Well That Took Long Enough...

If I can give anyone sound advice, the best I can give is this: DO NOT TRAVEL WITH THE BEEMAN FAMILY. Every time we take a trip, it turns into some sort of huge fiasco. This time was definitely no different. After two car accidents on the island where we live, one missed ferry, and a hold-up at security we missed our flight on Friday evening. We missed it by 2 dirty, rotten minutes. Luckily for us, my husband is in the Navy and there is a USO at the airport. So, we slept there and left on Saturday morning. It was a horrible nights sleep, especially since our bags made the flight so we were dirty as well as exhausted. The flight went smoothly and when we landed in Denver we thought we were going to have it made. Then we found out that we had an hours wait in the line at the Rental Car place. After we got the car, we met some friends for lunch and drove down to Pueblo. This might all sound like it isn't too bad. However, after we got to Pueblo we had to shower and then turn right back around and drive back up to Denver for Global Dancefest.

Yes folks, that's right. My husband and I spent Saturday night at a rave. My husband has been listening to electronic music since he was 14. As he has gotten older, he has gotten very selective and now he has a very distinct taste in what he likes to hear. This time, the legendary Sasha and John Digweed were playing TOGETHER (which is big news) at Red Rocks (which is the best venue in Colorado). Therefore, we just had to go. Most of our electronic music listening takes place in clubs. We like being where age limits, dress codes, and security are well enforced. Raves usually aren't as controlled and we are both old enough to feel uncomfortable around a bunch of high school kids who are on drugs and dancing around in their underwear. However, Sasha and Digweed are a big deal separately and are an even bigger deal when they perform together. Not to mention, a friend of ours that we hadn't seen in two years was in town for the same show. I won't lie, raves make me very uncomfortable and I was reluctant to go. However, I had a blast. I was tired and up way too late. My feet are now killing me. But man was that music worth a listen. Not to mention, Dave is an amazing dancer and I love watching him dance.

Home we came on Sunday and we stayed the night at David's parents house. It was a peaceful relaxing night until Dave woke up screaming in his sleep. He said something about spiders and then fell back to sleep, after waking the whole house up of course. This morning he checked in with the recruiters and spent half of the day at work. When he got off, we moved our things over to my grandmothers. This is where we will stay for the majority of our trip. Dave's dad wrecked on his motorcycle today shortly after we left their house. We had to spend a little time at the ER with him but it seems he will be alright. I think more than anything he scared the crap out of my mother in law.

The days to come should be pretty interesting. We have a lot of things that we want to do while we are here and in order to get them all done, we have to start right away. The last three days have been way too busy for me to get depressed or to let my depression take over. I am hoping that the rest of our vacation is the same way. If I keep busy during this time I think that I can get a significant advantage over my problem. This could be a turning point for me, if I play my cards right! Hopefully the rest of the trip is more peaceful and relaxing. And let's just pray it doesn't cost us too much money!