The change of command party was so much fun on Friday night! Part of me felt like I was at a college sorority function because each squadron there had matching shirts or themed outfits. VAW-115 looked quite classy in their black and green striped rugby shirts. There were games and tournaments of beer pong, flip cup (note: Iowa Staters, Glenn and I represented in a fashion you would be proud of :)), shuffle board, darts, etc.Each squadron also did their Role Call. Each squadron or a representative of each squadron, introduced themselves with either a Top Ten list, limmerick, interperative dance, skit, etc. Some of them were hilarious! Those that weren't got the gong and the boot off stage. The Navy truly understands how to throw a party. Thanks to all the Skipper's for the $13,000 tab! Free grey goose and tonics for me all night!
Yesterday Glenn and I lounged, picked up the car, did some grocery shopping, went to sushi with some friends and played Rock Band. A nice little Saturday. :) Something interesting I didn't realize til yesterday though. Sushi rolls (ala Rainbow Roll, Dragon Roll, Spider Roll, etc) do not exist in Japan. That is an American thing. Most of the sushi the Japanese eat are what you know as Nigiri. There are california rolls and a few simple rolls, but none of the fancy rolls we have in the states. For those of you planning on coming to visit, practice your chopstick skills. No forks around here. A good practice would be eating noodle soup with chopsticks. Then you'll be ready!
I hope everyone is having a good weekend!
