Day 21

Day 21

I didn't write this weekend because I spent all of Saturday drinking. If you tried to get a beer in Columbus, I apologize, because I drank all of them.

My good friends Jeff and Lauren got engaged on the 50 yard line of Ohio Stadium before the OSU v PSU game, and I went down to celebrate/tailgate with them. Then we went back to their parents' house for an engagement party where I proceeded to drink copious amounts of champagne, challenge friends to dance offs, sing/scream "Faithfully" by Journey, and steal a chocolate cake at the end of the night. You definitely want to invite me to parties.

Subsequently, I spent most of my Sunday in bed with a crippling hangover. As of right now, I plan on never drinking again. That is, until Wednesday evening, because it's the night before Thanksgiving, and who doesn't booze then?


Now Playing: "Ultimatum" by The Long Winters

Day 18

Day 18: What has been the happiest moment of your life thus far?

I just sat here for the last 20 minutes, staring at a blank wall trying to figure out the happiest moment in my life. I have been blessed to have many happy moments, but I think my happiest moment was back in May of 2005 during Memorial Day weekend.

A big group of friends and I went to Gatlinburg for the holiday, and it was a weekend full of debauchery and dance parties. On the second day, we went cabrewing, and I remember thinking, between the big bouts of laughter, that "life didn't get much better than this." The sun was shining, I was surrounded by 20+ of my good friends, the river was high and the beer was cold. I couldn't have asked for more.

The other time that comes to mind is when I was young, in the age range of 4-6. Mom and Dad piled Megs and myself into our big blue van, and told us to bring our blankies; we were going out for a surprise. It was August and the sun wasn't staying out as late and we drove down 71 South at dusk. In the distance I saw the blinking lights of the Ferris Wheel. Mom and Dad were taking us to the Ohio State fair! I was so overcome with happiness and excitement and utter surprise, I started to cry. I will never forget that moment.


Now Playing: "Killing the Blues" by Robert Plant & Alison Krause

Day 17

Day 17: Make a list of everyone you've ever had a crush on in your life, then choose one from the list and describe him or her in great detail.


Wooooo boy. I'm what doctors call "boy crazy." For me to make a list of EVERY crush I've EVER had, the world would run out of paper. I'm serious. I remember having crushes as early as three years old, in preschool. I've always been a admirer of boys, so it's probably a good thing that that admiration wasn't always reciprocated, because I would have probably been Slutty McSlut from Slutsville. God works in mysterious ways.

I will pick a former crush that had been substantial, but I will not give a timeline, because that could incriminate myself.

This crush is a college graduate who went on to become a professor at his alma mater. His birthday is four days before mine; I guess I have a thing for Geminis. He likes all the same music as I do, has a similar upbringing and respect for his parents, and loves sports... although maybe a little too much. He smokes cigarettes, which is usually a huge turnoff, but I kind of didn't/don't care, which is weird. He's smart, he speaks eloquently, enjoys beer and tying one on as much as me. He plays the guitar and soccer, and has a great sense of humor and an easy laugh. He's responsible enough to own a home, but also not responsible enough to quit smoking pot on occasion. He voted for Obama in the last election and can play a mean air piano. I don't know how he feels about Otis Redding, which could be a deal breaker.

And... I hope he never reads this blog, or I would die.


Now Playing: "Remember Me" by Otis Redding

Day 16

Day 16: Describe a favorite place. Focus on how that place affects your sense of taste, touch, sight, sound, or smell.

Is it sad that I can't think of a favorite place? I would think that I favorite place would be somewhere I've visited more than once. I am completely blanking. These are such serious questions, I was clearly not prepared.

There are lots of places that I love: the Luxembourg gardens in Paris, a seat at a dark bar, the beach when there isn't a cloud in the sky, my bed after a long day, High Street in Oxford, Ohio to name a few.

I would have to say that my all-time favorite place would be sitting at my parents' kitchen table with them and my sister, eating a homemade meal or playing Gin and listening to music. When the four of us get together, we laugh so much and I honestly leave feeling so light, so happy. With anything, too much is never a good thing. If I were to live there, or go over every night, I wouldn't enjoy those get-togethers as much. It's just nice to be 100% comfortable and 100% loved.

I think it's just that simple. The food is always delicious. The beer is always cold. The company is always, well, the best.

Now Playing: "Northern Sky" by Nick Drake

Day 15

Day 15: What is the moment that you leave childhood and enter adulthood?

Yeesh. This is a good question today. I wish I had given myself more than 40 minutes to come up with a decent post. I think this is especially difficult, because I often have to remind myself that I am an adult.

I don't believe there was one specific time or event that I can look back on and say, "that is when I became a woman." It sure as hell wasn't the day I got my period, or when I got my first bra. That's just puberty. It wasn't when I got my driver's license. That just meant that I got to drive to school, work, dance class and softball practice.

I guess I left "childhood" when I started babysitting, and the lives of others were my responsibility. No doubt there were times when I would still act childish, but those times happen occasionally at 29-years-old as well as when I started babysitting at age 11.

There are moments in my life where I still wonder when I'm going to feel like an adult, or what I'll be when I grow up. Does anyone else feel that way? Or am I the only one who doesn't have this whole adulthood thing figured out?


Now Playing: "When I Grow Up to Be a Man" by The Beach Boys

Day 14

Day 14: Have you faced fears and overcome them?

Who hasn't? I mean, I guess a few people become agoraphobes and never leave their house in fear that they might have a panic attack, but most everyone else has had to overcome something they were afraid of. (To lazy not to end my sentence with a preposition.)

There have been plenty of times when I faced my fears. A few examples:

- I went to school everyday in middle school even when I knew that I would be made fun of/bullied. I occasionally, though awkwardly, stood up for myself and although it didn't have any teen-flick turnout, it made me a stronger person in the end.

- Pooping in a public restroom. The alternative was pooping my pants. No thanks.

- I gave a few speeches in high school and college where I had to get up in front of a large audience. I'm not sure I could do it now, but I did it then, and didn't faint or get a nose bleed.

Fears I don't see myself overcoming:

- Snakes. I recently had a run in with a 5 inch snake in my parents' garage and I ran away, screaming and crying. It was a really weak moment for me, but I had not been that scared in a long time. It's getting so bad that I can't even look at a picture of a snake. The Harry Potter movies even got a little touch and go for awhile. They are just so terrifying.


Now Playing: "Bloodbuzz Ohio" by The National

Day 13

Day 13: Free writing

I did nothing noteworthy today, except get in a text argument with my ex-boyfriend and a real argument with my sister. Both about nothing. One I started, and one I didn't. The constant in both of these situations is me, but I will only take responsibility for one of them.

My sister has since retired to her bedroom, and it seems my ex has fallen asleep, so now, I'm sitting in front of my computer debating on what to do for the rest of the night. In all my wisdom, I took a 2 hour nap on the couch after I watched a 2 hour movie. I was incredibly unproductive today, and although that was my Sunday plan, I'm kind of regretting it now.

Free writing is boring if you don't have something to talk about. So here's a really cute picture of baby elephants:




Now Playing: "Nice Day for Sulk" by Belle and Sebastian