I am in a hurry, so I'm gonna try to make this short which is always a difficult task. I had the opportunity to go to South Carolina this past Saturday to visit some relatives to celebrate my Aunt Sue's surprise birthday party. I rode with my sister so, of course, we didn't make it in time to see the actual surprise. It was still an amazing day trip and party, though. I love the ride to Liberty, South Carolina---it's right outside of Greenville. I40 through the mountains may not be the most fun course to drive, but the views are amazing! We made it there in great time even though we missed a few turns due to us talking nonstop and listening to Rihanna and Nicki. The party was at my cousin's house which is a cabin style house on a country road. There were bunnies, turkeys, chickens, cows, and donkeys. A perfect South Carolina home haha. Anyways! I've already strayed far from what I wanted to say. They made a slide show with pictures and music for Sue. It was amazing and everyone in the room probably teared up. I'm not sure whether this is relevant or necessary to discuss in the post, but my Aunt Sue has battled cancer for years now. She has been in recession and it came back and well so on and so forth. We have all seen friends or family suffer through the mess of cancer. It seems that my aunt has been battling it for years now, and she still seems strong as ever really. So i feel like this was probably a more emotional bday slide show than normal. But back to that slide show. It was incredible---it started out with Sue, and her husband (looking down from up above), as babies and led into them as a married couple. Next was their three children, then the grandchildren. It showed this family from the very beginning to where they are now. The music was perfect. I have to admit i got teary eyed when I saw my Granny Roxy in a photo. We drove 3 hours and three hours back to Knox in one day, but just being able to visit with family and see that video was well worth it. I always liked visiting Sue as well as my cousin Ronnie. I think i liked them a lot because I probably saw them the least, and there was always something interesting about relatives that didn't still live in East Tennessee. Not only did I get to enjoy the video, I cracked up listening to the ridiculous stories they are always telling----its never a dull moment when you have Sue, Barbara Jean, Ronnie, and the rest of the crew. I wont go on further, and this honestly turned out to be an extremely boring blog. But i just wanted to dedicate it to Sue, who as I said i hardly see, but am still inspired by her life. I hate that she is going through all this pain, but at least she is with the people she loves during it. She has already left a legacy and shown how a God-fearing southern women should be. And by the way----i love South Carolina southern bells haha. My cousin, Heather (sues daughter) says the word "daddy" perfectly. It's like this strange southern drawl, but I love it. I won't go on anymore, but I just wanted to wish Sue a happy birthday and to thank her for her example. I hope this year will only bring more blessings, laughs, cries, and memories for you. I am thankful to have, among the crazy ones, great relatives. On the way back from SC i got some boiled peanuts which is the best! peace and love to whoever might see this!
until the next post,
marcus
Monday, May 16, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
wedding
As expected it has taken a while to finally write the second blog. Hopefully the habit will kick in soon. Mother's Day weekend was busy at work and with everything else. I took Chuckles to Chattanooga to get his grandmother's caddy. The short road trip was nice, and finding a granny's treasures was fun too---kind of like antiquing.
Enough about my fairly boring weekend---ha never! I had the pleasure of going to my good friend, Zach's bachelor party. A few weeks ago, I went to his fiancés bachelorette party. One might wonder how I went to both, but it's clearly due to the fact that I'm just the special one :) Anyways, it has been interesting and humorous to watch and experience the last few weeks of this couple's relationship before they become officially married.
Nicoles got a hotel with her friends for her night. We went to the Old City---after I finally ended a heated debate with a "preacher" on the side of the road, I met up with the ladies. We were on our way to Hannah's but got stopped by the bouncers at Southbound who offered us two free champagne bottles if we came in----bachelorette parties are indeed the best!!!! We had one too many shots (which is like two for Nicole :)), took too many pictures--many of which were of Nicole completing a number of dares that involved random guys at the bar. My personal favorite was her tiara/crown/veil that had springy penis shaped things on it. My idea of the perfect night such as this would be in a big city like Miami or Chicago with multiple bars, maybe a drag or srtip show---one that might be extra personal at the hotel haha. But i enjoyed Nicoles choice of events---it was simple but still just as fun as anything else cause good friends and good drinks can only translate into a good time.
As many know, I never plan on getting married, but I still would love to have the ultimate bachelor party. In all honesty that has pretty much what most days of my life are like ha. Again, a big city---Vegas as the top choice of course---Hangover style, several bars, maybe a strip club and those things. I already discussed with Nicole a stripper, but as no surprise she objected to this. Zach's party was at his brother Wes's house. We grilled out, played pong, and drank from a keg that took three taps to finally work .I was dying to go out to the bars, or call over some ladies. Kyle agreed too. But that's not what our buddy Zach wanted, and it was his big night after all. He just wanted the closest of guy friends, some good food and beer, good music, and of couuuurse a game system. A little game of pool and that pretty much summed up the night. Again, not my idea of what I would do, but Zach wasn't even interested in any ladies. His only lady is Nicole, and he could care less about others. So as the crazy, wild one of the group I might laugh at their ideas of good party before marrying, but at the same time I love it and had a blast at both. I'm excited for both of them, and I know---even just based on how they acted at their parties---which is when, if ever, they had a chance to go completely crazy with their friends and members of the opposite sex. They just wanted close friends to celebrate this huge milestone in their life. I haven't experienced that kind of love, but I know it's real when I see them. Congrats Zach and Nicole. I love you both and CANT WAIT until the big day! On the webpage for their wedding it says I am the most likely to embarrass myself somehow----I hope and am quite confident this will happen :)
until the next post,
marcus
Enough about my fairly boring weekend---ha never! I had the pleasure of going to my good friend, Zach's bachelor party. A few weeks ago, I went to his fiancés bachelorette party. One might wonder how I went to both, but it's clearly due to the fact that I'm just the special one :) Anyways, it has been interesting and humorous to watch and experience the last few weeks of this couple's relationship before they become officially married.
Nicoles got a hotel with her friends for her night. We went to the Old City---after I finally ended a heated debate with a "preacher" on the side of the road, I met up with the ladies. We were on our way to Hannah's but got stopped by the bouncers at Southbound who offered us two free champagne bottles if we came in----bachelorette parties are indeed the best!!!! We had one too many shots (which is like two for Nicole :)), took too many pictures--many of which were of Nicole completing a number of dares that involved random guys at the bar. My personal favorite was her tiara/crown/veil that had springy penis shaped things on it. My idea of the perfect night such as this would be in a big city like Miami or Chicago with multiple bars, maybe a drag or srtip show---one that might be extra personal at the hotel haha. But i enjoyed Nicoles choice of events---it was simple but still just as fun as anything else cause good friends and good drinks can only translate into a good time.
As many know, I never plan on getting married, but I still would love to have the ultimate bachelor party. In all honesty that has pretty much what most days of my life are like ha. Again, a big city---Vegas as the top choice of course---Hangover style, several bars, maybe a strip club and those things. I already discussed with Nicole a stripper, but as no surprise she objected to this. Zach's party was at his brother Wes's house. We grilled out, played pong, and drank from a keg that took three taps to finally work .I was dying to go out to the bars, or call over some ladies. Kyle agreed too. But that's not what our buddy Zach wanted, and it was his big night after all. He just wanted the closest of guy friends, some good food and beer, good music, and of couuuurse a game system. A little game of pool and that pretty much summed up the night. Again, not my idea of what I would do, but Zach wasn't even interested in any ladies. His only lady is Nicole, and he could care less about others. So as the crazy, wild one of the group I might laugh at their ideas of good party before marrying, but at the same time I love it and had a blast at both. I'm excited for both of them, and I know---even just based on how they acted at their parties---which is when, if ever, they had a chance to go completely crazy with their friends and members of the opposite sex. They just wanted close friends to celebrate this huge milestone in their life. I haven't experienced that kind of love, but I know it's real when I see them. Congrats Zach and Nicole. I love you both and CANT WAIT until the big day! On the webpage for their wedding it says I am the most likely to embarrass myself somehow----I hope and am quite confident this will happen :)
until the next post,
marcus
Sunday, May 1, 2011
The Beginning
this is my first blog...I haven't figured out what I really want to blog about so for now it will just be a whole lot of random thoughts from the day. Eventually I might break off into certain themes or topics, but until then this will be the blog that discusses whatever may cross my mind. Who knows---maybe blogging will help me become famous one day :) Until next time....peace ~ one love.....---mal
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