Friday after school and after Colin got off from work, we went down to Nashville to spend the night. This was sort of a spur-of-the-moment thing. I needed to do some birthday shopping for Katee (whose birthday is the 23rd), and I wanted to go to Nashville because there are stores there that aren’t anywhere around here. Plus, Colin and I both have had a few long, tough, busy weeks of work, and a little trip seemed like a fun idea. PLATO testing has worn me out. Plus last week I had a professional development training after school and then two other days I stayed late to help teachers with their webpages. Enid went to school with me a lot last week, but I was so busy that she mostly just sat around my desk. I finally finished PLATO testing on Friday, and getting out of town was a reward of sorts.

When we got to Nashville, we went straight to the Opry Mills Mall. I got a lot of shopping done that first day. I got a really cute bag for my laptop at the Sanrio store. When we went back to the hotel that night, Colin and I tried out the wireless internet access and played some games. We also made a late night run to the McDonald’s because I was starving. We got Happy Meals. The toys have really gotten pathetic over the years. The toys used to be good. Anyway, Enid made a new friend from our Happy Meal (See the picture here.)

Saturday morning we went to Rivergate Mall and did some shopping there. We also went back to the Opry Mills Mall. I wanted to go to a few more stores, and I wanted to go back to the Sanrio store to pick up one more thing, and I’m glad I did. Guess who was at the Sanrio store? Hello Kitty! Enid had her picture taken with Hello Kitty herself! It was cute. You never know when you might see a celebrity in Nashville.

Colin, Enid, and I ate lunch at the Aquarium restaurant. This was our first time ever eating there. It was really neat! So many fishies and sharks and stingrays and scary eels! I took a lot of pictures (see some here) and Enid enjoyed seeing some fellow sea creatures. She was also happy no one wanted to eat her! She also made a new friend- a beluga whale named Hazel.

We drove home from Nashville yesterday and rested for 45 minutes or so once we got home and then headed to the races. My dad did a lot better last night! In the first race, he came in 3rd place out of 11 cars. In the second race, he came in 5th place out of 22 cars! He’s getting a lot better.

Today I’ve been playing around with my laptop. I’m going to be mailing Enid back to Bubs tomorrow if I don’t have to stay after school for some reason. I’ve had fun with Enid, and I think it’s time she moves on now so someone else can enjoy her.

So, you’re probably wondering where Enid is. She’s still here with me. The last time I wrote about her adventures was last Wednesday. The reason I haven’t written since then is because on Thursday I really felt like crap. I came home, napped, ate supper and went to bed. Friday I so didn’t want to go to work, but I had to. I had to keep testing. The weekend was blah and I didn’t go anywhere. Enid has basically just been chillin’ out here in Kentucky.

I’ve just been super busy with work (and will be again this week). I’m thinking as soon as I get the chance, I’m going to be shipping Enid back to Bubs so she can continue her adventures with someone else. I think I’ve had her long enough. I also need to get off my butt and write back to Melissa.

I do have some exciting news though. Colin, my parents and sister, and Colin’s parents are going to Disney World at Christmas! I’m going to get to see the Christmas parade! *squeals!* It’s going to be so much fun!