Galveston day 2

Today we made it back down to Galveston for a few hours.  Today there was more  seaweed, which added to the smell that I typically expect from large bodies of water, but it wasn’t that bad.  I saw my first jellyfish, multiple varieties actually all dead on the beach.  How many dead jellyfish does it take for a dangerous animal warning?  I know I’m a wuss, it’s ok.  Today I saw small ones that were purple/blue.  Pretty, but also sad because they were dead and/or dying.  And one had this crazy long tentacle yet, so I was trying to watch my step.  There was also a bigger white-ish one.  That certainly didn’t make me more comfortable in the water.  This is why I have a fear of water I can’t see into - crazy things that can hurt me! lol

I did have a great time in the water.  I tried to relax, release some of my fears.  I really think I was eaten by something water based in a past life, because it’s a pretty irrational fear.  hehe  It is quite relaxing to be in the water, even if it meant I got half of my shorts soaked.  Thankfully I left the electronics in the car.  Next time we’ll be sure to bring extra clothes because each time I go in a little farther.  I think this is going to be a standard trip for us each weekend.  Perhaps even during the week if things are particularly stressful because it’s the best stress reliever ever.

Now i need to get to bed.  I hope I can get tired enough to sleep.  I’m back to waking up within an hour after I fall asleep.  I don’t understand what is causing this sleep pattern, but it sucks.  At least we fixed the mouse wheele so it’s quieter and doesn’t wake us up.  I need to be alert this week though because it’s training academy and I don’t want to be rude during classes and fall asleep or even fight it too hard.  Tomorrow will be awesome though because I get to go in the shuttle motion based simulator and try to land it.  Woohoo!  So sleep is important.  I expect this week to be interesting though.  :-)  There’s also the bonus of a paycheck on thursday.  Hehehe  things are finally settling in!