whitereflection | a nap is tempting (Reply)

First day of the year that we've had to turn on the AC. Not *that* hot, but woooo, gotta love that humidity.

Went to the zoo first thing when it opened. OMG Memorial Day weekend madness ~~this is Spartaaaaaaaaaaaaa!~~. Definitely the epitome of a summer zoo trip--so much sun (yep, I'm burned), and you're sticky from sweating, hair's a mess from the wind, blind from so much bright sunlight. Got to see the new butterfly pavilion, which is very neat. Though it seemed that today was insect copulation day, no lie. And darned near every other animal was excreting :p Including one bird that bombed my mother as we passed under some trees--got her t-shirt sleeve, a big splot on her arm XD Oh, we were so grossed out (and laughing XD; Lulz, Mom!) Lucky for her she had a bunch of napkins in her backpack, and her water bottle. ...she said it was hot when it hit XD XD XD

Afterwards went to a nearby burger joint that is one of those iconic Omaha landmarks (been around since at least the 1960s), yet I'd never been before. Called Zesto's, it's the sort where you order at a counter, but the only seating is el cheapo picnic/patio tables outside. Another quintissential experience, being out in the sun and wind at a rickety table, with a massive omghuge sloppy burger, fresh battered-fries, and real soft serve ice cream (like not the blah version DQ has) dripping off the cone faster than you can eat it. Messy, messy, messy. But something that has to be experienced at least once.

I'm so, so glad tomorrow's another day off 8D So need it.