So...this week at work has been crazy. Suffice to say, I needed these last two days off.
My sister just turned 21 and planned this weekend out a couple of weeks ago. Was afraid I might not get the time off because of Spring Break and its effect on work. Luckily, I got them.
Got out really late on Thursday and wasn't able to head home after work like I wanted too. Still had to pack, pick up the dog, and whatnot. Went home, watched an episode of Torchwood and went to bed.
Woke up late on Friday morning and had to rush to catch up on all the tasks at hand. Eventually, three hours after waking, I finally had all my stuff together and drove home. They're now expanding the I-69 corridor just south of San Antonio. Non-stop fun for the next few months...oh, who am I kidding, that'll take years to complete.
Got home, chatted with the family and took a shower. Got ready and headed to the mall because my sister wanted to buy a pair of shoes she put on hold. We then went to P.F. Chang's and had dinner. Food was great, service was terrible. I'm such a harsh critic. Dropped by the house to freshen up, gassed up at the nearby convenience store and then headed to the Trade Bar in McAllen.
It was still fairly early, just after 2230 and the place was kind of empty. The staff was trying to hype up the "Green Party" for the evening and so, we waited for my sister's friends to show up. We danced a bit as it was just after midnight and the place was starting to fill and still no sign of her friends. Eventually, when the drag show started, they appeared. The show was entertaining and not TOO over-the-top. The new girl had backup dancers for support. Some club kid tried to hog the show when "soldier" was playing. AND, my sister go "crowned" with a plastic St. Patty's day headband for her birthday. TG, it helped finding her on the dancefloor that much easier for the rest of the night.
McAllen, apparently, has a drought on hot guys. The best looking guy turned out to be one of the first ones I spotted there on arrival. He was the bartender for the back bar. While everyone else "lost" their shirt pretty early, he kept his on for the most part. Did manage to see him with it unbuttoned at the end of the night. Me-ow! At least, I didn't trip the minx that was walking out with him at close.
We ended up grabbing some Whataburger on the way home and watched Bee Movie in bed.
It was great.
Today, we ran errands, cleaned the car, walked to Wendy's, and grabbed some pan dulce. She ended up detailing my car. She is crazy! She is my little Gorda, my sister, my everything.
It's hard to let go. She is an adult and still I am overprotective. All I can hope for is that I taught her what she should know for a healthy productive life. Maybe, she can find happiness where I could not. Whatever her birthday wish, she made me feel proud and alive this weekend. And, for that, I am truly grateful.
To you, Hilda, my love eternal. Happy Belated and many, many more!
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Trade Bar in the heart of Mcallen,Ten minutes from Mexico, 45 minutes from South Padre Island, best night Thursday night as it has been for three years. Male strippers, Diva show, amature strip off this is the place to be on Thursdays! Open 7 days a week from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Bar is 18 to come 21 to swallow!! Thursday nights the bar evolves into a club with a live D.J. and shows and the hottest and friendliest staff of any club in South Texas!! Check out the web site at TradeBarMcallen.com and see for yourself!!
