San Francisco Treat

San Francisco was great. I was able to do most of the touristy things as well as some of the not so touristy things. My very close friends from Okinawa live out there now so I primarily went out to visit with them. I couldn’t have asked for better hosts. They took me to some incredible restaurants, drove me around the city…we took a ferry from Tiburon to Fisherman’s Wharf. We walked up to Ghirardelli’s Square, hopped on a Cable car to Union Square, drove down Lombard Street (the crookedest street in the world). Climbed up to Coit Tower, walked across the Golden Gate and shopped at Haight-Asbury. We spent every day out doing something and came back exhausted every night. Although it wasn’t exactly a relaxing vacation it was a perfect trip and I can’t wait till my next visit.

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Six Flags

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McGuire's 5K

I'm Home

I’ve been home for almost 3 weeks now and I’ve been running around like mad ever since. It’s wonderful to be home but I really miss the friends I made during my deployment.

I got an apartment in the same complex I moved out of before I left and I’m finally starting to get settled. Most of my furniture was sold because I thought I was going to Korea upon my return. I have come across some sweet deals on furniture and appliances so my place is finally starting to feel like home. The silk rugs and marble vases I bought over there add a really nice touch.

I have no idea what the Air Force has in store for me so I’m just going to hang out here until I get orders elsewhere. Hopefully I’ll be able to stick around this year to actually enjoy the summer. Maybe even make it to some FSU games.

Since I’ve been back I have traveled to Atlanta, Birmingham, and Mississippi to visit family. I’ve been unpacking, in-processing, setting up utilities, getting my hair fixed, and tanning (all the important stuff – LOL)…I didn’t even “go out” until this past weekend.

On Saturday, I ran in the McGuire’s Annual St. Paddy’s day 5K. I did much better than last year although I still haven’t seen my final time, I run butt off.

Saturday night one of my good friends had a going-away party. I had quite a bit to drink but I felt I deserved it and had a great time. CHECK OUT THE PICS.

I still have lots to do and I have to go back to work this week :( I’m taking leave soon and will be heading out to San Francisco for a bit so I’ll have more pics and blogs in the near future so keep checking.