Out for a Drive

This weekend I was fortunate enough to take a cruise in my pimpin' ride (lol).
(She's a '96 Buick LeSabre with too many miles, 60,000 that I put on myself since October 2003, add'tl fog lamps, Pioneer CD player and a pair of 10" Pioneer subs, 3.8 liter 3800 series V-6 engine that probably doesn't have all 205 horses pulling anymore, but she's still got some power.)
The first stop was at Osseo, Some friends and I from high school got together for a mini reunion. It was good times, we've all known each other ten years or more, so there are not many secrets. We sat around most of the time shooting the breeze, munching on yummy whole wheat products, playing Trivial Pursuit (Pop Culture Edition), Sequence (lots of fun for this first timer- combining bingo, cards and board game) and watching a movie. These girls will always be a part of my life. It seems like even if its been a while since we've talked, that it doesn't weaken our bonds. Praise God for these beautiful friendships. They have truly become an extension of my family, I feel like an aunt to their children (the ones with kids). I have been blessed with the opportunity to live with three of them over the years. The next morning we all went to church together. Being that one of the gals isn't Catholic, I was really touched and glad that she went with us. I will admit it was a surprise.
The nearest church was the next town over, Fall Creek. The church of St. Raymond's was a modern one, and breathtaking at that. Behind the tabernacle there was a huge windows overlooking nature, hillside with trees and beautiful rock formations. I'm not certain if this is favorable by Church teaching, but it was pretty. The music was different too. They had an ensemble of a guitar, a 12 stringed guitar, an oboe, a flute and a piano. Interesting and a pretty sound.
We are planning to reunite again in May. : ) I can't wait.
Later on Sunday I got to swing by my eldest brothers place and see him and his family. His sons gave me hugs upon arrival and leaving. I was impressed, they don't show that much love to me usually when I see them at Grandma and Grandpa's (my folks). My sister-in-law made a lovely dinner and it was fun to watch the boys eat and to encourage them to finish.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Sigh.
: )
Along my journey, I noted a few small towns that I must make it to again when the weather is warm.
Cumberland
Deer Park
Baldwin
Shell Lake

For anyone else who may care, I also recommend visiting the gorgeous tri-cities, triplet cites, whatever, of Baraboo, Portage and Beaver Dam. Antigo, Shawano and Stevens Point are also quite charming. Part of me will always be a redneck, small-town country girl.

At the end of the weekend and the beginning this week, I've decided to take a crack at the Diabetic diet. My friend has suspected me for it for a couple years now, so maybe I can try it to see if I get "healthier" from it. I'm not really concerned about a certain number of pounds so much, but just to become healthier for me. Hope I can stick to my guns. I figure if I blog about it, maybe I'll have better luck sticking to it.

God bless.