they let me shoot a gun

So I haven't really written much about the boy on my blog. But things are going amazingly well with him. We see each other as much as we can with both of our crazy work schedules. Really the whole him working night every other 4 weeks sucks and then with me being away for 6 weeks for work again this summer. Oh well - I think we are better with it than most because we both work unusual schedules so we understand the others. Anyway, I've never been in a relationship like this and it is exciting and kinda scary at the same time - but since I met him in January we've talked everyday and I love spending time with him. So he is kinda into guns - and a while back he mentioned taking me to the range. So last week him and his friends went and I joked with him that he needs to take me next time - I went skeet shooting once in college and had a blast, despite being horrible. But he was really excited I told him I wanted to go. So Monday after work we went and I shot a handgun for the first time. And it was SO much fun! 

He taught me the basics over dinner on what I should be doing and how to aim and such. And well I don't have the best hand/eye coordination so I wasn't sure how I'd do. But I was pretty pleased with myself. I first shot with a .22 - which was light and had no kick. Then after I got used to that he let me try the .9 which was a bit more of a beast. So I kept aiming higher than the bullseye - after my first few rounds I was only on the top half of the target - so instead of giving me a new target he turned it upside down. Haha! He was impressed with my skills and especially my form when shooting. So I had a great time and I can't wait to go again. Next time he wants to take me outdoors and with a rifle. 

I love this picture - my target is the one on the left and his is on the right. 

My targets - the one on the left is the one he turned upside down to get more use out of. The one on the right is later when I was using the .9. A little harder with that one!

original marker of DC

modern historical boundaries

So on Sunday Linds and I went on an adventure - she wanted to go to Old Towne Alexandria for a few things so we walked around heading into stores and had lunch. As we were along the waterfront I was pointing out places to Linds and somehow I mentioned that Alexandria used to be part of the original plans of DC. And I was like one of the 4 original cornerstones is at this little park not to far from here. So we went on a historical adventure to Jones Point Park. I found this gem during my GW Parkway adventure when I went to all the places on the parkway for my National Parks Passport!

So from 1791 to 1846 DC extended into Arlington/Alexandria and today there are 40 boundary markers around the original 100 square miles that used to be the district. So it was fun to have a historical adventure!

the small lighthouse at jones point - the marker is in the sea wall by the lighthouse.

gotta get my NPS sign - especially when I have a friend to take a picture!

Last Saturday I went to see Tim McGraw! I bought the MegaTicket package for 9 country concerts this summer and I'm so glad I did. While my ticket was for lawn seats - when they don't sell out the pavilion you can pay and extra $10 and get a seat. So I did that and because I was by myself I ended up with an awesome upgrade - I was in the front row of the 202 section! 

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So that was a fun Saturday night! Plus on Saturday during the day I went to the Herndon Festival with the boy and a few of his friends. One of the couples hosted brunch and then we spent the afternoon enjoying music and walking around and just laughing. It was a fabulous day.

So glad it is almost the weekend - work has been rough and I need some me time before the crazy starts. I can't believe it is June! Time is flying by! What are your fun weekend plans?