It's a balmy day in Providence
. . . With heavy flurries, strong winds, and a high of -2. If I get out of
here alive, I will be happy.
Lot of cramming this weekend, as I frantically tried to catch up with all
the people I knew from before, and trying to get to know people I'd just
met. Fortunately, I managed to see all the people I wanted to: we went
outlet shopping with Liz, I went to a neat antique store with Ellen . . . We
even had a drink with Arden at Meeting Street. And it went well, no less.
I didn't get to see a lot of Allan, but I don't think you can ever see too
much of him. He's crazy, and I love him to bits. I also got to spend some
time with Lisa's new roommate, Sam, who's possibly the niftiest person this
side of 60. And, of course, Lisa's boyfriend, Nate, and I became much
closer, especially when I caught him using my toothbrush . . .
I finally saw a rowing practise, at an ungodly, rainy hour Saturday morning.
I was garbed in this huge orange "survival suit" and sat in a launch which
was wakeless, which essentially meant it had no sides, and we puttered up
and down the freezing cold river and yelled at thirty spandex clad young
men. Then we watched them work out for an hour. Half-naked. I'm sure Jen
and
Chel would have peed themselves
if they were there. As for me? Meh.
I'm really irked that I missed Friday's game. What a game to miss! But
Arden hooked me up with TSN.ca, and showed me this super highlight reel.
Patty fought! AND DIDN'T LOSE! I wish it had at least been broadcasting at
home, so I could have taped it. But no. I bet the TV folks were just
kicking themselves for blacking out that one. But Saturday's game went
well, and hopefully, tonight's will do the same. I'm sure Bonsai will shine
against his old team. Of course, don't listen to me. Remember my
predictions for the Philly game.
I actually get to go to Philly today, which is moderately exciting. I have
to spend close to four hours there. Not so exciting. And, apparently, I DO
NOT want to leave the airport, so I hope the place is entertaining.
I'm twenty-two today. I don't know how I feel about that. I'm in denial.
A bonus today, though, is that Thayer Street has so much to offer me: I get
free ice cream at Ben and Jerry's, and a free cookie from Meeting Street.
The cookie is literally the size of my ass. It's amazing. It will be my
sustenance on the plane home.
So, if all goes well today, and I'm not snowed under or over, I will be
wheeling into Bytown at around twenty to twelve tonight. Cheer for my boys
tonight. I have to go have a shower and then work on cramming my new bras
into the ever-decreasing space inside my suitcase. Later!
Posted by Ally at March 8, 2004 12:00 AM