Cherry Point, North Carolina

Well, I made it here last night without any flight delays or problems.  The major concern was the snow in Denver, but it didn't effect the flights or me wearing my flip flops haha
I made a bunch of new friends between the airport (i was sitting at the bar next to none other than the Manager of the Miller Brewery, which is actually in combination with Coors.  It's really called MillerCoors, but they keep it on the hush for business reasons.  So, he gave me the information of the Manager of the Coors Brewery so when I go back to Colorado I can get the "special tour" woohoo!!) Then I made friends with a bunch of Marines on the plane (who else is flying from Atlanta to Jacksonville NC? works for me!!) They were all too young for me, but still fun to chat with nonetheless.  They had just finished MOS school and were on their way to Camp Lejeune for the first time:( I was like, Awwwww that's so cute!!  They're not jaded yet!) The kid next to me was from Washington State, and had never been to the East Coast.  We chatted mostly about the country and he was as intrigued by my cotton picking as I was lol
Anyways, it's so nice to be here on the East Coast again.  As soon as I got off the plane I felt the humidity hit me like a ton of bricks, and I loved every second of it!! I felt like I could finally breathe, and my skin all of a sudden didn't feel like it was going to flake off.  Today's shower was amazing, as I felt like the soap was finally being rinsed off my skin.  The water in Colorado is definitely different.  I also never thought I'd be so happy to hear the secada's outside the window...
Although it has been rainy here today, I don't mind at all, as it's not cold and it's not snow...
I can tell everyone back in NY is preparing for the "hurricane" through facebook, like it's the tornado from 'Wizard of Oz'...people here are being a bit dramatic, too.  But really, what else is new? There is more than enough food in everyone's freezer and pantry's to survive the 5 hours we can't leave the house haha
Everyone here at Matty's is doing well, the boys are getting so big, the oldest is almost taller than me (surprise surprise).  They were all happy to see me, which was very nice and heartwarming.  Suzie and I went out shopping to finish off our outfits for the Marine Ball, which is tomorrow night in Myrtle Beach.  I'm so very excited and hope that the increduous hurricane Sandy doesn't ruin it, but I'm sure that it won't:)
Yesterday Jessica text me that Ezekiel loved his postcard so much that he slept with it, and said "it's just so cute I can't even take it" lol what a character(I almost cried).  The boys are so cute, Joey sent me a pic of his cool new hairdo, and Luke called me Auntie for the first time on video chat the other day!! Woohoo!! But truthfully, they are the hardest part of being away...I am blessed to have them in my life...
which anyone who talks to me for two minutes knows hhahah, I am so like my Grandpa...he used to have bumper stickers, t-shirts, and hats all persuading people to ask him about his grandchildren...like they had to ask!! lol
Sorry for all those who have been trying to comment on the blog, I really wish it worked bc I would love the feedback, but for whatever reason it is not.  Maybe you have to sign up to google too, I'm not sure and bc I hate this crap so much I cannot figure it out. I checked the privacy settings and it's all set to everyone and public, so it's not my settings.  
But, anyway, my cell service is bad here (and just about everywhere besides NY) so, bear with me if u r trying to text me or anything...I hope u r all doing well, I miss and love yas!!
xoxoxo

Colorado Springs

My take on jogging at high altitudes : I feel like I just chain smoked 2 packs of Marlboro Reds and immediately tried to jog afterwards-no scratch that, like I chain smoked 1 1/2 packs of Marlboro Reds, then tried to smoke the other 1/2 while jogging...beautiful picturesque scenery though lol...this pic is of none other than the Rockies....70 degrees here:) praise the Lord!

I am in Armadillo, TX, staying overnight on my way to Colorado to see Jason (my cousin) and fam.  I was sad to leave Austin, as I was so comfy staying at Jesse's place, he really was a great host, but time waits for no one as they say! I didn't have as much fun on this route as it was all mostly Texas flatland...a lot of cattle (which makes me feel a little bad honestly) , and a lot of long stretches between bathrooms and gas. I made sure to keep over a half a tank bc I didn't want to be in that stressful situation.  I did come across a few towns, or should I say very short blocks, about 2-3, that brought back memories of Wild West City haha.  I felt like I should be double slinging my Durango capguns, as I stood in the street waiting for the showdown in front of the OK Corral hahaha it looked literally like movie sets, I'm gonna try to upload the pics from my camera tomorrow to give everyone a better idea.  As entertaining as that and the overabundance of clientele at all the local McDonald's (some with teeth, some without) may be, my favorite part was a lone adventure.  I was not sure of what I was looking at, initially I thought them to be little plants with white flowers, and then I realized they were cotton plants-seas of cotton plants!! I had never seen such a thing before, so I decided to pull over lol. I took pics, and will upload them too, and I decided to pick cotton myself!! It was so cool, I really felt that connection...like I started to think of our ancestors and the poor slaves who would be out there picking that neverending sea of cotton by hand in that sweltering heat.  The ground wasn't even moist, but dry and cracked.  In my pick, I decided that even if my ancestral line does not include slaves, our ancestors are our ancestors, and my inspiration came.  Laugh as u may, there was something to it...
Anway, I have already learned a lot, a lot about other people and a lot about myself.  About who I was, who I am, and who I am becoming.  I am very blessed to live where I live, and sometimes while I'm driving in the middle of nowhere I thank God that He has placed me where He did, surrounded by the people I have in my life.   I am also thankful to all the truckers that drive continuous hours on neverending stretches of highway to supply our country with all the wonderful goods we ourselves do produce.  Without them we would be at a total deficit.  Our country has such a surplus of goods and natural products, we do take it for granted.  Still, I am proud to be American:)
Well, I need to hit the hay I'm tired and my butt is numb from sitting on it too long...Good night, I will try to keep up better on this blog...no promises, but I am going to try:) xoxo

Mona Lisa!!

Found a fancy pic in a vintage shop! Haha

Still in Texas!

It's been a great time w great friends,enjoying all Texas has to offer! We went Zip Lining today, it was sooooo much fun! The 4th longest line in our country