Midnight swimming and new friends

    Last night I met two of Mike's friends, Derek and Cam, who stayed the night. We had another Intern Cottage Gathering. The Dodge's came over as well. We played games, watched Always Sunny, played poker, went on a small walk through the woods, and danced. :) We also went midnight swimming in the lake. Apparently Derek and Cam missed the swimsuit memo........... good thing it was dark outside. ;p
    Dani and I ran into yet more creepers. As we swam in the dark they insisted on us spending the evening with them in inappropriate manners and were very rude and persistent. Of course, as our luck would have it, our three manly men left us on our own while these rude and disgusting individuals harassed us with words.
    All in all, the night was fantastic. Being surrounded by intoxicated individuals is always an adventure in itself.

    These two new guys were sure characters. Cam only drinks appletinis and is a tall, lanky dancing machine. Derek is a polite (when sober) touchy-feely, and loud individual. They were both very entertaining guys who provided a much needed release from the work week.
    On our walk to the midnight swim, Derek thought it necessary to wrap his arm around me and confess his drunken habits. It's always a wonderful feeling when someone comes up to you and puts their arm around you, no matter how much of a stranger they are (as long as they have good intentions). It's a nice reminder that you're important, or somehow appealing to another person. :)

    Of course the Dodge boys were wonderful as usual. Even after the short time knowing them, we are officially best friends. :)

After looking back, it was a night of laughter and enjoyment. I'm glad we have these nights of release in our busy lives here at the Science Center.