Surprise Date #2....Glass Blowing!

For the 2nd surprise date with Brian we went glass blowing!  It is always something Brian and I both have mutually wanted to do so it was perfect.  We had such a great time and I'm sure we will go again in the future.  We knew it was going to be hot but I never expected it to be scorching!  There is no way not to be completely filled with sweat within the first few seconds.  Once you get past the sweat the rest of it is incredibly enjoyable.  While others seemed weary Brian and I both were rather sure of ourselves (though having no experience beyond watching people at the Renaissance faires!) and both were very comfortable.  We decided to team up on one glass blown piece instead of each of us doing one small non-blown piece.  Our helper admitted she didn't pull enough glass so it did end up being a small vase but we loved it the same!  We even asked to use one of the molds and she said normally they don't but in the end she said why not.  It was another groupon deal and so worth it!

















Finished piece!  It's actually orange and blue but you can't really tell from this picture.  After it's done and when we pick it up on Wednesday the colors will be even more obvious!