You know how sometimes life catches up to you and then before you know it, it seems to be passing you by? Work, dinner, dishes, laundry, grocery shopping, and rent. (repeat these steps every week for the rest of your life.) Last Monday, Fran and I knew it was time to get in the car and leave all of those monotonous chores behind.
$20 (for parking) and $120 (for flash passes) later, we were finally inside our little sanity break abode that is Six Flags over Texas. We rode in the front of the Batman and Mr. Freeze (my personal favorite). But don't worry, Superman, The Titan, The Shockwave, and the Texas Giant were not left out. We also allowed an antique car ride to take some of our day. We gave into a brisket sandwich, cheese fries, a turkey leg, a funnel cake, and two pink things as well. I do not think I will ever understand the instant gratification that expensive, park food can give a person. Once the sweat and blisters began to sink in, we decided to escape to our hotel for the rest of the evening.
The NYLO has become one of our favorite retreats in Dallas. We have stayed at the Southside location twice before, and decided on trying out the Irving location for some change in scenery. The brick walls, extraordinary light fixtures, and exposed pipes welcomed us the instant we stepped foot through the lime green door. It was only a few seconds after we received our room keys that we decided to change into our swimming attire and hit the pool (which was heated and obviously awesome).
Dinner came after our toes and fingers became too prune-y. Spinach artichoke dip and a BBQ flat-bread satisfied our bellies. The hotel had a seating area that had 6 giant egg-pod-things. Fran and I chose one and remained there for about 10 minutes before retreating back to our room and passing out.
Tuesday was not wasted on out day away either. We enjoyed a perfect brunch at our favorite restaurant in Dallas, Ellen's. We, once again, filled our bellies and enjoyed sweet tea and each others' company. We made and quick stop at Texas Teachers for some information ;), and chose our final destination before leaving town, Ripley's Believe it or Not!!
The Wax Museum was up first, in which case we repeatedly commented on their terrifyingly realistic their eyes seemed. Harry Potter amd Johnny Depp were the highlights of my day, while Fran enjoyed playing President and hanging out with Superman and Batman. We also spent time in a glass maze, the Ripley's museum of weird, and failed an attempt at escaping a laser maze. Before we left we, we bout a dream catcher and $45 worth of random candy.
Our day-away trip was a complete success. We ate a whole lot and laughed even more. The sanity break was just what I needed before start yet another week of work and household chores. I wouldn't trade my life anything and it's amazing how just one night away can remind me of how blessed I truly am. <3
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