Do Not Pick Up Hitch Hikers

That was a sign along the side of the road as I drove home today. When I saw it I thought to myself "Huh, is that a problem around here?" I saw a man walking by the side of the road and though "Oh, I guess it is." It wasn't until I got home and sat down to write this post that I remembered I was driving by a prison in Connell... Good thing I didn't pick up that nice looking man, huh? 

Today is my sister's 23rd birthday! Happy Birthday Sara! I'm very happy Vancouver again. I'm home and I get to enjoy some quality time with my family which is always fun. The tree is up, the house is decorated, my mom is making my favorite kind of cookies with the help of a special little helper named Samara Marie and my dog is cuddling my foot as I write. Yes, I'm glad to be home after the long, and very foggy, drive from Spokane. 

Speaking of Spokane I feel like the events that transpired after my last post are too exciting to not write about. Thursday: Actually with in minutes of finishing my last post I went to an urgent care because I was experiencing some post-concussive symptoms that my doc told me to watch out for. So I drove off to Urgent care while Haddock was at a play and Vector was at work. I got to urgent care and they sent me to the hospital for a ct scan. So off to Holy Family Hospital I went. Haddock met me there with all of her friends just as they took me back. When the nurse at the reception desk told Haddock she could go back with me she bolted down the hallway screaming "Molly" after me. It was really weird to hear my real name come out of her mouth. They put me in a trauma room so that was kind of scary. Then a nurse who was covering for my nurse came in took all my vitals and asked me some questions. He then informed me that my "much younger and much more attractive" nurse was on his break and would be coming in later. Of course as soon as he said that Nurse Matt walked in. "See, isn't he more attractive?" the other nurse asked me? He wouldn't leave me alone until I told him that he was... After a little bit an imaging tech came to get me for my cat scan. I attempted to get up but she said "You get to ride" When she wheeled me out I said "Is it frowned upon to say 'wheeeeeeeeee!'" so that should give you an idea of what kind of mood I was in. Upon getting back Haddock and I decided to take some pictures: 

 

Oh Hey... I'm in the Hospital

See, Ace? I'm fine...

"Is this going to go on facebook?" No... 

 After taken the first picture Haddock put it on facebook and camp chillins started asking what I did. I told Haddock to make up something ridiculous. The following comments were made: 

Ummmmm 'scuse me guys? Did you really believe I would climb up someone else's inflatable penguin? Anyways, my CT came back clear and I have post-concussive syndrome. So all that means is my brain is a little rattled and I can't have alcohol until I "feel like myself again". In and out. The worst part was I couldn't remember my name when I was being discharged. 

Friday: Haddock and I went ice skating with Goggs and Onee. That was a blast. I didn't fall or vom(it). Normally I wouldn't be concerned about vomiting but nausea is a symptom of post concussive syndrome. Here are some adorable photos of us:

Don't I look so happy to be there?

 

Goggs! You're such a creep!

Saturday: WE GOT TO SEE ACE! We kidnapped ace as soon as we woke up. Then we had breakfast at a place in Cour d'Alene that was featured on Diners, Dives, and Drive Ins! So delicious! After that we wrote snarky comments on some of Ace's momma's students work. Then we headed to Spokane for the Hockey game. Cheifs vs. Winterhawks. Hawks won 8-6. Those are my boys! It was so cool, we sat behind the penalty box! I've never been that close to the ice at a WHL game so that was really exciting.

Such good seats!

Those are my boys!I got made fun of for taking this picture...

We made matching sweaters! Well they made matching sweaters and I made Hawks sweater.

Sunday: Haddock and I spent all day in Starbucks. The Persephone came over and we played Taboo. After Persephone left we stayed up ALL the night (a-wink Haddock) and then today I drove home. Stay tuned for more break updates. I've got some potentially distressing things going on so I'm sure you'll hear about that.

Ridiculously yours, Molly Marie