So, for a bit there, we thought Adam would go to Germany with the Navy for his annual obligation. Just as I was getting appropriately jealous of his venture to my all-time fave country (of the few I've visited), and was making up my list of things he has to bring back for me (Chocolate, maybe some WeisBier, maybe a nice little Cuckoo Clock) he got the ix-nay, the kaibash, on his plans. Seems they don't need him over there so he'll stay in cold Michigan instead. I'm glad to have him here, but bummed not to have some German goodies. Besides, I have an old friend over there he could've met up with for a bit. Oh well.
In other news, we're heading to Chicago this evening for a weekend of military fun!! Actually, it's some kind of we're-here-for-you-now-that-you're-back-from-war-thingy that Adam registered for. I'm not sure how much I will (or am supposed to) participate in; instead, I might check out the Shedd aquarium and museums and coffeeshops located downtown. I do miss the big city atmosphere, and I haven't fully taken advantage of all that Chicago has to offer.
I'm really excited about Monday night, though. My girlfriend Emily has a sister-in-law, Jess Riley (check out her website at www.jessriley.com) who is about to be a published author! Her first book, "Driving Sideways" comes out in May, so keep your eye out for it. Anyway, she belongs to a community of other young, female authors, and one of them, Eileen Cook, will be in East Lansing Monday evening for a book signing at Schulers Book Store in Eastwood Towne Center Mall. They are advertising the event as a "Girls Night Out", with wine and chik lit (women's literature). Most of you who know me know that I'm all about the wine...so I'm going to be reading Ms. Cook's book this weekend so that I'm all ready for the signing event on Monday night. How fun!
Hope everyone has a darned great weekend! If I owe you a phone call, you just might hear from me on the road to or from Chicago. You know how time in a car can get....
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