For those of you who missed my blogging, I am deeply sorry. The cleaning and working at Roadhouse got too much for me. I think I was delusional thinking that I could work 70 hours a week... Then I got really sick which in turn, made me a depressed red-headed freak show. But then something amazing happened...
I met a boy. You say, whaaaa???? Lauren isn't a lesbian???? Why yes my little minions, I actually have managed to keep a man around for almost 8 months now. Which beats my longest relationship of 3 months in the ass. His name is Teghen and my dad thinks he looks like Russell Crowe. Let's go with that.
Anyone think so? Anyone? When I told Teghen that my father said he looked like Russell Crowe, he responded with: "Well, it better only be from Gladiator because that movie is badass."
Yes. Yes. You look like a Roman general from AD 180.
As you can imagine, we make quite the pair. He keeps me somewhat sane during my anxious fits and I tell him what to do. It's perfect. In all seriousness, he is the best thing that has ever happened to me.
Other than meeting the man I'm going to spend the rest of my life with - here is a quick yet grand summary of what I have been up so since March 2010:
In late April, at 99 years old, my grandmother went to heaven. She was a constant in my life and one of the strongest women I know. She is deeply missed but I know she is looking down on me daily.
In August, I traveled to Austin, Texas for a multitude of reasons. The first was to celebrate my college roommates bachelorette party in fashion. She wanted us all to wear wigs. Well, here is the result. I looked like Bobbie Sue trailer trash drunk off of box wine. And now I completely relate with Whitney Houston's wig/weave sweating issues.
During the week, Shayla traveled to Austin to pick me up and take me to Port Aransas for a best friend extravaganza. It started with a flat tire and ended with no third-degree burns. We stayed near the beach, made burritos and cuddled while watching Cedar Rapids.
We then traveled back to Austin to visit the world famous cat, Domino. It was the first time I have seen him in years. He was still the same ole cat. Weighing at a built 20 pounds and whining like a bitch.
The week concluded with my MOH duties to my bestest friend Lizz. She married the wonderful man Casey Hill on August 27, 2011.
They are currently lost in North Dakota. If seen, kidnap and return to Texas immediately.
Next on the list was a trip to the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee. Katy Anne & I traveled outside of Knoxville to Kellen & Mike's wedding weekend of bliss. Other than drinking beer, we did outdoorsy activities like above. Holy zip-lining. I can check that one off my bucket list. Look at that face of terror and fear. Never again.
Along with my fellow Aggies, I got to see the beautiful Kellen marry Michael. I am so glad she decided to include us on this special day. It was a wonderful weekend with family and friends. And booze.
In Philadelphia Thanksgiving fashion - Jonathan, Katy Anne & I attended the Philly Thanksgiving Parade. We brought along first-timer Teghen to the event where we saw the shit like above. Always a good time. I'm going to miss this Thanksgiving tradition. Teghen & I concluded the day with having dinner with his mother and step-father. I was so pleased that they included me and that I passed the girlfriend/family test.
In December, we took our Christmas trip to NYC. The roommates, Teghen & I enjoyed window shopping and dinner-n-drinks. This picture encompasses our relationship. I'm talking nonsense and Teghen just stares at me with no emotion.
During Christmas time, I traveled to Texas where I got to see my niece run around the living room 40 times at great speed. She got a ton of useless crap and I got to spend time with my crazy family.
New Years Eve was spent at Texas Roadhouse. With 20 minutes to spare, Teghen & I drove 80 mph to arrive at a house party 10 minutes before midnight. We watched the ball drop in NYC on tv, kissed and then I got tackelled by a dog. Fell on the ground and split champagne all over myself.
In January, Teghen & I ventured to North Carolina for my lovely college friend Keri's wedding. Teghen spent the majority of the time in the Days Inn Airport as I floated around town doing my bridesmaid duties. He is quite the trooper.
February came and I had a lovely birthday and Valentines day. Teghen gave me a beautiful pearl drop necklace, roses and a real rose dipped in 24K gold and re-painted red/green to look like a real rose. Very thoughtful since red roses are my favorite flower!
GORGEOUS!
We also went to the Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers basketball game. After a lot of screaming, the Mavs pulled out with a win!
Now March is vastly approaching. Time does fly. Jeez I'm good with words.
I wanted to keep this first blog back nice and short. Just wanted to tell the world that mamas* back.
*(By mama, I am referring to myself**).
**(I am not pregnant, I am just using mama like I'm here to take care of my internet public. Like I gave birth to you. Abandoned you. Now I'm back and trying to repair our relationship).
"So it's not gonna be easy. It's gonna be really hard. We're gonna have to work at this every day, but I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, for ever, you and me, every day."
-Young Noah played by Ryan Gosling in The Notebook
