Trip to New Jersey

Most of you know that Brian (my brother) is a UKC certified judge for dock jumping. He also gets the fun job of traveling everywhere for his job. Hence the reason I went to NJ. He needed a secretary for his event. You also know that I am in school and I was nervous I wasn't going to get my homework done, or I wouldn't be ready for my test on Monday. I decided to go anyway, mostly because I wanted to fly on a plane again. I hadn't been on a plane in 5 years! I love airplanes, especially take off and landing. This was my first time flying alone. My dad walked into the airport with me and I did the rest alone! (I felt like an adult, it was wonderful.) I even got a whole row of seats to myself!

This is where I sat, and they gave us PEANUTS! I was kinda shocked but they were really good.

When I landed in Baltimore, it took almost three hours for Brian and I to get back to the event. This meant lots of quality brother-sister time. Lots of looking out the window and lots of country music.

We went over many rivers and through hills but my favorite part of the drive was when we went under a river. That's right, UNDER a RIVER. The Baltimore Harbor Tunnel.

The drive was beautiful.

When you drive so much you eventually need gas. Fun fact: In New Jersey you are not allowed to pump your own gasoline. (Diesel is an exception.) It was like stepping backwards in time. These men would stand outside and wait for cars to pull in and they would pump your gas for you. This would be useful come winter in Michigan.

The event was held next to a sod farm. I didn't know there was such a thing. I knew about sod and what it was, I just never realized it was a place like this. It was pretty. Green grass for miles. 

(The windows were really dirty)

This was my first time as a secretary for UAD, I did okay. As long as everything was done on time, Brian didn't complain. He did a good job as always, and there were so many people and dogs! We had over 30 dogs in one splash!

All in all it was a good weekend. I finished all my homework, and Brian and I didn't get in any fights. We were even provided with a beautiful sunset to end our trip to New Jersey.