What MADE your day today?

[Writers Bloque]

Hilda, what is stopping you from packing a bag and fucking off to narnia too?

Lack of motivation, I think. I've done a lot of travelling, visited a lot of places, lived in quite a few. Just the thought of going to an airport and getting on a plane triggers a negative response. I begin yawning and feel the onset of a headache.

I'm probably missing out on the Narnia reference. I haven't read the Chronicles and know them by name only. They're about children going off to magical lands, right?

Yeah thats the reference, but the saying means to just go off aimlessly when supposed to be somewhere, I.e. supposed to be at your desk, but you wander off to do something other than what you are supposed to do. The reference is about the kids in the book going into the room with the wardrobe, when not supposed to. The whole series was an allegory of the bible, or at least the later half, mixed with the horrors of ww2. Supposedly, as one of my old professors said, it was a love letter to those who refused to fight, using their religion as a basis for not fighting. The kids did not want to be swept up in Narnia's war, but were, and changed its fate for the better, but then, left it alone for the world to change again in their absence. Basically War = not god, but also Intervening = not good, because the long term effects down the road. But to boil it down, basically to go somewhere while shirking responsibilities. Thats how I use the reference. Like a guy called into HR from the third floor. He leaves his tasks to flirt with the secretaries, so the boss written him up, and in the meeting I told him to stop fucking off to narnia and do your damned job, since HR director left it to me to go potty.

[MintJulie]

We have a wedding to go to today.  First time in so long. And the first with Dan and the two girls.   So excited.   

And Dan wanted to skip the wedding and just go to the reception.   Nope nope nope., Not skipping.  I love the ceremony.  The bride being walked down the aisle is my favorite thing. 

I'm going to be dancing all evening. 

[ObiDongKenobi]

I'm probably missing out on the Narnia reference. I haven't read the Chronicles and know them by name only. They're about children going off to magical lands, right?

They are much more allegorical than just "magic lands".

[Hades]

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I'm going to be dancing all evening. 

The thought of that brightens my day.  

[MintJulie]

The wedding was beautiful. I only cried 4 times during the ceremony. Haha. Then during the daddy-daughter dance and mother-son dance at the reception. 

My feet are still throbbing from the dancing. The DJ wasn't the best, but we still had a great time.

I wasn't in a drinking mode and only had a gin and tonic, and a captain and coke. Otherwise water.  We were planning on Ubering home but my drinks were early in the evening.  So I was fine to drive. And on the way home we decided to stop at a 24 hour restaurant for breakfast at 12:30. Not my decision but the other three were insistent. As we were eating, two of the groomsmen from the wedding came in and we made room for them.  Then the mother of the groom and he date. And then another couple.  Next thing you know we're pulling tables together and there was 12 of us.  And being the sober one - OMG were they loud.. But breakfast was fantastic. Best bacon I've ever had. 

A fun night celebrating a beautiful couple. But I might need foot surgery.  God are they sore.

[Pornhubby]

What made my day was reading your story. I’m picturing all of those drunk groomsmen eating breakfast at 12:30 in the morning. I had a vision of the movie Diner. One of my favorites.

My friends and I used to meet at a diner called Cindy’s in Dallas, after the clubs closed at two in the morning. Nothing like jamming down some bacon and eggs on a drunk stomach.

Hope you feel better. Foot massage and toe sucks available. Let me know. I’ll be in the bomb shelter.

[Shiela_M]

Was down in Milwaukee the last couple days with my friends. Shannon is being really.cool and relaxed about everything, she's not letting anything bother her, but then again nothing seems to be going wrong. They've been planning this thing for so long, she's just ready to finally get it done. We had a rehearsal type dinner the other night, and then those that could went out to Dave and Buster's for some drinks and fun. Amanda is more into the games then we are, but when we're all doing it together like that it's a blast. We do the carnival game stuff sometimes and get the points to trade it but I think that is ridiculous. Spend $25 on your card to play games that last a second so you can go trade it in for 5 pieces of .$50 candy... we spent most of it in giant pacman though.

The part that I could put in what ruined my day was, James was there. He would NOT leave me alone either. Flirting and touching and acting like we were a couple. Shannon begged me to be nice, and he 2as biying me drinks, so I put up with it as the entire day was such a good time we didnt want anything to spoil it. Also, he's a very good looking guy, and I was kind of enjoying the attention, so it was easy for me to ignore some of the "accidental" touches. He's had his dick in me, so him grabbing my butt seems a bit moot.

The next day I just didnt feel like driving home, friends were off for the week, and decided to just stick around a hit longer. We went out to the zoo, did some shopping and I spent WAY too much, went out to a fondue restaurant, and then we just went back to Amanda's apartment where we just talked drank wine and had a nice relaxing evening.

Weddings this weekend so I probably wont be around here on Saturday and Sunday.

[msslave]

Around noon wife and I joined the cat on the front steps enjoying another nice day. After a while I looked up and saw our neighbor crossing the street and heading towards us, a small covered dish in her hands.

As she reached us, I saw two yummy looking cupcakes. Turns out yesterday was their youngest daughter's first birthday. At one there wasn't a party for the kiddo. They did make sure there were a couple for the old folks across the street.

They've brought us a few meals since my cancer started and wife drove me to the VA ER several weeks ago. They're big cheese lovers and if I can get myself straightened out enough to get to my favorite cheese shop in Wisconsin, I'll be picking up an assortment for them.

Have I mentioned before we have good neighbors.
 

[Pornhubby]

My son returned from Europe early this morning. I haven’t seen him in more than two months. So we drove home in the middle of the night, had some adult beverages, and caught up on things. He’s such a good kid, and I’m so proud of him. Today it turned out his vehicle needed some attention, because it’s been sitting in the heat outside for two months. So we got him a new battery, and power steering fluid, brake fluid, window washing fluid, lots of fluids. And it’s just so nice to be under the hood with your progeny, working on the car together. Very enjoyable. It was a great day.

[Freesnowden]

And it’s just so nice to be under the hood with your progeny, working on the car together. Very enjoyable. It was a great day.

That's excellent!

[Freesnowden]

Have I mentioned before we have good neighbors.
 

I love hearing about neighbors helping neighbors. I sure hope your VA is better than mine. Get well soon!

[Shiela_M]

I'm off for my best friends wedding. Hope you all have a fantastic weekend and don't do anything I wouldn't

[Pornhubby]

I would love to meet you at a wedding. Drink. Dance. Go up to your room and fuck the shit out of you until dawn. Just saying.   

[msslave]

Slept all through the night. First time in days. Doctor increased my medication helps with nerve pain. The bone cancer in my left hip fired up last Sunday and that shoots pain all down my leg.
Don't know if it was the extra Gabapentin that helped or just the exhaustion catching up to me.

This morning as I was setting up the outside chairs for breakfast al fresco, neighbor called me over. She makes her own edibles. Says they help her sleep and enjoy a pleasant Dreamland. Offered me some on the QT.  Said she didn't want me to mention the offer to my wife. I passed on the  edibles offer. Not what an addict needs to play with. But damn... what a great neighbors.

[Freesnowden]

Great neighbors, indeed.

[Shiela_M]

The wedding was beautiful and Shannon was absolutely gorgeous in her dress. She was nothing but smiles and full of excited laughter. Not a single thing went wrong that I could tell and the reception was a blast. The DJ was outstanding and the music was mostly blast from the past 80s and 90s. I had zero problems with James, he didn't even try flirting with me, so I was pretty happy about that one.

I behaved myself for the most part dispite the open bar, but I did a LOT of playful flirting with Shannon's brother. One because hes pretty cute, but mostly it's because it drives Shannon crazy. She has always been protective of him, and I used to tease marrying him. Which also lead to the best prank ever.

Amanda, the other bridesmaids and Shannon's brother Eric, all said they were going to pull a prank on me. Have him laying next to me, they would hide in the bathroom, and when I woke up, see me freak out. What Shannon didnt know, is that Amanda, Eric, and I were the ones pulling the prank, and when i "woke up" and saw him laying next to me, I said "Finally" and crawled on top of him. We started making moaning noises and Shannon came bursting into the room full of hellfire. It was completely hilarious... probably had to be there.

After all the fun of the morning Shannon and her new husband were off to Alaska for their honeymoon. Me and Amanda had a day to relax and watch movies, order room service and do nothing until 3 ok because I paid for a late checkout. Then I was on my way home.

[Pornhubby]

Sounds like a great time.

[msslave]

You three make for a fun bunch. So glad to hear you were on good behavior.

[Shiela_M]

We've been best friends since forever.

I would love to meet you at a wedding. Drink. Dance. Go up to your room and fuck the shit out of you until dawn. Just saying.   

Such a sweet talker. That's how weddings are supposed to go 💋

[msslave]

Our block participated in the National Night Out last night. There was grilled burgers, hot dogs and other sausage. Lots of side dishes and sweet stuff.

Most important was the neighborly friendly atmosphere. As I'm not getting out as much (hot weather and tired) I'm not seeing as many on the block as I used to.

Also there's several who haven't heard about my cancer so I had the opportunity to fill in them about my condition. I received good wishes and offers of '"Anything I can do just call me", that is so welcome to hear.

A few years ago there were lots of school aged kids running around the street playing games which had to be done at full volume.   There was a turn over as several families moved. The new families have babies and toddlers. It will be fun to see them grow.

A new couple who just moved in have a school aged daughter and a toddler with a baby on the way. Dad is a pro basketball player. He was in some summer NBA league and several teams in Europe. Told me he's played in over 50 countries!

It was in the 90s last night but our street is shady and there was a breeze. Wife was sensible and went in early. I promised to follow soon. You can guess how that went. I kept socializing and eating. Overdid it a tad. I'm a bit tired but leg isn't bothering me any more than usual.

Anyone else have a neighborhood party? It's been a National event for many years now.