four // one.

08/09ish

Four years ago today I decided to give Chuckie, someone who had become my best friend in just a few months, a shot in the romance department. By romance I mean we went to a strip club, took too many shots of whiskey, and made out at 5 a.m. From then on we were pretty much inseparable, which was really weird as someone who pretty much hated anyone who crowded my Independent Lady Personal Space. 

New Orleans, 2009

Around the time we met I was in a phase of my life where I was newly single simply because I was craving freedom. I was living alone, making my own money, and was generally a HBIC. The thing about Chuckie is he let me be ME from the start. Even when we were together every single day, he never crowded my space. If I wanted to go out all night and party, it was cool. If I wanted to be alone for days and not talk to anyone, he understood and didn't make it about him. He is still this way and it makes our relationship so, so easy.

Paris, 2010

He is the most laid back dude in the world and I love it. I can count on one hand how many times he's really gotten mad at me (which was always me starting it)/yelled (once) and we've only ever had one real fight. This is a wonderful balance for someone like me who yells all the time (I'm just loud OKAY). He goes along with my road trips and traveling and moving talks/actions even though he would be completely happy staying in the same place for the rest of his life. He let's me be a selfish little brat and doesn't judge me for it. 

Fredericksburg, TX, 2011

I was never interested in getting married or having kids, figured maybe I'd have one in my 30's but it didn't really matter to me. Chuckie changed that. He is the only dude I would ever want to be married to and I can.not.wait. to have a baby with him (WEIRD, RIGHT? DON'T TELL ANYONE). He is going to be the best dad. He's so fun and loving and caring. I've already accepted that he'll be the favorite parent, but I think I'm okay with that because I'll probably favor him over myself anyway. 

Savannah, 2012

Well I came here with the intention of just saying "this dude is cool, today is special", I'm not sure how it turned into a whole ramble about us. But it's okay because he's my favorite and today is my favorite day. Four years ago was amazing, two years ago was even better, and last year was the best. I'm so excited for what the next few years (and you know, rest of our lives) will bring.

Currently.

I have been the worst at blogging this summer. Between my computer biting the dust and being more active this time of year than any other time, it's been hard to sit down and pull myself together long enough to write. I figure being can't-get-off-the-couch hungover on a Saturday morning is the perfect time to finally do it, right? 


Things are going really well though. I start a new job (!!! finally!) next week, and even though it's a bit of a drive, it's in my favorite part of NoVA (or the only part I actually like, but I digress), where Chuckie and I had our first apartment together. There's tons of shops and cafes and bakeries all along the Potomac river, which will be good for me to be near again. 


Our trip to Philly was excellent. We had such a good time walking all around the city, checking out the different neighborhoods (Chestnut Hill, I love you), and eating all the delicious things. We hung out with some amazing ladies (and their dudes) and it was definitely the best part of the whole trip. They alone make me think Philly should be my next move, but we'll see what happens.

Around these parts I've been doing my best to get out more. I've been seeing a lot of old friends I didn't think I'd ever have the chance to rekindle friendships with, and have been meeting a handful of fun new people which is always nice. I've been doing some new things for my spiritual health and I'm starting to feel a big difference which is always amazing. Moving here really could have swayed me to the dark side of depression and life hating and I'm really glad that I've been able to keep a positive outlook on things. 

And now, I have brunch calling my name..

July, so far.

July has been pretty busy but great so far. Chuckie and I started planning a potential October vacation, one of my best friends came to visit for a week, I had dinner with one of my oldest, closest friends, had an excellent girls night with some potential new (and old!) friends, spent a ton of time with my babies and had excellent lunch dates with my love. I haven't had a single want-to-kill-myself stomach ache since going GF (although I've had plenty of regular/acid reflux/nausea from neck pain stomach aches, but I digress) and although I'm still a grumpy asshole about it most of the time, I'm learning to adjust. 

Next weekend we're heading up to Philly (and surprisingly going to try to convince myself to move there? Side-eyeing myself, to be quite honest) to celebrate Chuckie's birthday. Things are good.

perfect iced coffee

Wedding photos pt.2

A few more  photos from the wedding! 

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Wedding photos pt.1

This post will be super picture heavy and a bit repetitive for the few people who read this, but here are some professional photos from the wedding!

I'll put some up from the reception tomorrow! :)