The Ark Encounter

  

The Ark Encounter. What is it you may ask? Well it's more than what I can say in a blog and more than what I can describe. Located in a rural town of Williamstown, KY, lies a lifetime experience that you have to see to understand. I visited it myself over this past weekend with my mother and husband and like many I was thinking oh this is just going to be some giant religious fest of someone trying to choke their beliefs down your throat. I couldn't have been more wrong. Yes I will say religion and the story of the ark are the main points throughout this incredible museum (which mind you that's all this really is a museum that just happens to be partly shaped like an ark). Yet you will find within it's walls an array of information from the creation of the world (based on the bible), to the story of the ark and the flood, to the ice age, how fossils were formed, influences of modern technology, different areas of the world itself. This museum is still much a baby for it only opened July 7, 2016 and it's creator still has much more to add. Currently open are the museum, a two story restaurant that we didn't peek at, a small live animal exhibit (which we felt needed much work), and within the next few months the zip line and tower obstacle course will open. Prices to get in are rather steep for a museum which below you can judge for yourself (why I say this could be a once in a lifetime experience with these prices).

Despite the prices I do recommend to trying to see this place at least once. Tickets can be purchased there or online at http://www.ArkEncounter.com/. After you receive your ticket you will find yourself moved to a line to get on a charter bus which will drive you the one mile down to the ark itself, the buses also return you to the main entrance. I don't know how others will react to it but myself seeing that creation for the first time in person, why it took my breath away. I mean just think the possibility of someone creating such an enormous vessel using only simple hand tools no heavy equipment, no specialized items, just their bare hands simple tools and hard work. My biggest piece of advice I can offer is this.....wear extremely comfortable shoes and clothing because it's a lot and I mean a lot of walking. Here's a photo of the first of many ramps just to get inside, which I think was a total of 5 ramps to go up.

I feel like this post is incomplete of what it needs to be but I'm not the best review person and I don't want to spoil this experience by giving away too much. It's really something you need to see to understand. I don't recommend taking small children though because they would become bored and restless. This is a museum and a no touch look only type. The museum has 3 levels to explore and the restaurant is located outside across from the gift shop entrance and the live animals are located behind the museum a good little walk away from it though. I advise giving yourself plenty of time to go through this so you can take your time and really read things. It's an incredible experience in my opinion and I know many will go to it and say it was a joke or a waste of time and money, but everyone has their own opinions and no one is right or wrong. This is just what I feel about this place. I enjoyed it a great deal and honestly wouldn't mind a return visit preferably when it's not so hot outside lol (inside is air conditioned). The entire facility was clean, well maintained, and filled with friendly helpful staff. I think this blog post is getting lengthy so I'm going to end it. I know I really didn't do well to "review" this place but it's not my thing and I lack the proper know how to do so. I just wanted to give my two cents about this place I'll tack on just a couple pics but again I don't want to ruin it for people. All I can say is go, go and see it and judge for yourself if you like it great if not that's ok because it's not going to be for everyone's liking. So pet enjoy your day and if you ever venture this way go see the ark of kentucky it's pretty cool place I think.

A fair to remember

A fair. Rides. Games. Thrills. Laughter. Fun. Memories. Yeah freaking right!!!!!! Sorry pet I'm just not a people person and therefore I dislike fairs period. Perhaps in my younger years I may have found them mystifying and wonderful but now I can't stand them. So did I go? Yes, twice even but only to support family in pageants. I mostly went for my young niece who has hit that preteen stage and well can get a wee bit emotional at times. Poor kid she's my clone in every way possible. No she didn't win but I'm still proud of her for trying something new it's more than what I would have done at her age. Back to the fair. Why do people fancy them so? Is it merely for the younger generation who try too hard to act like adults? Is it the mere form of human socialization that people are losing due to technology yet long for it? Is it the lights the sounds the food? I just don't get what draws in such massive amounts of people to these things. Yet pet that's my personal feelings. Still something about when twilight hits and those lights come on and you suddenly find yourself swirling with neon lights all around, well it's enough to take your breath away. In that moment that one simple moment I was captivated by the sounds and the array of colored lights. It was quite beautiful in its own way like a whole different world had stolen me away. Yet the moment fades I return with a memory and a blog post hoping that it was my last fair. So my pet I bid thee farewell till the next post and if you get the chance go to the fair. Then take the time to remember when you were younger and what you felt during your trips to the fair. Enjoy it because memories can be precious things to have, so relive old ones, create new ones, and go to the fair.

When time stood still.....

Time stood still.......everything just stopped. Frozen in this moment as faceless shadows move silently passed. Faint sobs are heard yet all other sounds seem to vanish. Footsteps shuffle across an old wooden floor. One by one each shadow blows past like a faint breeze. Stopping only briefly to release a quick burst of a sob. Hearts have been shattered falling to the ground like glass that shall never be mended. Why oh why time did you have to stop. Why did this befall upon us once again. My dear pet these are the only words I can seem to find given where I am and to what I see. These past 6 months have been so rough so difficult for me. My father had heart surgery, two months later his father passes away, and today we gather to bid our goodbyes to his mother. If only time could stand still even for a moment just a moment so I can breath. So my head and world could stop spinning. I'm drained in every way possible and it doesn't seem to end there doesn't seem to be a breaking point. Time I need you to stop to freeze so I can become a faceless shadow so for a moment I can breath......

Home away from home

Title may be deceive you my pet but this isn't what you think. Home away from home, a place I spend a great deal of time at say every 6 weeks or so. My favorite hair salon is that place. It's only my favorite because of my stylist. She's an absolute angel and has been such a blessing to my life. My pet you may find me going on and on about her but you must understand I've been to so many people trying to find my look and she's given it to me. She's given my hair that drama that I've always longed for as well as a cut that suits me. She's a delight to see and always makes one feel better. I don't know how I got so lucky to find such a talented and special young lady to make me feel beautiful. It takes a rare talent to do that with as stubborn as I am. I honestly could write a book about this angel. Crazy? Perhaps I am, otherwise why would you keep coming back here. The salon is Regis in our local mall. The angel is Carri. I highly recommend her so please do see her to experience the magic that is her. Oh and don't rat me out you can see her and my mother's reflection in the mirror. I'm such a stinker sometimes.

An Endless Journey

Life. It's an endless journey full of countless twists and turns never knowing what is coming. Challenges. Joy. Sadness. Pain. Love. It all comes in some way some form. A weary road traveled seems to have no end. So I wonder then my pet why do we continue walking down that path? Why do we seek this endless journey from the moment we're born till our last breath? Even then who says that this journey ends there. Oh my pet my greatest secret can any of us really answer these never ending questions. Tumbling. Turning. Twisting. Falling. Standing. Walking. Moving forward. Step by step we continue weathering the storms, embracing the sun. Tranquility. Peace. Hope. Oh my how those things take us by such surprise as we muster through this journey. Could it be possible that it's those moments that make this possible? It's little moments of pure sunshine in our darkest moments that seem to stand out. My dear pet could that be the answer, the point of this endless journey we take. That we are to live and walk for the sun, to be the light for others who see none, to grow and learn how to find these moments of pure bliss. Perhaps the darkness just helps us appreciate the light more, to help us know it's real. Regardless of the questions or the answers we find there is one thing I know for sure my pet, and that's none of ever take this endless journey alone. At times it may seem that way because you don't see anyone around, but I know better and so should you now. For no matter where at we are on this journey, somewhere close by someone is always watching, always protecting, and always loving us. So take my hand and come with me on this endless journey I promise it may be hard at times but with me my pet it will be one journey worth living for.

Spring fever

Oh I can just feel it my pet, can you? It's there so very close yet still so far away. Spring. My favorite time of year when everything comes to life after such a long winter's sleep. A time of new beginnings new life a whole new world. Some spring flowers have begun to bloom around here, small and tiny but they are there peeping up at me. Why even a few stray dandelion are popping up. Birds are singing. Squirrels are running about. It's a lovely sight to see after such bitter days. Slowly day by day it's even warming up. Sadly though spring doesn't really start for nearly a month still so overnight this could all vanish. Oh I hope not for I need you spring I really do. So until it's here I'll take what days I can and let this spring fever run rampant through my veins. Soon you'll be here to stay and when you do I hope good things come too.

Little red bird

Little red bird looking at me, oh what is it that you see? Have you come just for a visit? Can you stay? Tell me oh little red bird what secrets do you carry upon your wings. Can you tell me of your journey far and free, oh please little red bird won't you share with me. I see you there watching over me, could you be just a visitor from above sent here to check on me? I often wonder as I see you sitting there what it is you keep from me. To see where you've been and to know the things you know. Oh little red bird how I wish you'd share those secrets with me. But alas I know it cannot be so I bid thee safe travels as you fly away from me, hoping that one day you'll come back and share your secrets with me.

Life's Changes....

Life's changes can be quite terrifying. They can be big or small. They can affect every aspect of your life from financial, to living, your health, family, friends, even your mental state. They can bring devastation and complete failure or it could end up being the greatest thing that ever happened to you. I myself prefer to think of the latter, that making a life change will turn things around for the better. For example, as I myself have been doing you could never exercise then decide to add some. Yes it will wear you out or make you ache but if you stick it out look what happens. Your health will improve as will the quality of your life. It even will boost your moods. Another thing you could do is change a career take a different path, see where it goes. You could go back to school just to enhance what you all ready know or learn something new. Make a new friend. Get involved in some sport or activity. Just keep in mind my pet that no matter what changes you make it will be new and ultimately terrifying. Yet if you stick with it keep pushing forward then you just may be glad you did what you did because of the impact it ends up having on your life. So my dear pet what changes for your life are you willing to try this year?

New year new chapter

So we are in a new year, 2016 to be exact. Like many I'm sure many new year resolutions were made only to be broken in the coming months. So why make them? Perhaps for the fun of it I guess. Yet the start of a new year can be a great opportunity to start making small changes to make a better you. Make healthier food choices, start exercising, be involved with volunteer work, help others, smile more, live more. It sounds terrifying and it can be but just remember my love I'm here helping you along in this new year. Together we can do it! As for  myself I'm trying to improve on both my physical and emotional health. I want to be stronger in both areas of my life. So I guess that's all I have to say for this subject. Not much I know right. Don't worry my pet I'll do better next time.