fave B12: keep it moving

#1 Drove 10 hours on Friday in order to have birthday dinner with my son. I told him that he could have dinner ANYWHERE in town; thinking he'll scream Chuck E. Cheese or something. So where does he choose to have the festivities???? RED LOBSTER! I guess when Chuck adds a Ultimate Shrimp Trio to the menu, he'll holla. #2 Got a chance to see my Uncle Mike. He's the uncle that knows a little bit about everything. He reminds me of my late grandfather and I miss him a lot. #3 Went to see my paternal grandmother on Saturday. I'm almost 30 and I have BOTH grandmothers in my life...that's a blessing. We didn't talk much, but when we do, I don't feel like #6 out of 52 children. It's like I'm the only one in her world @ that moment. #4 Crashed @ my favorite place to stay and stay...especially when my job is not paying for it. I think I do it for more sentimental reasons than anything...lol. #5 Despite mixed reviews, I went to see Diary of a Mad Black Woman. It wasn't as bad as some said it was, but I don't see Tyler Perry @ the Oscars next year. I DO see that brotha @ the bank, though!!! #6 Had dinner @ the Olive Garden aka CarbFest 2005. It didn't matter, because the food was good. #7 Realized that I was on the same strip of restaurants where Simone and I went out on our first date 10 years ago. Back then, Chili's was the spot. #8 Although I grew up in this area, I found myself ready to come back to the dirty south. I do NOT miss my hometown. #9 I promised last year, that I would get her new luggage to replace her wedding present/Ray Charles tour kit/you-hear-it-before-u-see-it-on-the airport-conveyer-belt luggage. Last month, I saw a cute red luggage set on QVC. I was in Target and I saw a 4pc red luggage set...begging to get in my car. I acquired it and gave it to her. It wasn't about being in love with her as much as it was my keeping my word. She probably forgot that I said I would get it, but I've learned that being trusted is a far greater feeling that being loved. #10 Checked out of the hotel and headed back down the highway to pick up my son and take him back to spend his spring break with me and my parents. He spend most of the time sleeping and watching shows on his mini-DVD player. I talked on my cell, listening to XM radio and stopped only for bathroom/gas breaks. #11 My son was singing Smokie Norful's "I Need You Now" and knew the words better than me. I was very embarrassed. His tonality was pretty good for a little boy; maybe he'll sing like his dad. #12 So how can I summarize this B12? Let's see... son's bday gift = $100 hotel stay = $66 movie tickets = $15 candy & soda @ the movies = $16 (ridiculous) red lobster = $52 olive garden = $40 total miles driven = 1300+ total hours slept = 9 (over 3 day period) having a dramaless weekend = priceless