It's a beautiful day friends. After my husband left for work late this morning (he has to work on Saturday. Poor him.), I summoned the energy to open my eyes and do something. After watching the newest episode of an anime, I realized that it was a bit cold in the apartment. I noticed that although the thermostat was set to 77 it was 74! The temp outside plays a lot into the temp of our apartment. Since it has been so hot outside, without the a/c on it usually stays at 77-78. I knew this week was supposed to be in the 80s, but after the rain yesterday I was afraid it would be humid. I was so excited when I checked the weather and saw that it was in the 70s outside! I had promised that I would not lay around all day at home, and with the discovery of how nice it was outside I quickly got in the shower, and headed out as soon as I could. As I was walking to the car I was trying to decide where to go. I have been looking into getting a pair of half chaps to take with me when I go ride at NLR, and to make riding in jeans at the hunter pace more comfortable. It didn't take me long to decide that a mini road trip was in order, so I drove to the lovely town of Claremore, home to one of my favorite stores, The Horse of Course. I could not get anything, and honestly I can get what I want much cheaper online, but I got the lady there to help me try on some boots, half chaps and helmets. And just for fun I browsed through the saddles and skimmed the for sale board bulletin board.
After browsing as much as much as I could without feeling like I should buy something, I bid my farewells and walked through one of the many antique stores a few doors down. After viewing all the booths without finding anything that caught my eye (other than a collection of books by Roosevelt), I was feeling thirsty and ready to be out and about some more. I pulled out my handy android and discovered that just down the street and not far from the turnpike I needed to get on in order to go home was a little coffee shop with great reviews. After some contemplation I decided to try out one of my old reliables, a caramel latte. Most places make them too sweet for my taste, and so far my favorite has been from a little drive through coffee place near my apartment. It still takes the number one spot, but I must say, this was a pretty darn good latte. It was definitely the strongest I have had to date, which was extremely refreshing.
The drive back to T-town was lovely, and the highway was well lined with trees. I also saw a train with 8 engines at the front (I believe that was on the way into town though). They must have been pulling quite a load. Not ready to go back home to my cozy cave, I stopped at the park and rolled down my window. I also wrote the first part of this blog on my phone while sitting there. =) I wish I could sit out on my porch and further enjoy the weather, but my little patio has a really terrible view. Not to mention I have no porch furniture. I should really be productive and clean house before the man gets home. But who wants to clean house when you have had such a busy day?
