Taryn's bday

Yesterday, we celebrated one of our most honored Republic member's bday. Yes, she has turned 43 (I think) with the amazing super power to turn 12 when she becomes giddy on Petrone.

A bunch of us whisked her away to the mountain of most magic and rode rollercoasters all day long. I have to say: I'M GETTING TOO OLD FOR THIS! Maybe it's not my age - maybe the rides are getting rickitier, maybe the G-forces acting on my spine and neck are just stronger, or maybe the damn harnesses don't feel as secure as a good ol climbing harness. Whatever the case, I'm sore, exhausted and my neck hurts as if I was rear ended 20 times by a student driver. Yes, it was quite fun.

Not having been out there since 1997 (I think), the whole gammut of new coasters was fun to experience. My favorite by far was "X". It's a weird coaster where you're basically hanging off of a single axle, and start off going backwards. But somewhere along the line, the forces that act on your seat flip you around facing forwards... then downwards, then upwards. I think I had the best seat on the train - the very front. A few of those drops you're facing directly downwards with nothing in front of you - that was awesome. I hadn't laughed that much on a roller coaster since 1997.

We all headed to my parent's restaurant afterwards. Ordered lots of food for people - I think they enjoyed it. Can't even remember everything that I ordered - I think there was tuna tempura wrapped in shiso leaves, monk fish liver pate, kobe beef steak, crab meat chile relleno, sushi, and other stuff. Was a little worried for Taryn - wasn't sure if all the solid non-blended food would be digestable for her stomache.

All in all, had a good fun full day doing something different from climbing.... oh my god, what did I just say?!