So the surprise visit to SLO was a total success! My parents had no idea, but were very excited.

The drive home on Tuesday wasn't too bad, but man it was a long time to be in the car by myself. I'll fully admit that when I'm on the road, I'll go through spells of not talking, but this was rediculous. It was however, good training for August 22, when Nathan and I drive all the way from the Gorge to the Bay Area, holy crap that will be fun.

When I got home on Tuesday Kelly and I headed up to McKinleyville where Nathan and Sarah are house sitting. Doug, Matt, Sarah and Matt all came too. We partied and BBQ'd. It was a lot of fun. Nathan and Sarah scored me a copy of The Rock, but it's the criterion collection one with all kinds of special stuff, I've been wanting it. Kelly got me a pair of my own bowling shoes, ROCK! Matt hooked me up with an Orange County Choppers coloring/ activity book. Overall, it was a really great birthday.