started pulling into a Perkins and my inner bitch came out and I said no way- we are doing fast food- I'm not waiting another 20 minutes or longer for my food. I was so pissed off that night that my sister got the point that she was planning too much for us. Day four- I got to drive and we left for Deadwood at 10:00- we spent most of the afternoon there and gambled away quarters and took touristy photos- we didn't get to do as much as I wanted, but we did get to go up the hill towards Mount Moriah's Cemetary. I'll have to have an adult vacation some year and go either by myself or with a friend. After that we went to Spearfish and to the D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery where we met up with relatives and fed the fish and ducks- it was fun! We went to supper at Sanford's in Spearfish and came back in time to swim and relax at the hotel. Day four our last day we decided to bypass going to Reptile Gardens and went to Bear Country USA instead. The driving section was pretty fun- but the Babyland was so adorable to behold. The baby bears put on a show for us- too cute to imagine. Then we got back on the road and headed home. Oh yeah- it was my birthday too- I turned 28! It went by without much fanfare and I am another year older- woo hoo. Anyway- I had to work on Friday and now I am trying to relax for awhile before I get back to regular life. My cat was alive and well when I came back- I was going to have a relative come and check up on her while I was gone- but no one ever did do it for me. I was pretty happy to come home and have her there. I plan on going to Clerks 2 tomorrow and maybe swimming with the nieces- see you later

I should be packing

I really should be getting ready for my trip that starts as soon as my relatives come and pick me up. The intentions are to come in the AM hours, but to be honest it won't happen until 2:00- I just know that is when it will happen- my mom will take forever. You know something that is getting me especially concerned about my mom and her knee problems is that of all the people in my life she is the one person who really has tried to take precautions in her health. She has never really struggled with her weight, she tries to get enough exercise into her life, she eats a hell of lot more healthy than I ever have and she is still struggling with her body. It should be enough to frighten the shit out of me- I mean my grandma's mind is betraying her and my mother's body is betraying her- but really it is just kind of convincing me to stay on the same path. Weird.

I watched Shopgirl this afternoon. I really liked it- I was actually surprised- but I may even buy it eventually. What is it about Jason Schwartzman that he can be the most disgusting guy ever- but you still like him? He is just so real- I just really think he is the most sincere actor. He really seems to dedicate himself to the character.

Wednesday!

Hey- only two more days of work before I am free- free- free! I am so excited- I don't know how I will handle being a free person for almost six whole days! I am going up the the Black Hills with my female relatives and the good news is that I already had my period- so I won't be easily angered. I checked out the newest version of Pride and Prejudice the other night and I was watching it and when it got to the part where Mr. Darcy asks Elizabeth Bennet to marry him I broke down. I started just sobbing- deep-uncontrollable-gasping for composure- crying. I know that I like/love Pride and Prejudice, but man I just lost it- mainly in a pity party for myself, but also I was just ready for the sadness.

I have to get done typing soon- because the newest season of Project Runway is on tonight! Man! Heidi Klum must love being pregnant! Three in less than three- damn! It absolutely blows my mind! Then again if I was able to get into shape as fast as her and looked as cute as she did pregnant- I would want to be knocked up too. I am looking forward to the new season- it should be fun. Speaking of BRAVO shows- I absolutely love 'Life on the D-list' I really don't find her stand up that hilarious- but Kathy Griffin's real life is f#@cking funny. It is sad if what was said about her husband is true though- stealing money ain't cool- but I wish they could find a way over it- they are so cute together.

Anyway- I'm sure I am forgetting tons of things I meant to type- but oh well- I'll let you know how the vacation went- bye

Happy 5th of July!

Hey- I haven't created any posts in a while. Mainly because I feel like I never get to rest and just sit back and use a computer anymore unless it has to do with work. Anyway- work is fine- just what anyone should expect when you work with all women - snitty and backstabbing. The most glorious thing happened last week- Star Jones got officially canned from 'The View.' I think that the day should be observed as a national holiday- I have always disliked her strongly. She was one of those people where you just wish that you are there to witness when they get what is coming to them- and it actually happened. I didn't like her fat or thin or anywhere in between- mainly because she is such a hypocrite about everything. I almost felt sad for her and then she went on her farewell tour of morning shows- making sure to point out how betrayed she felt, but she wasn't going to resort to a 'cat fight.' Give me a break!

Anyway- what else has happened recently:

*Aaron Spelling died- way to go Tori- you found the perfect way to kill your father- stress him to death.

*Patsy Ramsey died- who knows which way she went- up or down?

*I just found out Kenneth Lay died today

*North Korea tested missiles- frightening

*my mom has to get a new knee soon to replace her previous surgery she had about 20 years ago

*I took my nieces to 'Cars' on the day that we were going to go swimming- it was Samantha's first official movie and she did great!

*I took my nieces to the swimming pool in Brookings- Taylor went to the big pool by herself and I took Sam to the wading pool.

*I went to the concert by Jodee Messina at the fairgrounds and I had a good drunk night- I was going to take my niece, but she was sick. So instead I took my parents and ended up going off by myself

*I'm going to go on a vacation to the Black Hills with my mom, sister, and the nieces during the week of July 17th

*I went to a drive in movie double feature of Click and The Benchwarmers by myself and it was fun- I advise more people to go and do the same every once and a while.

*I checked out the entire season 2 of Deadwood from the library and watched it in this order- episode 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2- I think that is how many there were give or take 11 or 12. They were f**king great!

Anyway- I have to work early tomorrow- so I should probably go home and relax before going to bed- because you know you are getting old when you sit in a strange position and it wrecks your body for the next week.