Signing Off, Shipping Out
Friday, 03 June, 2005 by Cheryl W. Colan
We leave for the airport in half an hour. Woo Hoo!
While I am thrilled to embark on another month-long journey with my Mom, there was one instance today where she reminded me that no matter how good of friends we become, she is still my Mom and can still embarass me. In fact, the two concepts are closely related when these mother / friend relationship lines blur.
Allow me to elaborate. Mom and I like cats. I had to buy new underpants for the trip, and I chose a pair or two emblazoned with the likeness of Sanrio’s adorable Hello Kitty. The friend part of me decided I simply must show my friend Donna the cute underpants I was wearing, which I did when I picked her up today.
On our way to Phoenix we stopped by my Aunt Nikki’s house to hand over some items for safekeeping. Lo and behold, my mom insists that I drop my drawers and show Nik my Hello Kitty underpants. Hilarity, and a little embarassment, ensued.
It’s great that I can get over my embarassment by telling the entire world that I’m wearing Hello Kitty underpants. I hope this “be who you really are” spirit stays with me for our entire trip.
And on that note, I’m going to sign off and do something really rare - shut down my computer and all related devices - printer, scanner, etc. I will post again as soon as I can, but it may be several days. Blessings to my loved ones, everywhere around the world. I’m thinking of you always.
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Comments
HI ALL!! I am so excited to see everything y'all do ... wish I was there. I'm teaching high schoolers economics. WOOEY!
Love you dearly. Catch up with you soon.
Tell my hellos to our friends!
Suzy
Posted by: Suzanne at Sunday, 05 June, 2005Hi Nicole, Your first flight out of the country over the ocean. Must have been nerve racking. My Birthday was fun. Linda and I went over to Trish's house for "Angel Hair Pasta with Italian Sausage" it wassss delicious. Miss ya! Mom and Linda.
Posted by: Alicia at Tuesday, 07 June, 2005CHERYL !!! NOT FAIR - MOM gets to see your underpants but not me??!? She doesn't appreciate KITTY underwear like I do. I tried catching you guys right around the time you were gonna come to the house but of course - I got out of work late - as usual - so I missed you guys. But anyway have lots of fun and I'll miss you. (be sure to bring me back a cabana boy, heehee!) LOVE YOU !
-Amanda
Posted by: Amanda Panda at Tuesday, 07 June, 2005Hi Nicole. Finally found the e-mail site. It must be exciting for you over there. Have you had any big adventures yet? These memories will last a lifetime so have fun. I will be returning from Alabama July 1st. Can't wait to hear all the stories you will have. You are soon to arrive in New Zealand I guess. Be safe and have fun......Dad
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