Home for the Holiday

After spending the entire summer in the city, save for 4 days I believe, I was in much need of a vacation. Unfortunately, I am not afforded much time off of work so I had to cram a trip to Houston into a three day weekend. Showing up for work on Friday was a mistake. Instead of watching the clock tick I went to Soho for two hours to buy some new jeans. I only do this about every year and a half so I forget what its like. I was astounded to find the average price for jeans is over $60. As Dan would say, 'WTF?' Anyway, I severed my right foot and bought the pants. Including my lunch break, that killed a good three hours of 'work'. When I got back to the office I was the only sales guy still there so I called the airline and moved my flight up two hours, grabbed my bag and was out the door to the airport by 2:45. Begin holiday.

Friday night I had some drinks with Micah, as is our Labor Day tradition, and then headed for the House of Pies to conclude the night in style. In case your wondering, I finally got my cherry pie and it was worth the wait. Saturday was the Astros game. The family sat four rows off the field and watched what should have been one of the best pitching matchups of the year. Chris Carpenter is a probable Cy Young winner and he went up against Clemens, who unfortunately gave up a few runs and then strained a hammy in the fifth to end my hopes for a pitchers duel. Sunday was set aside for eating and sleeping, which I did with success. Ryan canceled his camping plans so we went to the lake and did some skiing and wake boarding. Two days later and I am so sore that my neck squeaks. Monday was more quality time eating, sleeping and watching Curb Your Enthusiasm with the family. Then, a quick plane ride home.