En Route

Did you know that Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix, AZ is America's Friendliest Airport? Me neither. I'm not sure how this claim is going to hold up against other American airports, [DIA has the best smelling bathrooms, BY FAR] but the totally free Wi-Fi is nifty. And the Starbucks located right next to my gate isn't half bad either [if you disregard the marked up prices, of course].

I forgot to set my alarm last night. Good thing I was woken up by my mother's panicked voice, "Sarah you have to get up. Abbey hurt her neck."QUOTE: Kapsie.

It probably took me a good three seconds to register this statement, but that wasn't the quick response time Kapsie was looking for. Bear in mind that it's about 6:30 ante meridian. After about ten seconds I was up in a jiffy. Long story short, it was an exciting morning spent at the chiropracter's office watching the doc tweak Abbey's neck [adjustments, as the he called them] in quick movements that were unexpected and nauseating to witness. But I think they made her feel better, which was really the point of the whole situation. Turns out the silly girl flattened the discs in her neck and decided to pinch a few nerves to boot. Well, THAT should teach her to sleep on her stomach. Ska-DOOOOSH.

Let's see let's see...what else. Well, I've been affirmed yet again that Colorado is one of the best states, if not THE best state,

in the union. This is not said flippantly, it's factual. Just feeling the fresh air fill your lungs is evidence enough of the state's seniority. Sure, people complain about the altitude, but they're pansies. Yes, it takes getting used to, but it is SO WORTH IT! Yesterday I took the beautiful drive up I-70 to Breckenridge with Sandy, Bentley, and Mom to look at the sleigh riding business the Tate's purchased, Two Below Zero. Check out the website, www.dinnersleighrides.com. The biz is located in Frisco, CO, which is about 9 miles West of Breck. What's pretty snazzy about this area of Colorado is that you get to go through the Eisenhower tunnel to get there, which ALWAYS provides a challenge to those following the belief that one must hold one's breath whilst in the heart of a mountain. Two Below is nestled right on the edge of the Dillon Reservoir, with a backdrop of the mountains. Not too shabby.

One thing I've also realized is that adequate protection from the sun must be worn at all times, particularly at higher altitudes. My feet and shoulders have a rather interesting tan line at the present.

Sandy, Kapsie and I had lunch in downtown Breckenridge. Once again, my love for Colorado was confirmed. We ate on the outside patio against a BEAUTIFUL view of the ski resort; we were served by a man with a handlebar

mustache; and I found an authentic shawarma on the menu. For those of you who don't know what this is, sad. For those of you who have experienced the joy of a Doner Kebab, you know my bliss.

Some other highlights of my trip home are getting so see my family, rainbows, and helping my sister plan her wedding! And in one final thought, DEATH TO THE PINE BEATLE!