Today was fun. I went to Incredible Pizza with my friend and her daughter. Incredible Pizza is kinda like a huge Chuck E. Cheese, but with a buffet, 1950s theme, and extra attractions like go karts (that were unfortunately out of service today). There are plenty of games for kids and kids at heart. It was really cool spending time with the two gals. It was nice getting to know the kiddo, too. She's a good kid, very smart, and a lot like her mom. I enjoyed seeing her shyness fade away as she got more comfortable with me. I love kids, and am good with them, and it didn't take long before we were friends. :)
The food was pretty good, even though the options were a bit more limited than usual for some reason (so I'm told). I ended up eating a bunch of pizza, which was fine with me. After we ate, we went to play some games. While the little one and I were in a roller coaster simulator thing, my friend won 1000 tickets on a Price Is Right kind of wheel. The roller coaster thing was cool, though the movement got to me a little, and I hit my elbow on the door. I wasn't too much worse for the wear, though, and recovered quickly. It was a nice little bonding experience, too. After collecting the tickets, we went to the shop to get some trinkets. It was a pretty good haul, especially for the money spent. Some the 'prices' are rather ridiculous for the prizes, but that's how it goes. We played a few more games, won some more tickets, then picked out a few more small toys before heading home.
Neither of us adults got much sleep the night before. It just took me longer than I planned to get to bed, then I woke up early and couldn't get back to sleep. My friend was just goofy and stayed up forever for no reason, bugging me to go to bed for a good chunk of that time...lol. After they dropped me off, they made their way home to take naps. I caught up on Facebook and Twitter as I waited to take my medicine. I then brushed my teeth and crashed. I hoped to get up for dinner, but that didn't happen. I ended up sleeping until after 11PM. I got up, heated up supper, did my daily websurfing, and chatted a bit. I'll chat some more, then watch some TV before heading off to bed whenever. ND doesn't play until 8PM, so I don't have to worry about getting up 'early.'
It was really nice hanging out. I had a blast. It's always good to get out of the house, plus I don't get to actually see my friend in person that much, though we talk (usually over IM) just about every day. I loved getting to know her daughter better, too. She's a trip. As they were both making their way to the bathroom, she asked me if I'd be OK watching myself. I'm 31, she's 4. That was hilarious. I managed not to get lost or hurt myself while they were gone, so I did alright ;). It was also fun to see the mother-daughter interaction in person. I mostly hear about those things after the fact, and it's cute how they play off of each other.
ND vs. Michigan St., Saturday, 8PM, ABC/ESPN2. It should be a good game, but one that we should win. We just have to keep our QB healthy, execute, and tackle well. MSU has some good running backs, and we can't let them get off like Michigan's QB did last week. I expect us to come out focused and hungry after a loss. It is our first road game, and a night game, too, so those will be factors. MSU isn't the classiest place, or the most hospitable. When I was still in school, some friends of mine drove up to East Lansing for the game, and official security guards/stadium parking attendants (not just random people on the street) intentionally gave them bogus directions to park and whatnot. The fans are worse. I think the team will be prepared, though, but I wouldn't be surprised by a slow start. GO IRISH!!!
Happy Saturday and GO ND!!
-B
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