730 day adventure!

A counterpart post. It seems necessary even though I'm not a huge advocate for plastering a relationship online. It's been a wonderful 730 days...or two years, and I feel really lucky. I've learned so much and we have grown so well together. It's always an adventure getting to know someone and getting to live with my counterpart has taught me so much about sharing space and about myself. Continually syncing with another person is such a delight. But most importantly, if you haven't learned to say "I'm sorry", "You're right", and "I was wrong" then you might as well not even be in a relationship. I mean, am I right? **

So enough said, here are a few of my favourite pictures over the course of the two years we've spent together;

In one of our favourite places-Portland, OR. Sporting his French Press from Public Domain.

I love this picture of him. Well...I guess I love all pictures of him.

In Milwaukee, Wisconsin seeing Spoon for New Years Eve. Ringing in 2010.

This was a crazy night, but the concert was a blast.

Picture got kind of messed up, but I adore it anyway.

Oh fabulous Hilton Head, one of our many awesome vacations taken in the summer of 2010.

Taken at Dolphin Head

At one of my best friend's houses for her birthday bash. I love this picture of us together hangin out in the city.

In Savannah in the summer of 2010 on our 18th story balcony to the hotel.

More from the Hilton Head trip. Eric came here continually throughout his life and it was important that we saw it and spent time here.

His birthday after dinner celebration that we had in Hilton Head.

We never mind taking time to break for pool.

I cannot forget to mention that he got me one fabulous gift! or two...

I knew that these were coming and I could not wait to open these bad boys this morning, let alone wear them out on our date this evening. Don't worry, I 'Daria'-ed them up with a mini skirt and flattering top. Needless to say, the reaction was very good. I'm very thankful! ::endless stream of smiley faces/exclamation points::

(that's much more convenient to read out...yeah?)

**So that string of sentences together with me ending it "am I right?" reminded me of an episode of 'The Simpson's' that Eric and I watched earlier. I thought it was funny because I only noticed it after I re-read it after it was posted and then remembered laughing about it earlier. TWO-FER! Here's the clip;

ENJOY!

vacation wrap up.

Alas. Blogging again.

And it is a rainy day! bonus.

I've been putting this of for far too long simply because so much has occured. I think I've seen Metric, Gone on vacation to Hilton Head/Savannah for a week, saw Phish, and worked at another store location, and got a stellar new phone! We've also cleaned this house up so damn well and have added things that make it way personal. So where to begin?

Lets start with Vacation (and end with it not really in the mood to go on about the last four weeks). What an amazing time. Of course, when it includes Eric and I, nothing will be conventional. Our vacation started with us landing on the Savannah runway to only receive a voicemail stating that Eric's Grandmother had been hospitalized for a stroke. Unaware of the severity or the lack there of, had us renting the car (a convertible!) and getting to the Hilton Head hospital in a frenzy. We got there to find out that she had a minor stroke, but would need to remain inpatient for the next few days. Also, this vacation was not one that was planned to include just Eric and I. His cousin, her husband, and their new baby were also to meet us up there. Last minute, his aunt, uncle and two other cousins decided to come down. This only added to his grandparents and Aunt & Uncle already living down there. The first few days were revolved mostly around family mostly because of his grandmothers condition and Eric's birthday that was on June 1st.

Our first two nights were spent in Downtown Savannah. Our first night we ended up getting back in the room exceptionally late and settled in with some episodes of Arrested Development. The second night we went around downtown Savannah and knocked back a few at Eric's favourite pub, Kevin Barry's. We had a great time roaming the cobblestone streets as the drinks made us melt into the night-time heat. What an enjoyable night. It was kind of nice to stay in Savannah for our first two nights while everyone was back in Hilton Head. It allocated long drives at night in the convertible enjoying the Savannah nights. Hilton Head/Savannah are such beautiful places. I love the minimal sign-age that is found throughout the island--and how everything is hidden and classy. It was also nice to walk out your hotel and down to the nightlife of downtown.

Our next three nights would be spent at the Westin in Port Royal where our room would be equipped with a private balcony overlooking the ocean. These things occurred in three days/nights; many complaints would be made to the front desk resulting in candy and sodas, hours worth of conversation on our balcony at night, a fantastic birthday dinner followed by billiards, naming and making friends with a huge spider on our balcony, A couples massage/jacuzzi & tons of champagne and the amazing spa, hangin out in the ocean and on the beach, racking up a huge phone bill, and room service that consisted of Nova Lox! The setting of this hotel made it so easy to relax. It seemed like every hotel that we stayed at had a different feel and had a different advantage. We loved the privacy of the balcony at the Westin on the beach but loved the openness and height of the Westin we stayed in on our last two nights overlooking downtown Savannah.

This vacation really rejuvenated us. Especially Eric. He needed this vacation. Normally after 7 months of being here, I am in dire need of a change in scenery. Eric hadn't really had a proper vacation in 3 years so we both indulged in what vacation had to offer. We both made an ecstatic effort to get the new EVO 4G Sprint phones that came out a week or so ago during one of our last days there and now are both enjoying the perks of 4G on the now network.

I think in my head, I still think I am there sometimes. I love how free the week was. How happy Eric and I were (and how i'm glad that transcended so well to our life back home). I wish we could go back there. Although, I wouldn't want to stay again there next year, we decided every other year we will find ourselves in Savannah/Hilton Head. Eric's family has been going there for so many years, so he was so anxious so show me around and that was so great to understand why it meant so much to him :)

some pictures that were taken by Eric and his beloved tri-pod.

Us at Sea Pines

The Westin in Savannah. We stayed here our last two nights.

I loved this hotel.

on the balcony at the Savannah Westin

Erics Birthday :)

Lightning over the ocean.

Eric was messing around with his camera during one of the most insane thunderstorms I had ever been in. We were on our balcony and the thunder was so loud and the lightning just about blinded me. How amazing. This shot was taken at night. Around 11:45 pm. That's how bright this lightning was.

downtown Savannah at night

If you find yourself wondering if there were any downfalls on the trip--there were! No Chipotle FOR 150+ MILES. If you go to Hilton Head you better not find yourself craving your beloved chicken burrito bowl or tacos slathered with barbacoa and sour cream ;)

Life has been good. We have been living comfortably and at the end of the trip it did feel good to come home. After being in so many different clean houses of his relatives and staying in hotel rooms that got cleaned, it inspired me to make a drastic effort to keep the house super clean when we got home. I've been pressuring Eric like crazy to clean is office to make it double as a hang out room since it is so big. Since mentioning, the office has become quite clean and is now equipped with a new 52" flatscreen. Good stuff. Our house is finally ready to show off!

What has been keeping you busy??

ranting and raving. (mostly ranting)

Does anyone know what time it is??

(resist the urge to say "TOOL TIME!")

IT IS RANT TIME.

I hate to do this, but I'm really upset and disappointed.

Why, you ask?

BECAUSE I THINK I AM OFFICIALLY SICK.

I have been drying to rid this horrendous feeling by downing a few shots of scotch by the hour.

This is out of being extremely desperate.

I have done EVERYTHING to prevent getting sick.

Washed my hands obsessively, especially before I eat, I take vitamins, I've been gurgling with Listerine, I brush my teeth, I drink a ton of tea and water, I eat healthy, I get adequate sleep...

HOW HAS THIS HAPPENED?

Why maybe it is people ignoring their symptoms and heading to class, work, the gym, wherever.

I despise this. But in a sense I understand it. I think half of it is denial or ignorance.

But for all you College of DuPage students...hacking everywhere you go.

Sick joke.

But as I was talking to Elyse about this, she said that she only skipped class when she was REALLY sick. "Teachers are not understanding enough to it and sometimes missing a class because you're sick is not an option."

Unfortunately it is totally true. People take advantage of it. I never miss class. I have to have a really good reason. However, not going makes me look lazy and like I do not care about the course. (This is mostly true) but I have never let this get in my way.

I like to look attentive.

So here is me...feeling awful and about to head to class.

I have good reasons; I have to turn in my 8 pg term paper that heavily impacts my grade

and I'm also getting my math test back that I took last Wednesday. These are my first two periods and after those I am going to head home and chill out until work, yes, WORK.

I have never called off before. I don't know if I will.

But I feel like if I didn't I would be going against EVERYthing I cannot stand.

Ignorance.

I would just be getting more sick in the process, and perhaps pass on these germs,

but I feel awful. I will give them a call soon.

This also does not help because I am expected to be seated in a car tomorrow night for 13 hours for the trip to Hilton Head, SC. I am not driving, but I don't think that will make it better.

I just cannot even believe it. I think I am going to go to the DR.

WHICH BY THE WAY, NEVER HAPPENS.

Okay, okay...

On another note. I don't think this is a rant, so you can relax.

I know you're probably either saying;

"stop bitching or I agree 100%"

So moving on to a subject I enjoy...my hair :)

So some of you may know that all I have wanted to do with my hair is...as I say;

"Rapunzel that shit."

About three or four years ago, I cut my hair MEGA short courtesy of a razor blade.

see here;

my senior year of high school.

[2005-06]

I enjoyed this short style for awhile.

Then it hit its awkward phase...

Then I started wanting long, long hair.

During my "awkward phase" I was around one of my best friends at the time...

she had super long hair and I always envied it.

Lets also mention how my hair seemed to grow SNAIL PACE.

After a bit of patience and years going by...flash forward to now.

These were taken last night.

[ keep in mind..the hair is the issue..not my no makeup face ;) ]

see, but since my hair is so thick, I'm constantly fooled by its length.

People with thin hair appear to have longer hair because it falls straight and flat. Mine is full of odd placed layers (done by me of course) and volume.

I am not complaining. It would just be nice to have it look as long as it really is.

I am excited for my hair because it's finally getting that that "long length".

I want it down to my waist. Seriously..think Rapunzel or Jasmine from Alladin.

I want to "wear my hair".

Hopefully summertime will be starring some long locks on my head.

I cannot wait!

So back to what I was saying..I'm going to be heading off to school any moment now.

gag me with a spoon, I feel awful.

but on the bright side..the Doctors office line just opened.

PUT ME ON A Z PAK!

sincerely,

a sickly tessabee.

"...so you can love me on the sly"

WOOHOO!

Another great weekend.

I had a great day at work on Saturday.

I guess we could talk about how much I'm really starting to love that job.

Sometimes the hours get really long, sometimes I hate the cookies, but most of the time..

It's awesome.

I literally get paid for doing something rad. I decorate cookies, people!

I sit around with some of the coolest people, laugh, and listen to tunes.

I feel really lucky. I really like what I do.

I also feel really lucky because I am with someone who is awesome in every sense.

I had another great weekend with Eric. It was pretty laid back. We need the rest.

We had a busy weekend last weekend and we will shortly be having another weekend;

driving to Hilton Head for Thanksgiving! How awesome! It will be a blast.

You know what road trips mean?!

...road trip playlists! :)

Two peas in a pod, I'm telling you.

We caught up on our CSI, Curb, & Always Sunny & we grabbed lunch out today.

All in all...

Very enjoyable weekend (:

Anywho, I made this good dish tonight for dinner and Eric loved it.

I will admit, it was pretty tasty. I'm just grateful he likes my cooking!

It was an Angel Hair pasta with basil, garlic, tomatoes, and fresh Parmesan.

.

Here's the recipe!

(I made small changes- but not many)

It is really simple but pretty tasty!

try it!

I hope everyone had a great weekend!

Tessabee

song on right now: Phoenix (1901)