Seeing as how I worked the day before, then came home to help sort and organize the trays and all that good stuff, and factoring in the amount of sleep I got before waking up to pick up my aunt so she can prep the food, I was beat. Tired would have been an understatement. It got to the point where I literally just went with the flow, and I didn’t bother to think about anything really I was so tired!

I think the best part about these events, is seeing family you haven’t had the chance to see in literally YEARS! Aunts, Uncles, relatives from all over came to join us. This wasn’t even the wedding! Just an engagement party! Nonetheless, it was AWESOME seeing everyone again. My super tall little brother/cousin and his cousins were present, Grandpa’s and Grandma’s were there and it was good seeing them as they haven’t seen me since I was super young!!! Can’t believe how much time flies these days, it’s a true sign that I’m getting old!

Also in celebration of Leo and Connie’s big day, it was also Uncle D’s birthday!!! So that was a double celebration day which lead to endless beers. Totally worth it!!!

Congrats again, Leo and Connie!!! Now, onto the big BIG day, for real for real, May 12th, 2012!!!

That sums up the entire trip. Everything, and I mean, everything, was super fast-paced I’m just now starting to just take it all in. I took all but four pictures, all from my phone. Seriously.

That’s my super awesome ticket, that I’m going to keep and put in some scrapbook of mine. My first ever ticket across the country, and it just so happened to be paired up with not just my favorite number, but letter as well! So sick!

My cup of ginger ale. It wasn’t even Canada Dry! I was upset, but hey, considering I’ve always had a can of ginger ale for every flight I’ve been on, I figure I didn’t wanna break tradition.

The ticket in. Credentials were vital this weekend, Grand-Am is no joke. If you’re not supposed to be there, you won’t get far. The track facility is BEAUTIFUL. I don’t think I’ve ever been to a more, prettier, track! It was a country club, seriously.

Our baby, #04! Second Grand-Am event, and I believe the 4th or 5th time the car has seen the track. Pretty impressive to see the car bone-stock and being there when the car(s) took delivery, to now. Yes, the second time I’ve seen the car in the span of a month, but she’s running now!

Tires are ever so important in racing, especially when everyone uses the same tire. Making sure your tire pressures are set correctly is key. It’s common to go through a few sets of tires just in practice sessions just to make sure you’ve got the right temperatures and pressures. So that was me. I was placed in charge of tires. Whether it was the grunt work of hauling tires to and from Continental Tire, scraping the wheel weights off the wheels and scrubbing the leftover glue/tape, detailing the wheels, setting the tire pressures, to throwing the wheels on and off the car.

It may sound boring or not fun at all to some people, but I had a blast. I was constantly moving, consistently busy, and tried to make use of my time effectively. Speaking with the team, making sure I had things right, I did not want to be responsible for anything negative at all. (Although, can I really be held responsible for anything negative, period? Look at me!)

Come race day, another role added to my plate. Fire Guy. You know, the guy involved in the pit stop, but not really involved with it at all? He hops out with the pit crew, but just stands there with a fire extinguisher. You may think that’s boring, or lame, but dude, what an adrenaline rush! These cars are flying into the pits HOT, fuel is highly combustible, and fire can and does frequently happen. I had the most important job of anyone. Safety first!

All in all, we finished completed the race and finished in 16th! I was impressed with everyone’s hard work, and I’m proud to say I helped the team to their first ever completed Grand-Am event!

I’m hoping I get the opportunity to join the team once again!! Whether it’s Road America, or Laguna, either way, I’m hoping I can support the guys once more! I couldn’t thank them enough for this Grand Opportunity!

The design team at Nike are really stepping up their game with these flashy colors and products. I’m loving it, and reaping the benefits! =)

The above is the Nike Heritage Gymsack in the Black/Volt colorway. You can find them at a local Sports Authority store near you, or just purchase directly at the Nike Store. Either way, it’ll be $15.00 well spent!

Amazing breakfast over at The Mission Restaurant in San Diego. I’ll review the food later, but I saw this water ad! Much respect!

Screw you, Smart Water, I’m drinking Nika from now on!

DA: “Yo check this out! My Disney Checks and Checkbook came in today!”
Leo: “Cool. Is it all the same character?”
*scrolls*
DA: “Nah man! It’s all the Disney main characters! See? Minnie, Mickey..”
Leo: *flips page back* “Oh, that was Minnie?!”
*scrolls*
Leo: “Ahh…I see! Cool.”
*stares*
Leo: “Pico and La Cienega? Why is it way over there?!”
DA: “Oh I set up the account next to the Toys R Us for their Direct Deposit, it was easier.”
Leo: “Oh, well why don’t you just switch it back to Wells?!”
DA: “Dude…these checks were FREE!”

Don’t tell me you would pass up on FREE checks?! C’mon maaayyyn!

Walking around an “Under Construction” California Adventure, sometimes you forget to look straight up.