Can someone say "Sea Sick"?

Okay, so I have to tell you a lovely story of what happened to me this weekend. I was invited to Marina, Ca to stay the weekend at a very nice timeshare with deaf friend Ashley and her family to celebrate her graduation. We left Sacramento Friday night around 10:30pm. I thought driving late would be nice because I don't like to drive in traffic. Well when it came time change freeways from the 680 to the 101s, the freeway was blocked and so we had to take a detour! We ended up being stuck in traffic at 12 midnight. We were driving what seemed like hours!!! ha! And oh! Just a little side note, when you travel make sure you travel with fun people because an unexpected change in your trip could otherwise turn into a disater! Thanks God the people I was with are super duper fun so the slight detour did not damper our spirits. =) we talked and had a good time the whole way. Anyway, we arrived at the time share around 1:30ish, almost 2am. Whew! I was sooooo tired I couldn't see straight! We were all exhasted so we ate and fell asleep right away because we wanted to get an early start the next day!

On Saturday morning, we woke up around 7:30am and headed for the Aquarium in Monterey, Ca. I've been there once when I was a kid, but I could barely remember the details of it, however I do remember thinking it was something spectacular... comes to find out it wasn't,Hehehehe. The aquarium is definitely a place I would take my young children to, but it's not as entertaining as an adult, but I did enjoy myself. I took pictures and had a great time with the family! I will post the pictures as soon and my usb cord for my Nikon D40 comes in the mail =). Saturday afternoon we were scheduled to go Whale watching, but we received news that the waters were rough. We ended up rescheduling the trip for Sunday morning thinking the water would be calm by then...lol...ummmm, nope! After boarding the boat on Sunday morning and driving out 300+ feet from the shore I started feeling a little woozy. I knew right then someone had better get me off the boat otherwise it was not going to be pretty! Well I was right! An hour into the trip I found myself leaning over the boat empyting my tummy! LOL. The side of the boat was my friend! I kid you not I was running back and forth to the side of the boat like 5 times. LOL. A lady brought me water and the guy who worked on the boat (his name is Alex and very cute by the way) kept bringing me paper towels! I was so miserable I didn't care about the whales and was constantly asking myself why the captain brought us out here to the middle of nowhere?? My friend got sick too and stated she would never go whale watching again, not even in her dreams! Ha! I agree, never again... I did fall asleep on the boat eventually, but woke up feeling better! Thank God. What an experience! That was the longest 3 hours of my life! It's crazy because according to the Marine Biologist on the boat we saw 36 whales but I barely got any pictures because at that point I didn't even care. Whales are beautiful creatures, but i'll be ok if I never see another whale in my life! =).

The trip overall was a great one! I spent it with a great family and I was able to practice sign language since my friend and her best friend since they are both deaf. I ate great Indian food too! Yum!!! We went to the beach, went swimming and just enjoyed each others company. I love the fact that I wasn't preoccupied with a computer or my phone. It was nice to take a break from all the technology for a minute and focus on other means of entertainment, like having a good conversation, going to the beach, going swimming in the pool, taking a walk, and even going to Walmart! =)

Okay, so I will post pics from my camera soon, but in the meantime I will put a few pics on FB that I took with my phone. God bless and Enjoy! =)

Ashley's Graduation

Hello there!!! =))) Okay so yesterday was a very, very busy but rewarding day!!! My friend Ashley, who is deaf, graduated high school yesterday! I am so proud of her!! She is an amazing girl and I lover her dearly. I first met her a few years back at church and had the opportunity to interpret for her during our services. Her family has welcomed me into their family and for that I am grateful. I felt like a proud big sister watching Ashley walk across that stage. During the ceremony, deaf interpreters were off to the right of the stage interpreting the ceremony for Ashley. I learned a few new words by watching them. I learned 'congratulations' 'prove' and another way to sign 'future', hehehehehe. After the graduation ceremony Aisha, "Joey"(Ashley's cousin) and myself drove Ashley to take pictures and to distract her from her surprise party that was taking place at the Golden Coral. We had a great time being silly and posing and just being girls, but it was super hot!!! hehehe, I say almost 100 yesterday?? I don't know, but I was burning up! =) Sacramento has finally welcomed Spring/Summer. Afterwards I drove her to the Golden Coral and boy was she surprised seeing everyone who attended. The party consisted of family, family friends, teachers, and interpreters. After eating, speeches were made, lots of hugs and congratulations took place and more pictures were taken. Aisha and I ended up doing a hands of praise song called "He made the Difference" and it was a blast! Being at the dinner, I was able to meet Ashley's interpreters who've helped her along the way to get her to where she is today. The deaf community is amazing and I am inspired to be apart of it! =)) I'm at work now, so I guess i better start working, hehehehe. Well I just want to say Congratulations Ashley!! I can't wait to see what God has in store for you!!! Love you girl!