I do believe that I've accidentally signed on under Joshua's name...
Well, anyway..
Joshua's trip here went by way too quickly. He left Houghton for his journey to the Capital Region on Thursday, getting in a little bit before ten. My cousin (who happens to also be a student at Houghton) was visiting, so Joshua and I visited with her and with my parents a bit before he headed over to my neighbors' house for the night.
My Friday work schedule is always pretty short, just a Cool Bean's shift from nine until two. Joshua drove me in to town, and hung out in the shop while I worked. Afterward, we grabbed a quick picnic lunch from a supermarket, and sat by a pond to relax. And to judge those feeding (poisoning!) the ducks.
That evening we hung out in Bolton, walked around the Sagamore, took a quick trip to Saratoga for ice cream (Joshua) and coffee (Me). When we got back to my parents' house, everyone was sitting down to watch a movie. I was - as I always am - utterly exhausted, so I went to bed. Joshua stayed up and watch Marley & Me with the family.
On Saturday we were both up by five, and in Queensbury by six in the morning. That eight hour shift dragged on for an eternity.. Saturdays tend to be extremely chaotic at Cool Beans, and I always tend to feel rather.. spent. After my first job, Joshua and I rested up, and then he joined my parents and cousin for dinner, and I went to the deli.
Easter Sunday was a beautiful but bitterly cold day. My church had a sunrise service on the top of a mountain over looking Lake George - but it was held indoors. Joshua and I left a little early so that we could be at Cool Beans for my 7-2:30 shift.
I had a great at work that day, the way I did when I was new, before everything there lost its novelty. Maybe working at a little mom 'n pop coffee shop would
stay fun for me if I also had a fulfilling career that served a valuable purpose... and I only had to work at the shop part time. Just for the fun of it. I love how laid back and simple the store is. It's been a great way to meet different people in the community, plus the other employees there have started to become an extended family.
Well, after my Sunday shift was over, Joshua and I drove back to Lake George. I had the greatest run of my life while watching Grey's Anatomy, and Joshua sat down to Dejavu half way into it. Yet, was still able to explain the plot to my very confused mother and cousin.
Easter dinner was held at my Aunt Patty's (my mother's sister) house, which is in town further north. We enjoyed one of the best fried turkeys of all time, searched for Easter baskets, sat by a roaring fire and did a lot of wedding planning.
Today was my first day off since last Monday, but as per usual, it wasn't very relaxing. About thirty people-all who have been close at one time or another to my family-showed up at nine am. Ellen Knapp (one of the women planning one of my bridal showers) had organized a work group as a thank-you to my parents. Not a thank-you for any specific reason. Just as a gift of gratitude for all the sacrifices my parents have made over the years. Overall, it was incredible.
So Joshua and I worked with them on various house projects for about three hours, before heading out to grab a bit to eat in the village. We stopped for a bit to sit on a bench on a beach, and watch a gorgeous husky play in the water. After about twenty minutes, it became obvious that no owner was nearby. So Joshua and I started walking the length of the beach, questioning people. We ended up calling a sherif, who called Animal Control for us. (If we had made the call to AC ourselves, they wouldn't have come for the dog - they'll only do that if the it is actually biting people.) It's pretty sad, chances are she will be put down in five days...
We both wanted to keep her.. she was a beauty.
Well. Tomorrow is the start of another long week for me. And with less than seven weeks until the wedding, I have a feeling that my days will only get busier and busier..
