Beach Day!

As some of you already know, Nate left Friday for about a week and a half. It has been kinda nice so far, just having time to relax and get situated. I have spent a lot of time watching tv, unpacking my stuff, getting familiar with the walking-distance-area, doing a little studying for the NCLEX, spending way too much time online, and just generally enjoying my time off. But today I decided it is time to venture out... I decided to go to the beach!

Being the total badass that I am, I threw caution to the wind, and just jumped into my car without looking at a map. After a few minor wrong turns, I got on the freeway and was on my way! I found a parking lot with no problem and plopped down on the sand. I brought a newspaper and some studying material and just chilled out. Actually, there was nothing chilly about it. The temperature was in the mid 90's and it was humid, but oh so delightful. I eventually got into the water (freaking out the whole time that some creature was going to bite/sting me especially since I was alone) and it was really nice. Not too cold at all! I stayed at the beach for about an hour and a half and headed home without making one wrong turn! It was great!

So now I am home, and showered, and having a bowl of honey bunches of oats for lunch. I put on sunscreen before I went and I don't think I burned at all... yay! Now I plan on watching terrible tv (i.e. Denise Richards: It's Complicated), wasting a lot of time online, and doing a little bit of studying. Tonight I may venture out for dinner somewhere. I definitely think I will head back to the beach another time this week, and maybe I will bring my camera next time. I was worried to bring it today because last time I went to Virginia Beach it was shady, but this time it was a much better crowd!

One last thing... this whole time difference thing blows my mind! I kept wanting to call or text people while I was laying on the beach, but realized no one would appreciate it since most people were still asleep. I have gotten used to it being 2-3 hours later for Nate, but to have it be 2-3 hours earlier is just wrong.

Love!