Life in Cambodia

Life before Cambodia

Sitting in borders, taxes done.....still in DC, but getting anxious to go! It was a strange week filled with good-byes and excitement and uncertainty. But movies were watched, dinners were had and drinking was done ;) Thanks to everyone for sending me off so well! It still felt rushed but nothing could have changed that.

The few weeks off of work were great--visiting family and friends and new babies in Michigan, Matt's family and friends in Texas (love Freebirds!). Eating soul food to 'thicken' the thighs' as Vern likes to say, raiding the Self magazine beauty closet with the help of Beth and her colleagues and strolling (the cold) NYC was well worth the first portion of the trip had in a Uhaul by myself from DC to NY. See some pictures from the adventures: Mary, Laura and Matt eating and drinking it up! Vern, Rohit and Dom enjoying the eatin' in NY and me lovin' burritos at Freebirds.

Texas was a trip and thanks to Jeremy and Kendall who took us in for a few nights, Lura for taking us to a real Mexican breakfast spot and driving us to the airport and for Matt's family for taking us in for a few days--his brother-in-law definitely kept things exciting and we even got to see a few (yes, more than one) bar room brawl at the favorite Texarkana hang out. It was dang bueno. Also, you can see the nice picture of me in two states at once (I know you're really thrilled, but it was cool!) Matt's parents went above and beyond, putting up with us, feeding us and even driving ALL over town to find me the coolest Texarkana t-shirt "Texarkana Twice as Nice"...awe yeah, you wish you had one. The little old lady in the shop would be real pleased if you wanted one too, let us know and we'll hook you up on the next trip.

posted by Life in Cambodia @ 3:37 AM