Tonight was my last night here in Orlando for a few weeks. I am headed back to Tulsa, Oklahoma to spend time with family and friends as the holidays approach. I am looking forward to this trip and am surprised at myself to see how ready I am for this trip. It isn’t like I haven’t been home in awhile, but for some reason I feel the need to be there and relax.These past few days have been splendid. Staying ahead in my online classes, riding bikes, hanging out with friends, and more recently doing fire pits in friends backyards. I am sad that all of it has to come to a stop for a few weeks, but I will be back and things will be normal and great like always.
Church on Sunday was really awesome. We went out as a church body into downtown and prayed over certain areas of our city; the people, the city, the business’, and the other churches. It was a great time to pray for something that I take part in each day while living down here. This shot was at the end when we all met at the top of the parking garage and sang some tunes together.
First fire pit of the season and it was a great experience. Jorge taught his 101 on fire building and the different kind of wood structure you can make. He was filled to the max with knowledge and shared it with all of us. In the middle of enjoying the fire, the sprinklers slowly popped up from the ground and started spraying awful smelling water. The fire went on and so did we, even if I got sprayed on my back. It was a great moment that might have had to been experience first hand to fully appreciate.
I went with Ben to get their house a christmas tree. I talked the guy down from $25.00 to $20.00, but Ben still gave him $25.00. If it makes a difference, he didn’t have to pay tax. Boyd walked across the street for a photo opportunity, as shown here. Their first and last christmas tree together; such an adorable moment. Aaron was still in California.
One of my many bike rides this week, this time with Kathleen. We took Cady Way Trail to Baldwin Park and circled that once or twice. It was a nice ride with a nice chat. I find riding next to vehicles on busy roads quite enjoyable and very freeing. I’d have to put the bicycle purchase in my top 10 investments of my life, if not top 5.
There was a leak in some pipes or what have you in my house last month and we just got the bill a few days ago. I know it’s hard to read, but the number on the usage is 76,500. That is 76,500 gallons of water that was used/leaked in 1 month. The bill turned out to be $377.00, which is about $350.00 more than our average price for the water bill.
Lastly, I end with tonight. Tonight was a Tuesday night, which means great time with friends and food. I ate a delicious grilled cheese made by none other than Rads and it was good. The homemade ice cream was good, but I was getting the very bottom. Josh here had a sweater that matched the blanket that is covering up his lower portion. These nights are always great and filled with awesome people. The following pictures are taken with my actual DSLR. Overall, a splendid last night before I head back home. I will be stoked to return when the time comes.
