Girls Weekend in Providence

This weekend Stevi drove the two of us up to Providence to visit Kate. We had loads of laughs during the 8 hours we spent in the car on the ride to and from Rhode Island. We sang at the top of our lungs, talked about everything and anything, and laughed like crazy. We also discovered that Pecan Rolls are big in Pennsylvania, as per our stop at an awesome rest stop called Stucky's. Stucky's had lots of fast food as well as a variety of novelty items. They had a million varieties of Pecan Rolls in a bunch of different sizes. We each had a celebratory bite as we neared Kate's new home, and it tasted pretty good.

It was fun to see Kate in her own place. She seems to be adjusting well to independent life, and I am very happy for her. We explored the city and the 5 level mall. We bought a bunch of stuff at Old Navy, and went to this cool soap store called Lush. They make all these fancy soaps that smells like a lot of different things and that look like cakes. We witnessed a crazy road rage incident while exiting the mall parking garage. There was a woman cursing out some guy who cut her off. She literally jumped up and down, practically jumping inside his car, as she threatened to "F--- him up." Then she told him to stop making a scene because her three kids on the car. It was pretty hysterical, while pathetic at the same time. We went out to dinner at this really cool restaurant, where we each got a 3 course meal for only $18.50. Then at night, we went back to Kate's place and watched a trashy, but funny episode of Rock of Love Charm School. Before drifting off to sleep, Kate told us a hilarious impromptu bedtime story, involving a teddy bear named Buddy. We laughed until we cried as she did her best impression of what a teddy bear would sound like if he could talk.

The next morning, Kate made us homemade waffles which were quite delicious. Then, we parked by the mall again and walked around this pretty river. We also saw a cool 9/11 memorial made with a bunch of tiles decorated by kids. We walked around a little bit more and then Stevi and I hit the road. We had an enjoyable ride home and stopped for some McDonald's. Stevi and I were very tired and eager to sleep in our own beds, so we could get some sleep before the next workday.

Overall, the three of us had oodles of fun and I am very glad we took the trip. It was nice to get away for awhile and hangout together again. I am eager for us to be together again when Kate returns to Long Island for Thanksgiving.

Kate and Stevi at dinner.

Kate in her apartment, wearing a Crochet for a Cure scarf.

Kate's 1980's bike she bought off Craig's List.

A pretty bridge.

Can you find Stevi?

How about now?

Part of the giant 9/11 Memorial.

The Capitol Building.

A closer look at the Capitol.