its been a while since the last post and quite a bit has happened I guess. Even though I feel more at home in Holland these days, there's always a feeling of homesickness after I come back from Chicago. But I'm sure it will continue to get easier as time goes on.

I went back home last week for a long 4 day weekend. I took the train from Holland on Thursday and got into Chicago at around 11:30am. The train was an hour late due to track work in none other than Indiana...just another reason to dislike that state. The minute I walked off the train I had a big smile on my face. Tyrus picked me up and I had lunch with him, kai and notso. We went over to Al's beef and I got a nice greasy italian beef with hot peppers...mmmmmmm...so delicious.
Thursday night I went out for a rehearsal dinner without the rehearsal at Wildfire in Oak Brook. I had the ribs&ribs, it was more delicious than I remember it being. What a meal!!!

Friday started off rough but ended awesomely. I had yet another adventure of trying to cash a check. Why do those things always happen to me. I got everything settled however and then I was ready to see Goody get hitched. The wedding was beautiful, my speech went well and the reception was a blast. Good music, good food, the photo booth was sweet and my date was pretty hot!!!

Saturday Jen and I went up to Rockford to meet up with the Yamagiwa/Saiki clan for apple picking. Yet another fun and relaxing time.

Got back into Holland on sunday night and pretty much went straight to bed. Now its back to school and church work.