50th post today, YES!!!! It seems like it was just three or so months ago I started this little thing. Oh wait, it was. Man, I get addicted fast...
Anyways, this post, once again, is going to be all over the place. Look for storytelling, random bits, and responses. Ready? GO!
*I am currently listening to Bob Marley while writing this. I have to admit, I got into him WAY late. Although, I still wouldn't consider myself "into" him. but I like him now. During our road trip, he popped up a lot. Anyways, he puts me in a good mood. And that is always a good thing.
*Tonight was random, but fun. I had sort of plans to hang out with this girl tonight, but when the day started I thought "I really don't want to do this." So I made myself busy, figuring out that J Beezy is going to be gone next week so I told this girl that I would reschedule and hang out next week so I can visit with J Beezy for a bit. We ended up meeting up with a another friend (trivia wise -- the friend that this girl made out with) and went to a random lake. I didn't bring my swimwear (they weren't ready for that visual anyways) but Hedman (the dude) brought some guns so I shot some beer cans. Good old Alabama fun, huh? Afterward, we went back to J Beezy's and played some Mario Party on the Wii. I definitely think I am getting hooked on Mario Party, both the DS or Wii version.
*Let's get this little bit out of the way. Last night, we took a trip home and back to put some random stuff we have had in the house I live in to put it in my dad's storage shed. While there, I met up with some people that are still in that area that we haven't seen in a while such as an old roommate of mine who is now married with a kid. Since I haven't seen her in at least two years, that was good. Sat with another friend of mine where she worked at PoFolks (a southern restaurant). She was actually the friend that a few posts ago made me question whether I go to Crestview too much. She sort of said something again.
Me: "I don't know where I will be after college, but it won't be here, in this state."
Her (with an attitude): "Yea, it will probably be in Crestview."
Me: "Was there attitude in there?"
Her: "Yea, I'm just jealous cuz you always go there, but you never visit here."
Me: "Let me ask you a question, what does my house look like?"
It was nice to shut her down seeing as how I have been living at the same spot for two years, a spot she has yet to see, and she tried to make me feel bad for not seeing her enough. It was great. But that wasn't the best part of the night. This was:
*In order to go to the storage shed, I had to pass the gas station where my ex-girlfriend (who, I have officially changed in these blogs to be labeled as "you") works. I told my friend who was riding with me that if her car was there, I was going to kind of freak out, but if it wasn't I would be ok. Well, her car was there, and she was outside smoking. Then I saw her hug a dude. As a friend of mine said, it's like being hit with a sledgehammer. We got to the shed and I called J Beezy to ask if I should walk in there. She said yes, I agreed and so we did. I walked in first, went straight for the drinks, and she saw my friend first. When he mentioned that he was with me, he said her face went to shock (my "home" is two hours away, so for me to be there on a Wednesday is really random) then she saw me. We gave our awkward waves, but when I got up there, I got a hug, he got a hug, you said you were glad we came in, I paid for my stuff, and left. Nevermind that my hands were nervously shaking when reaching to my wallet or I stuttered when talking to you or that I about passed out when it was over. Best part though? You told me I should say hi to your friend (which we don't get along -- that is a whole nother post entirely). So I walked up to her, said what's up and hoped she was doing good. I can tell by the look on her face it totally messed her up, in that she wasn't expecting that at all. But as far as you go, hopefully, now that it's over, when you come back in August to go to school, it won't be so bad.
*What won't be so bad? This weekend. I know I go to Crestview to see my sister a lot, but this weekend is special. Her sister and her sister's husband and thier kids are coming. I love her kids. They are somewhere around 7,6 and 4. I need to double check that. But expect plenty of pictures after this weekend. And we are all meeting up for UFC 100 featuring Brock Lesnar (who I like and my sister hates). Our rule during the fights is that everybody picks who is going to win each fight and if you lose you have to take a shot. So this could be fun.
*Final thing to say: followers and comments. I am very appreciative to all the new followers I have gotten. I have tried to check out your blogs as well, but forgive me if I haven't made my way over there yet. Next week, I plan to check out not only them, but the other two guys that the girl recommended over on her blog. And I plan to go check out some old posts I haven't gotten to read, most notably some of Melissa's stories. But I try to leave little small comments (or in jeanette's or the girl's cases, mini stories). And due to request, I have tried to get into the habit of returning comments left on my page. I am still a rookie, but I am getting there. The only one I don't respond too is Wordless Wednesdays, as I try to play up the whole "wordless" thing. But if I have been slacking, I apologize but I will get on the ball. Starting soon. Trust me.
Random lyric of the day:
Look up, I look up at night,
Planets are moving at the speed of light.
Climb up, up in the trees,
every chance that you get,
is a chance you seize.
How long am I gonna stand,
with my head stuck under the sand?
I'll start before I can stop,
before I see things the right way up.
50th post...epic!=)
ReplyDelete"Let me ask you a question, what does my house look like?"
What a fantastic way to stop the complaining.I suppose no one ever told her that the door swings both ways,Honey!
Oh, Mr O, you are so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteFirstly, I just want to apologise if I made you feel bad or slack with my totally stupid demand for a re-comment. Newsflash: I am a dickhead and should've realised that it was Wordless Wednesday! So, um, yeah, I am a moron, and I'm really sorry. And don't worry at all about 'slacking' - no one minds. You're only human after all, with a life outside the computer and what-not. Cut yourself some slack, mate!
Anyway, this post was so action-packed and there was so much to read - as always. I almost feel like there was so much stuff that you could probably make smaller posts about each thing on its own without diminishing the goodness! Not a criticism at all, just a random observation.
This part made me laugh SO much:
"but Hedman... brought some guns so I shot some beer cans"
You write about it like it was such a casual and normal thing to be doing... America (or at least Alabama) is so, so different to Australia.
Well done on how you handled the situation with your ex. It sounds like things are still fairly painful for you, but I think you coped with everything really well.
And so ends another novel-length comment. Enjoy your Friday ;)
Wow, sounds like you had an eventful Wednesday. I think it's good you went in, if for nothing more than you got the first awkward meeting out of the way and it's one less thing to worry about.
ReplyDeleteSecondly, I can barely type right now, it's like my fingers forgot where to hit, I've mis-spelled almost every word on here. It's ridiculous!
Thirdly, I love that I got name dropped, makes me feel happy!
And lastly, have a blasty-blast at Crestview!
GAH! I've just realised that I forgot to say one more thing...
ReplyDeleteHAPPY 50 POSTS!
Keep it up, you marvellous manblogger!
since I'm awake early, let's do this:
ReplyDelete@Melissa:
Thanks for understanding the great number 50, haha. And if you knew this person, you would know that clearly she NEVER got that memo, spot on observation.
@the girl:
you, never apologize. I am though, because now I feel like I came off dickish. If I did, whoa am I sorry. I was trying to kind of fit in that explanation to you with the main point to everybody else that showed up recently that it's not a one way street over here ;)
I would like to think I have a life outside of here, especially this weekend. After this afternoon, I should be out (and then get to play catch up on Monday)
And the shooting thing, for me, is not that common. But down in the south, it most likely is. It was just kind of funny that it worked out like that. Guess the south finally got a hold of me.
Thanks for your comment about my ex. It feels like a journey, but i'm taking my steps.
And thanks, as always, for the novel.
@jeanette:
Yea, at one point, I was like "maybe I am name dropping" but now I am just like eff it. I don't know if you have a counter or anything but I go to your blog a lot (you would think I would just go to youtube, it would be faster). But in the last week, I have played out All Time Low and Cobra Starship thanks to you.
Thanks for the support and shoutout about this weekend and I hope your hands get better ;)
I am about to do my 50th post too! Hold on... I have seven followers. How on earth do you have 30.
ReplyDeleteWe are THROUGH.
@Mr. Christopher:
ReplyDeletesee "the girl" up there. That's how. Check her out.