Day 3: Semi-Unpacked and the Houston Zoo

On Day 3 of my journey, my mom and I made it to Denny's for breakfast (we didn't miss the exit this time!) and then headed over to Casa de Esperanza to unpack a couple suitcases in the room I will be staying in for the next two weeks. I was able to meet two of my fellow houseparents-in-training and two of the current houseparents, all of whom were SO nice! We all chatted for a bit and shared our excitement for the upcoming year. I unpacked some of my clothes, then headed to the Houston Zoo with mom! Despite the extreme Texan heat, we had a blast touring the Zoo. After that, we left for an early dinner downtown at Ziggy's Bar & Grill. The food was amazing! Houston definitely has not let us down in the food department! After dinner, we went to mass at St. Vincent de Paul's Catholic Church. Hopefully I will be able to attend mass regularly during the next year! Next stop: Whole Foods. My first time at this store and I was pleasantly surprised! A glass of wine while I shop? Yes, please! :)

Below are some pictures from the day:

In front of our hotel, Summit Inn & Suites

 Texas!

Mom in my temporary house

  Mom in my temporary house

 In the kitchen

 In my room

The Casa neighborhood 

Welcome! 

Home :)

The neighborhood 

Casa de Esperanza

Casa de Esperanza

The Houston Zoo 

The Houston Zoo 

Chimp! 

 Chimp family :)

I'll call this one the "thinker" 

:) 

 Asian Elephant

<3

 Ziggy's Bar & Grill

Enjoying a nice glass of dark beer! 

First Whole Foods trip!

Tomorrow is my first day of training. I'm excited and nervous at the same time! I'll be sad to say goodbye to my mom, but I know that I have a great year ahead. It's all in God's hands!

"The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?" - Psalm 27:1