We went to Universal Studios for Kendra’s Mom (Wanda)’s 60th birthday. Wanda was anxious to show us her favorite ride (Shrek) and generally to spend time at the park together with the family. This was my first time at Universal (I find no reason to go anywhere besides the Magic Kingdom (MK) while in Central Florida), and I had a nice time. Most importantly, it seems Wanda had a good time.
I had mixed feelings about the park itself. I guess I understood how adults with no emotional ties to the parks (e.g. MK) react. It is a bizarre thing to be in such an artificial environment. I am so familiar with the MK that even when I don’t feel entirely immersed, I at least feel like I’ve come home to my old bedroom on a trip home from college.
[Oh yeah, and a little ground-animal flogging for your enjoyment.]
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Dad was good enough to meet me this morning at tennis courts about half way between our houses. He has been looking for someone to play with that isn’t interested in the competitive game, but in what he refers to as “a game of cooperation.” It has been a while since I’ve moved around in any really deliberate manner and I was certain I’d fulfill my visions of broken ankles and bones sticking out of my skin (I can be prone to some dramatic thinking), or maybe a heart attack.
I shouldn’t have feared though, Dad was great at showing me the basics of the forehand and encouraging me. It was amusing how much I’d be shuffling all over the court and it seemed as if Dad was barely moving. He says the Economy of Movement will come.
I had a great time, though I tired quickly. Gotta start somewhere (over and over, it seems). And no broken bones. Yet.
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Changing things around over here. Looks different but still as squirrelly as ever.
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