I'm feeling a little stressed and anxious right now...idk why, really. There's nothing that's happened all day that would make me feel this way... Underneath all this unusual anxiety, I'm in a good mood (i know because the anxiousness will come, and then go and i'll be good...but it's really bothering me... maybe that's why the anxiety keeps coming back...)
While I wait for Madre and Ted to get home (i am going to do my damnedest to convinve them to watch Continuum tonight!), i figured I'd make an actual substantial post...figured I'd talk about all the awesomeness that was yesterday...
So yesterday was Madre's b-day. At first, I wasn't sure if we were actually going to DO anything (knew we were gonna go get Thai food for her birthday dinner cause that's what she wanted, but that was it). Then, in the midst of our all morning debate on what we COULD do (b/c let's face it - in Breaux Bridge/Lafayette, there really isn't MUCH that can be done!), both of us realized that we wanted to go to Baton Rouge. I really didn't have a specific reason for wanting to go - I just wanted a change in pace and scenery, ya know? But Madre wanted to go check out the little Antique places when been to before that way. So we set out for Baton Rouge (I really didn't mind - as long as it kept me out of the house and away from checking iTunes millions of times for Continuum...).
Ironically, as we got on I10, I was thinking about how the Basin Bridge has been closed down a lot lately, due to accidents and stuff. For those who have never been down this way ever, the Basin Bridge is the section of I10 that crosses over the Atchafalaya Basin (basically, swamp land) - actually, parts of it were destroyed during Katrina and Rita - and there's only ONE exit along the bridge, and that's Whiskey Bay. You either have to get off at Butte La Rose BEFORE the bridge, or some other podunk town AFTER it... or at Whiskey Bay. Basically, it's not easy to just go another way. You are ON the bridge and you go the distance of it...stupid, yes, but this is LA. They're not known for their smarts.
So we're on the Bridge, just past Whiskey Bay (literally JUST PAST the exit), and traffic has come to a complete stop in front of us. Turns out that there was an 18 wheeler on fire at the end of the Bridge, going east bound (which is the side we were on of course!), so traffic was at a stand still until they got it taken care of. We got to sit for almost an hour and half in the nice 90 degree weather, on a raised bridge above Louisiana swamp! And of course, the Smurfinator was calling anyone he could complain to because GO FORBID he has to sit in the heat and suffer like the rest of us.
Anywho, after much unnecessary bitching from him and sweating myself into anorexia *snirk*, we got on our way and finally made it into Baton Rouge. Headed to the nice Antique places, and basically just window shopped. I saw a few things I REALLY liked, but not for those prices. There was this GORGEOUS wooden jewelry box, but it was $180. Yeah, really don't have that kind of money (at least not for spending - YET!). I like going to Antique shops, though. You can find some really cool vintage stuff there. I've actually been looking for a vintage purse - nothing specific. Just something artsy and fun, and not bought from the mall like my last two were. I prefer the vintage stuff, and am in need of a new purse. Sadly, i can't find a bag that i like anywhere.
But yeah, we left Baton Rouge after that (went 40 miles to window shop! AWESOME!). We came home and waited about an hour before going out to eat. I'd never had Thai food before, but I tried some of what Madre was having (don't ask me to spell it, please!) and liked it. I mostly just did my traditional birthday napkin for Madre, and drank tea (because that's what I do - I draw and drink tea!). But it was enjoyable.
Then the Smurfinator surprised us (though I half expected it!) by taking us to the movies. I was hoping we could see Dark Knight, but it had started just before we got there (and there's nothing worse for all involved than showing up to a movie late!), so we all decided Wanted would be the next best thing... AND DAMN, that movie was hardcore! I was really impressed. It started off a little...wow...I mean, i knew it was rated R, but I wasn't it to be so...graphic. Got used to it after a little while though, and REALLY got into it! That's a movie that I WILL be getting when it comes out on DVD!
We came home after that, and that's when I DLed Continuum, and you know all the rest! XD
You know, I think I may just be over-tired... It's either that, or I was bitten by something I'm allergic to. The feelings are the same in ways (actually, almost all ways). It's probably because having an allergic reaction makes me over tired and runs me down. But yeah, I TRIED to sleep peacefully last night after I finished Continuum, but i just couldn't. I kept freaking out and my thoughts were on super fast mode...idk why... but this morning, i found a spider crawling in my bed. It wasn't a wolf spider, either. And Saturday, a bite had appeared on my left ankle and it hasn't gone away yet. I THINK there's two puncture wounds, but I'm known for being paranoid when it comes to these things. I've checked my temperature a couple times today, but the thermometer is wonko and keeps coming up with TOTALLY different readings...
*sigh* But, again, could just be anxious for no reason. It happens sometimes - I get over it... it's just so stressful when it DOES happen, and i worry about EVERYTHING ALL DAY. Continuum helped me get AWAY from this feeling - that's why I'm hoping they'll agree to watch it tonight. One can only hope, right?
Anywho, that is all for now. Madre is making Chicken Fried Steak. Very nice!
~Pip
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