I’m both nervous and excited today. I’m excited because I am going to Indiana later today. I’m nervous because I am hoping to go to Indiana later today. It’s supposed to snow a little bit this morning followed by some wind. I just hope my flight doesn’t get affected. Newark Airport doesn’t like snow, while ERJ-145 airplanes don’t like wind. With everything that Neil has gone through, he could really use a friend to take his mind off of things. I just hope neither of us are disappointed. I’m glad he and Mark worked things out, I just hope Mark and I do the same. I want this to be a great visit for all three of us. I might go out and get some Dunkin’ Donuts for breakfast to start making the day special. I just hope it ends with me being in Bloomington. My bags are packed and overflowing. I just hope I can get the zipper on that green Colette bag to close whenever I open it. I’m looking forward to seeing the new airport as well. On my last trip to Indiana the old airport was still being used. I just hope Neil and whomever is picking me up (I’d be genuinely surprised if it was Mark) knows that they have to take a different road to get to it. I just want to get there. My mood is apprehensive/excited.
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I took a trip to Indiana from October 16th to 20th to see my friends Mark and Neil. I had a pretty good time. On Thursday we went to Circle City Bar & Grille in Indianapolis with fancy, good food. Unfortunately the waiter was quite unprofessional by complaining about the tip I gave on a $135 meal. We then went back to their place in Bloomington.
On Friday Neil & I went to the Runcible Spoon and had a great meal. Neil wasn’t too hungry so he just had some fruit and granola while I had the lox and croissant beanie on an english muffin (they were out of croissants). It is a very interesting restaurant with a very unique ambiance, kind of a cross between house, library, coffee house and restaurant. Afterwards Neil had to go to work so Mark and I went and got an office chair from Staples for downstairs since he totally fell in love with the chair we got back in May and brought that to his room (we got the same one). Then he and I had a small Command & Conquer tournament where we each won a game. The three of us got some fast food from Checkers. It was great, but greasy. On Friday night Neil & I went to The Bluebird and had a few drinks.
Saturday we had brunch at Denny’s and then we went to French Lick. Mark being the good sport that he is, went with us and stayed in the car (since he’s not 21) while Neil and I did some gambling. I played roulette (my first table game) and should’ve quit while I was ahead, but I got about an hour’s worth of “play time” on $40, so I can’t complain. Neil managed to double his money. By this time Neil was starting to feel a little under the weather, but being the great guy that he is, we went to Olive Garden
and despite having to stand around for almost 30 minutes for a table, he was willing to muddle through and we had a nice dinner.
Sunday Neil was not feeling well and stayed home from work. Via Hulu we watched “Naked Gun 2 1/2” and just “hung out.” Mark & I played some more Command & Conquer in which he destroyed me. After Mark went to work, we ordered some pizza and Cheese Stix from Mad Mushroom and it was great. We watched “Enemy of the State” and just had a good time enjoying each other’s company.
Monday Neil started his new job working at a help desk for IU in the Carmichael Center. I gave him a quick hug goodbye. Mark & I ate at Runcible Spoon and we hung out at the apartment until it was time for me to head to the Indianapolis airport.
The flights both going and coming were smooth sailing for me. I have to say I had a wonderful time and I look forward to another trip.
