Thursday, June 02, 2005

August vacation

I had a pretty good day yesterday. Went swimming again, and that felt good. I'm excited that I'll be able to swim in Russia. That sounds like such a minor thing, but I find that these are the places where you get to know "real" Russians. Besides, I want to see the condition of their pools. Besides the flowers, I also got the books I ordered for my Russian trip. A smaller, not falling apart, dictionary, a phrase book, a grammar book and a tourist guide. I've never bought one of those before (the tourist guide) and I've been to Russia twice, Germany once and Mexico once. So, that's kind of a new experience, to read about everything I've missed by only going to places suggested by my Russian friends. It's a nice one too. Cover price was $25 but I got it for $16 on Amazon.com (gotta love it). I've been getting almost daily e-mails from the program (actr.org) about itinerary, directions, stuff to bring, ect. I'm starting to get really, really excited. I can't wait. I still have more gifts to buy, but other than that, I feel pretty prepared (ok, I still have to pay all the bills before I leave, but other than that).

Talked to Wes last night. He said everyone knew how well the vacation went without asking. He said he can't stop smiling. He also told me he's not going to date anyone, mostly because he has no desire to. I told him I appreciated that, and while I haven't dated in almost 4 years, I just didn't feel like I could make that promise yet. He was cool with that. He also wants to take me on a cruise at the end of August. It sounds nice, but sounds too much like a honeymoon. He's moving to the East coast and I've never really spent any time there, so I'm going to suggest I just come for a visit instead. I do want to spend time with him, I just think a cruise would put too much pressure on me. Besides, I want to get married on a cruise.

Anyway, I have to run around today with a few more errands (picking up enough birth control for 2 months: I plan on skipping my period while I'm there, because who really wants to use Russian tampons? Did you know that tampons is not part of the blog spellcheck?), buy more gifts and I think I'm having dinner tonight with a couple of my friends. I also want to finish the new book I started, but I don't think I'll be able to.

Stacia

5 comments:

Bart's Camille said...

That was a big thing for Wes to say. Surprises me. I'm so proud of you for proceeding slowly. I think this trip to Russia is going to be great for you! Have a good day!

Beth said...

I agree with Camille. Take it slow. Um. Does he KNOW that you want to get married on a cruise? Because I'd totally get weirded out at that if I were you and got invited to that by a certain guy who's really serious about me. But that's just me.

Stacia said...

I have mentioned to him that I want to get married on a cruise. Since he just got promoted to officer though, he would prefer the special officer wedding thinging. I guess we'll find out how serious he really is!

Stacia said...

I have mentioned to him that I want to get married on a cruise. Since he just got promoted to officer though, he would prefer the special officer wedding thinging. I guess we'll find out how serious he really is!

Stacia said...

Navy. career Navy. He's toying with the idea of resigning once he reaches his 20 years, but I doubt he will.