Great lakes, great times!

This past weekend I went back to Midland to visit my friends who made the last 3 years of my life as entertaining as it was. It was these friends in Midland that made Saucy comment that my life up there was like a tv show. I arrived in Midland Thursday night just as the first volleyball game was finishing up. I timed it perfectly because I don't actually watch the games...I just like the social time in between! It was so great to see everyone and catch up on what was happening! After volleyball we headed to BW3s which made it feel just like old times. It's amazing how I used to go there at least once a week and have only been to the one here twice in the last 3 months.

Friday I had some errands to take care of like closing my bank account at the credit union, going to visit my old co-workers, get a little bit of work done, and of course, get a pedicure which I didn't have time to do before I left. I had lunch with one of my old roommates, Zack, and then we went to visit another old roommate, Nikki, at work at The Cupcake Shoppe! After lunch there was just enough time for a quick run before it was back to Erin's house (where I was staying) to prepare for the BBQ! I made oreo balls which was interesting and I can't say that this is my favorite dessert to make. I was supposed to make them for wisconsin this coming weekend but I might have to make something else...

Erin had prepared shish kabobs and dips and cookies and had plenty of beverages to go around. Plus I took my corn hole set down so along with great conversation and delicious food, we had that as well!

After stuffing ourselves and playing a couple rounds of Apples to Apples (one of the best games ever) we headed to Oscar's which hasn't changed one bit. We only stayed for a little bit but I was glad I got to go back while I was in town. We also played P&A and someone decided to make the rule that if you call someone by their first name, you have to put your head on the table until someone else makes the mistake. Guess who broke the rule about 3 seconds after it was made?

Saturday morning I had PLANNED on going to cheer on Doug and my old intern Daniel in the Sanford and Sun Triathlon but waking up at 7am on a Saturday morning can be quite difficult and I didn't actually make it. I did however still make it to lunch with Don at Cafe Zinc! Afterwards we walked around downtown Midland just enjoying the beautiful day. We also took some pictures at The Tridge which is one of my favorite things in Midland. The Tridge is a bridge with 3 legs and is actually something you can get on your credit card from some of the banks in Midland.

After lunch I had coffee with Daniel, my old intern. He came to Dow in 2007 and we have kept in touch ever since even though he only interned in my department once. It was good to see him!!

I decided that after lunch and coffee, it might be a good idea to take a little run so I went on the Midland version of the Monon Trail which is called the Pere Marquette Rail Trail. It's pretty much just like the Monon.

Then it was back home to shower and get ready for dinner with Donovan and Steve! We went and had delicious Mexican food at Entres Amigos (the Mexican restaurant in Midland) and then headed over to Kyle's where we all hung out for the rest of the night.

Sunday morning I went for a little walk (since I still haven't mastered sleeping in past 9) and then packed up and headed home!!!

Erin, Steve, Courtney, Sarah, Kyle, Tyler, Zack, Nikki, Doug, Ashley, Donovan, Chris, Allison, and Lisa, it was so good to see all of you!

I had a great time in Midland over the weekend. My only regret is that I never made it to Great Lakes Ice Cream!! I also attempted to take some pictures of the road trip. You can barely see it in the picture below but it's the Welcome to Indiana sign and I was so excited to see it!! Back to Sweet Home Indiana!!