Wonderful JoCo

September 3rd, 2010

12:12 a.m.

You know times when you really hope that special powers don't really exist and there aren't true mind readers anywhere out there?? Knowing that if anyone heard your true thoughts you would be SO embarrassed? Yeah that was me for the past 12 hours. We recieved word from National to take our ERV back to the Smithfield Chapter and not to worry about unloading and for us to keep all the supplies for our use. As we are about to pull into the parking lot we recieve a phone call saying that we need to bring the ERV back to the initial check point where we left from in Raleigh. So seeing as how we didn't want anyone to get in trouble for a mix up, we called one of the higher ups and asked them what we needed to do. He gave us the same answer; take the truck back to Raleigh and unload. Now don't get me wrong, the ERV truly is a big vehicle...in the back! I had felt so cramped up from all day that I was just ready to get out and lay down. Well, it was getting about time for some food so we decided to grab a bite before we dropped the supplies off that way we could come straight home after the check off and be done for the day. When we arrive at the drop off, they look at what we have and say, "No, why don't you just take all those things back with you. We have plenty here and you could probably use them at your Chapter. Don't unload anything, just get inspected and go home." Are you kidding me?? We just had to drive an extra 45 minutes to get to Raleigh when we were already home!!! The inspection took roughly 30-45 minutes and then we got back on the road only to find that Highway 40 was at a complete stand still. Awesome. Luckily, Tay Tay knew some back roads and we were able to exit right off of 40 and take a different route home. After unloading our things from the ERV we were about halfway home when Tay realized he had left his wallet sitting in the dashboard of the ERV. The fun never ends. Thankfully he is kind enough to drop me off at home before he heads back to grab his wallet and head to his house. I quickly came inside and got settled back in and was thrilled to get my hands on my 9 week old niece. She can always make a horribly stressful day all better with a simple smile.

Now I am home, safe and sound, as well as Taylor. Hopefully tomorrow will bring only smiles and we can attempt to have a stress free day. Is that too ambitious? Ohh that's alright. I strive for the unattainable. Makes life interesting. You never know how much you can truly do and achieve until you push yourself to the limits!

Until disaster strikes again,
-La La