I had a long and fun weekend! Lot's to talk about....so bare with me!

THURSDAY

Thursday night was the first softball games that my team played. It was a double header. It didn't start off that well, when the first batter hit a liner to our shortstop, and the shortstop through it to our first baseman...her name is Lisa. Well, it was so hard thrown that when Lisa tried to catch it, the ball hit her glove but slipped out and her right in the forehead. She had to stand out of the rest of the game with a huge knot that swelled up on her forehead. The other bad news was that we only had 4 women to start off with...and in softball, we need 5 women to play. Because Lisa sat out, we automatically recieved an out when her turn came up to bat.
Anyway it was a double header as I said before. In the first game, I went into play the first half of the game since we had to swap with the other guys so all of us can play. I went 1 for 2 with single. In the second game, I sat out the first half. However, we were really getting our asses crushed. In the second half of the second game, I finally went in.....but...it was tooo late. The other team had scored 10 runs and therefore the mercy rule came into play. I was on deck to hit when the hitter ahead of me hit our last out without scoring. Since we weren't able to score any runs, the game was called on that mercy ruling. I was quite dissappointed!

FRIDAY

Well, the reason I came up to Northern Virginia this weekend was to attend the funeral of my friend's mom at Arlington National Cemetary. It was suppose to be a eulogy at 9:00 at the chapel there and then the service at 1:30! Well, it didn't start off that well! I thought I was going to take 50 from Fairfax all the way to Arlington, but for some odd reason, I took the wrong route! I ended up in Alexandria of all places. I realize my mistake and finally found my way to Arlington.
When I arrived at Arlington, I didn't know where to go. So I walked around around for awhile and I decided to ask a woman that worked with vistior service about the funeral. She said she didn't but walked down to ask another who had the list of funerals at the Cemetery. When she came back, she said that there was no funeral under the name that I was given! I was so confused at that point. She told me to go to the information desk and ask about it.
I arrived at the info desk and asked about the funeral again. The teller also told me that there was no name for the funeral that I was looking for. She then proceeded to show me to the office of funerals. I go in and I see the secretery at the front desk. I tell her what is going on and she tells me that the service was changed to the morning and I had just missed it!! I was so dissappointed that I was not able to attend and to support my friend. I later learned from my friend that they had moved up the time the night before and she didn't want to call me so late that night, which I was out playing softball. I just wanted to say to my friend, Pat, that I am sorry about it and I know it wasn't your fault. Anyway, this brings up the debate I had later in day about getting a cell phone and why it's necessary. However, I will leave that for another moment to discuss.
So after learning the bad news, I drove back to Fairfax and wait to see what happened next. I drove around Fairfax the next few hours waiting until my friend Ginger to get back home from work. It just so happened that went into Barnes and Nobles that I ran into my friend, and one of the three Essex Goddess, Rachel working there! I was surprised to see her that but was glad to talk to her.
Around 4, I left to go meet my friend Ginger at her place in Herndon. She arrives a few minutes after me, sit and talk, and decide that her folks, her and I go out to eat. We eat a nice Italian place called Callabarras. I had the wood grilled pizza, which was good but didn't think it was worth 10 bucks!!! Oh well!
So after we finished eating, Ginger and I decide to go and rent a movie. As we get the car, she gets a call from her friend Jennifer, asking if we wanted to go to Dave and Buster's in Maryland. When Ginger told me this, I was excited by the fact in going because I have never been. I've been told that it is a Chucky Cheese's for adults.
So when we arrive at Dave and Buster', I meet Jennifer and her fiance David. We first go into eat in the restaurant, and get to know the young couple. They seemed to be opposites of each other, David being laid back and Jennifer being open and out there! I had a good time talking to them. During dinner, a magician came by our table and showed us some tricks. It was quite a show that he put on....doing tricks as passing two rubber bands by each other and card tricks. After he left, we couldn't stop talking about what he showed us.
After dinner, we went into the arcade part of Dave and Buster's. I was very impressed with what they had....video games, skee ball, and other little games to win tickets. However, I was dissappointed in the way I had to play video games....using a gard to get a game and I only play three games on one five dollar card! Jennifer, David, and Ginger though played the other games to win tickets for prizes! I think they collected over 8000 tickets, and with them collected a few prizes.
We left the place around 11 and decided to go to Fridays. Apparently, one of their friends was having a birthday party and wanted to wish them that! I didn't know anybody so I felt out of place! We stayed for about 20 minutes, having Jennifer and David say hello to everybody, then Ginger and I left. We then went back to her place, where I stayed the night.

SATURDAY

After waking up...for about a hour really....and getting dressed, Ginger and I decide to go eat and see a movie. We went and saw XXX, which stars Vin Diesel as a Xtreme sportstar turned Secret Agent. All in all, it was an okay movie. It had a lot of action and the corny but good one liners in it. I would suggest waiting for in on video though!
After the movie, we went back to Ginger's place, and I packed up my things and left for my friend Nick's apartment. I got there around 4 and plan was to meet there at 7 with a few friends to go out bowling. Nick and Sideburns (aka.. Steve) were at the apartment already since they lived there. Spiderman Dan...aka Dan....came in and I meet his friend Emily that was with them. At that point, they turned to me about about a 2 part discussion they were having and actually wanted my insight! The first, was my opinion on the movie From Dusk till Dawn. I told them that I liked it and one of the few vampire movies that I thought was good.
The second part to the discussion was about if it was normal for guys to be attracted to their female friends. My answer? I said that it was normal for guys to be attracted to their "girl friends". To be honest for me....I probably been attracted to all my "girl friends" at one point! I hope this doesn't scare my "girl friends" away after reading this. However, if you really know me, I haven't acted on those inhibitions and thoughts because I tend to move on from them....or the fact that I have only been seen as just a friend. That's a whole other story that I won't get into.
Anyway, Dan and Emily left a little later. I was kind of curious to know what the story is those two. However, I was told by Nick and Sideburns that it was topic of discussion that is not suppose to be discussed.
Around 7, Sarah, the second of the three Essex goddesses, arrived with her boyfriend Colin. They also brought Sarah's roommate Rachel, who was new to the area. I'll be honest, I thought Rachel was absolutely gorgeous....and I especially liked her freckles! Now for those that are reading this....ie. the ESSEX GODDESSES.....don't really pay attention to me after saying that! What I say in this journal should stay here.....so there better not be any gossip about me the next time I come up. Besides, there are many reasons why I don't I should persue her....which I'm sure you all would know more. Actually the person who I think needs the help is Nick.....go help him out!
Anyway, I knew she wasn't really comfortable being there....being the new person in the group and the area. I could tell she felt that because I know how it feels too! I tried to get her to open up to us by asking her questions, but I don't think it really helped at the moment.
We then decided to go bowling, which I had a good time. Rachel....the Essex Goddess.....came by later, which I was glad to see come. I was disappointed that the third Essex Goddess, Kristina, wasn't able to attend! But I'm not really angry at you if you are reading this. Anyway I felt that we all had a good time bowling and I was hoping that Rachel....Sarah's roommate....was having a good time with us even though she wasn't bowling with us. We had to finish after our second game when it was announced at 9:30 that Cosmic Bowling would begin!
After finishing, we all went back to Nick's place. There, while Colin played video games, Nick, Sideburns, Sarah, and roommate Rachel played Scrabble! I just sat back and watched! I was never good at playing Scrabble. I was actually hoping to play Risk that night but no body really wanted to play! They always played in college when I was there but I never had the chance to play with them but just once, and I had to leave early though! Well, Rachel....the Essex Goddess...promised me that we would play next time I come up!
Things ended after one game of scrabble and Colin, Sarah, and both Rachel's left! I stayed up with Nick and Sideburns in watching Drew Carey until they were too tired and went to bed. That was it!

SUNDAY

Woke up early and left Nick's place to come home. The trip takes about 2 hours to get home. That's about it for now....we are having family over for dinner tonight.