Back from Ottawa

Last weekend, I went up to Ottawa w/ Elaine, Alana, Pat, Marc and Dave just for a weekend get away. For me it was something to do, to relax go on vacation before my missions trip. Our trip started Friday afternoon after work, thanks Dave for driving. Everyone was shocked that I only had one FIDO duffle bag and one backpack for the weekend, and this includes ice skates, sleeping bag, pillow and clothes. I went into work that day w/ 4 bags but came out with two. I was able to use every inch possible and squeezed out a lot of air, good practice for my missions trip. Thanks to Alana for also driving up there as well, we took numerous breaks and still beat the boyz there(I know it's not a competition).

On Saturday, we went to winterlude w/ Elaine, Alana, Pat, Dave and Elaine's friend Jason. Saw lots of ice sculptures, had beavertails, lebannese dinner and drinks at 18. Best of all, I got to ice skate for my first time on the Canal. It was snow covered and there were dents and cracks all over so it wasn't easy to skate. So I basically held onto Alana or Pat as they were walking along the ice. I almost fell a couple times, ok, so a bit more, but I managed to grab onto someone each time to prevent/break my fall.

On Sunday, we all went to OCAC, where Pastor Dan was talking about pornography. I also met up w/ Steph from Hamilton who lives in Ottawa now. We all went for pho after Church, just like Sauga, and then went to the Byward market w/ the boyz in the freezing rain/hail. Due to the storm, our night out was cancelled but we stayed in and watched "No Reservations" and "The Kingdom", both movies I must say I really enjoyed. I kinda fell asleep through "The Kingdom" b/c I got tired and was actually sick. Must have stayed out and not bundled up properly on Saturday. I learned where Elaine gets her Sunday naps from. Everyone naps on Sunday except for me. Anyhow, after medication from friends and Auntie, I felt a bit better Monday morning.

On Monday, I woke up early say 9:30am, got ready and made breakfast for my hosts and friends, then finished watching "The Kingdom." On the way back, we switched passengers, Pat and I switched as D was driving me home. It was relatively a quiet ride back, listening to Christian music 1/2 way and the other 1/2 was jazz. Both were music that I enjoyed, so no complaints there. We all met up again in North York for dinner at Congee Wong. It was a good time to just catch up again.