I was in Grand Rapids, albeit briefly, this weekend. My mom and aunts were planning a bridal shower for my cousin, Allory, the first of us cousins to get married. For the past three months, every call home made me privy to every. single. detail. of bridal-shower-planning splendor. My mom spent so much time and energy on it, but part of me suspects [...]
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I. Arguments I Can’t Help but Start When My Parents Visit
A. Mom
1. Gay Marriage
2. The Fox News Channel
B. Dad
1. How Crappy Steely Dan Is
2. Global Warming
* Embarrassingly enough, I don’t know nearly enough about global warming to conduct a proper debate about it. Just to get my dad riled up, I will usually comment on the current [...]
No Subject, Not at All.
And thus, here I am, back from my blogging sabbatical. (although “sabbatical” implies that my work here is “important” or “paid for,” which! it is clearly not.)
I think what happened is this:
What happened is this:
I kind of…freaked out, quietly, over the holidays.
I went home to Grand Rapids for a few days at Christmas. It was [...]
I STOLED EM
More pictures from Nicole’s wedding, all of which I stole from one BFF, .
Some moments are so great to capture:
If a picture summed up Nicole:
I liked this picture because Tom looked like a little angel:
My boyfriend, on the other hand…
Jody, Jess, and I, Pre-bouquet toss:
Sidenote on Bouquet Tossing: Let me preface this by saying that I think [...]
Just Married (not me.)
My trip up north culminated with the wedding of my friend Nicole, a good friend from high school, and a member of the notorious group “The Giners”
[P.S Most of these photos by Emily/Katey Zoladz/Dudderar or her hubby, Chris. I don't know. I was drunk. Some are by Damon, and JESSICA, WHERE ARE YOURS you LITTLE [...]
I saw two eagles marcus but I looked too fugly to take a picture…
ROCKFORD, MICHIGAN.
One of the things I HAD to do in Michigan was to get apple cider at Robinette’s.
[ps - don't you love that kid on the right who's all, "HMPH."]
Here’s me, looking at a deer that came up to the house.
We took advantage of a nice day and drove to the sand dunes in Silver [...]
Grand Haven. Or Alaska. whatever.
Luckily, by the time we drove into Grand Haven to meet my parents and the winnebago, it was sunny and beautiful (and my stomach wasn’t going “blerblahblerggghh” as a result from the ferry voyage from hell). We took naps on the beach, where I am in. my. element.
The RV was literally parked on the [...]
It’s Fun to Come Home
Things My Dad is Apparently Obsessed with, Now:
– Michael Buble
– Dancing with the Stars
– So You Think You Can Dance
Also, when I went up into “My room,” which is really just the ”Zen Room,” (which my mom uses to express her New Age urges), my mother brought out these Chinese bells that you clang together [...]
It’s uh, nice day for uh..white wed– er, traffic jam.
I went home to Grand Rapids this weekend. I could tell you where this is, but it’s just easier if I point to a specified location on my right palm. [Hardy har, laugh at the Michigander.]
We (Me, Matt, Stadt, Nicole, and Nick) embarked on our eastward journey, in 3498524357 cars, because we are that efficient. [...]
Eye-Candy
OKAY — for my Grand Rapids kids –
Who the hell is Two Eagles Marcus, and why are my friends on his website?!
And why is he promoting a B&W event with “Special Guest” “Teddy” from 8th and Ocean? Why on earth would I want to see that kid in person? He’s a motherfucking douchebag.
My point is, [...]
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I’m listening to Paul Simon and it makes me miss my Dad.
I am also missing Rockford’s Start of Summer Festival.
A trip home is definitely needed. Hopefully sometime later this month.
I just need to fucking regroup.
I need to get it together.
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I normally call Home once a week.
When I was in college, I would have lengthy conversations about all my various school projects and acquired knowledge. I think it was my way of saying, “See? You spend thousands of dollars a year on my education and look at all this shit I know! No, I am NOT just spending [...]
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In the four and a half years that I haven’t permanently lived in Michigan, I’ve found that the urgency to go home grows less and less severe over time.
But then there are certain times that I really wish I was home.
Like when I couldn’t remember how “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat” goes.
I was *this* close [...]
I’m sorry. I vow to update more. Starting today.
From Amalah.com:
I’m also typing this with one hand because, yeah, my entire life revolves around sustaining a 10 pound linebacker infant using only the mighty power of my boobs.
AMALAH aka Amy, my most favorite blogger in the world, just had a goddamn BABY and SHE updates! (in fact, as I have been reading since her [...]
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It’s 2:30 am. Do you know where your Jenn is?
…At the radio station, naturally, and in about three hours, I’ll be making the 360-mile trek up to the north country. I’m saying Yes! to Michigan.
I haven’t been home since…:: actually goes back into LJ archives to look up:: since July 15th? It’s been awhile, then! [...]