LMC's Blog

Hey... so, last weekend was pretty great! I drank like a dehydrated fish!! I went home on Saturday. The trip is always longer when you make it alone... but I suppose most things seem longer alone. I got home and spent some time with my sister, who have I mentioned is the Cutest thing ever!!?!! Just love her! I hung out with my dad, watched him tinker with his baby... is Harley. He is such a great guy. He used to ride when I was very young, but my mother insisted that he stop when I was a baby, I think she was afraid that he'd get a little too wild and she'd end up raising me alone. He'd wanted a Harley for sooo long and he finally got one a year ago, or so. He's got all kinds of different seats, saddle bags, and gadgets for it. It's his most prized possession for sure!
My mom got home from work at about three in the afternoon or so and we hung out for a bit. She works at REI as a sales rep. It's the perfect job for her because she gets to chat with people and shop all day. She's a really cute lady.
In the evening I met up with my best friend in the whole wide world... Crystal! We always look so cute when we go out! We went to one of our usual spots, which is a bar and a pizzeria. It was only built a year or so ago, but in the small town of Sumner has quickly become a popular spot for those who have stuck around. It's got pool tables, a fireplace and they serve all kinds of drinks and finger food.
Crystal likes going to these places because it's never that hard to make conversation. Sumner, as I said, is a very small town and it's hard to go anywhere without seeing someone you had a class with or played a sport with... just a cute, but very small town. Crystal doesn't have to try too hard to get attention, but she doesn't really like to have to try at all. If we go out with a bunch of people we already know, there are already guys there that want to sleep with her and the fact has been known, so there is less confusion. She likes to draw attention to her boobs. She usually wears either a low-cut top or one with something witty with an undertone of naughty to it. I think it's hilarious, especially when they make reference to her shirt with the humorous statement on it and she looks straight at a guy and says, "What, are you saying that you're starring at my boobs?" some of the cuter ones will always say yes and she usually replies, "oh, ok, just checking." She deserves all of the attention that she gets.
We hung out there for a bit and made out way to a bar that I once got kicked out of before I was 21. It's called the Harvester, which pretty much says everything right there. It's in a town about six miles away from Sumner and of course was one of our rivals in high school. We walked into a freakin' western movie! We ended up having a pretty good time thought. I ran into an old friend. We'd been best friends when we were in Jr high, and remained friends for quite a long time after. After high school she pretty much disappeared then I heard through the grape-vine that she had gotten pregnant. I tracked her down and we hung out a bit before the baby was born. I went to her baby shower, took her out to lunch and made her promise to call me the second that she went into labor. She never did... not just didn't call when she had contractions, but she didn't call when she had the baby, she didn't call- ever. I called several times and even talked to her once. I wanted, of course to see the baby, but still never have.
I saw her and immediately knew it was her. Crystal couldn't believe it was her. The poor girl still looked slightly pregnant. I have been very upset about our abandoned relationship for quite some time, but had kind of put in the back of my mind. When she stepped outside for a smoke Crystal and I did too, just to see if she'd say anything to us. Without warning Crystal went right up to her and said, "So, what? You weren't even going to say hi???" and trust me not in a "I'm so excited to see you tone"... I was taken back, so I'm sure that she was as well, then she saw me and immediately put on the sweet innocent voice, "Oh, my god! I can't believe it's you! I've missed you! Why haven't you called me?"
I really didn't get much time to respond to any of the questions... Crystal pretty much did all of the talking for me. She's really great about sticking up for her friends. Luckily Kristina, the old friend, was drunk enough to miss most of it and eventually lost interest.
Sunday morning came extremely early for me. I had to get up to meet my boyfriend in Seattle for the game. We couldn't afford to actually go to the game, although we tried anyway, but we went downtown to go to one of the local bars to watch the game. We walked down to Qwest field and oh my gosh... I have never, ever seen so many people in Seattle! Everyone was decked out in Seahawks, yelling and just pumped for the game! We went to every single sports store, just to see what was there, and about six or seven bars, finally ending up at one called the Wild Palm... I believe. When we got there there were a few people, then it cleared out, apparently most of them were actually going to the game, then as the game got started it filled up quite a bit. I have never been in an atmosphere quite like that one. People were yelling and clapping. When the game was over and we were of course victorious the entire city erupted in noise! Cars for miles honked their horns, people were screaming and jumping up and down, complete strangers were hugging and high-fiving! It was amazing! I drank about $50 worth of beer by the time the game was over and was just so glad to finally see the Seahawks getting the respect they deserve from the nation and from it's own city! I'm, needless to say, really looking forward to the super bowl!
Thank God we've got a week off in-between the last game and the super bowl!

So, last night I got home to a completely quiet and empty house. I don't know if I have yet mentioned that I come from a somewhat large family- my sister, my mom, dad, and when I was growing up my two cousins and my grandmother lived with us as well. So, even though we had a three story house you really had a hard time getting away from people. There was alway noise and activity. I didn't hate it, it did get annoying, but I had gotten used to it. Now it's just Adam and I- and our two cats. Just two people in one house??? It's normally super quiet anyway, but then when he's gone I just don't know what to do with myself. I have never, ever been a person that needs to have other people entertain her, however having such a quiet house is sooo weird to me. Having time to myself is really nice, I'm just learning how to enjoy it.
I cannot wait until this weekend! I am sooo stoked to go out with the girls and just go crazy! Much needed.

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apartment, that's actually really spacious- 1,720 sq ft, it's got vaulted ceilings, and a nice little loft which over looks the living room. We spend a lot of our time out on our little deck, just talking and laughing.
When I first moved here I was soooo home-sick, but, that finally seems to be getting better. I do really miss my friends and family, though. It's weird, I was a Navy brat and moved quite a bit when I was younger. I never really minded- I liked being the new girl, meeting new people, seeing new places, but, since I've been here I really haven't made any new friends. I don't really know why. I work with lots of people my age, we talk sometimes at work, we'll joke around a bit, but it's like they already have their "clique" established and there is no real room for expansion. The weird thing is that I haven't met anyone going out either.
I miss my friends. One of my friends only lives about 15 minutes away from me, but she's recently married, which isn't the main reason I don't see her often... We became friends when we were like 16 or so, we actually lived right next to eachother. After high school she went to the UW, I stayed at home and went to community college. We stayed in touch, but things were never quite the same. Her entire life she wanted to be a doctor- her main life goal. She never dated, she freaked out if she was even in danger of getting a A-. She was a dork, and I felt like I helped bring her out of her shell. I made her join the social groups I was apart of, I made her go to dances, I got her drunk for the first time! She did end up dating- and married the first guy she ever did date. He's nice enough, but even more dorky than she was when I first met her. They recently got into a business venture called Quixtar (Amway) and for those who don't know what it is- good, that means you've never had to suffer through a 4 hour "inspirational" business meeting. It's like a pyramid scheme- with a cultish following. Creepy. So, because everytime we hang out or talk she tries to get me to lace up new Nikes and drink cool-aid, we really don't spend much time together.
My best friend in the entire world is Crystal... she is great! We met when we were 15. I actually really didn't like her when I first encountered her. She was bitchy and constantly irritated, always making some rude remark- and then I realized that she was alot like me! For the first time we talked we knew we would be fast friends! We understand each other the way that happens maybe once in a lifetime- if you're lucky! She is about 5ft, beautiful brown eyes, and brown hair. In high school we were kind of referred to as Betty and Veronica. I was the sweet blond one and she was the bitchy brunette. People would ask me how I could be friends with her because she was so bitchy... but I saw something in her that I admired. We actually were a perfect match for each other. She taught me how to stand up for myself and I taught her how to be a bit kinder. Together we are the perfect woman. When we are together you know there's going to be trouble! We love hanging out- just the two of us, or going out to a bar and making all of the guys drool! We have a blast together!
I am going home without Adam this weekend. I haven't been home without him since before we moved out together in September. It will be nice. Not that I don't want to spend time with him, but when I'm at home I already feel a bit stretched thin- wanting to spend time with everyone in such a short amount of time, while also getting home with enough time to take care of the things I need to do at my house. When he's there with me I feel like I constantly need to make sure that he's not too bored, that he's having fun, that I'm spending enough time with him. He doesn't care, it's me. I just don't want him to feel left out. So, when I asked if he cared if I went home by myself this weekend he was like-"Yeah, go, have fun. Stay as long as you need to - and make sure you get to go out with Crystal- get drunk!" He's the best.
I think that Crystal probably needs to go out even more than I do right now. The last few months have been really hard for her. When we were seniors in high school she started dating this guy, Paul and right after graduation she moved in with him. They had a house, four dogs, 10 (no joke) cars, and two businesses together. They seemed to be "that" couple- the power couple that everyone envied. They hosted parties, set up other couples and were always a blast to hang out with. Paul was always the joker of the group, always making some dirty joke, or offering to get naked for someone who was having a bad day. We should have seen it coming. They were taking a few days apart, during a rough patch in their relationship, which sometimes happens, when Crystal learned that Paul had a)made out with a co-worker in their kitchen b) felt up my previously mentioned friend one night when she was drunk c)placed a hidden camera in their home, while on vacation, to spy on the 17 yr old girl who was house/dog sitting for them. So, as I mentioned, they have two businesses together, which made things really difficult for her. I know what you're thinking- just get out- right? Yeah, that's what I was thinking too. However, when you have literally built a life with someone that is easier said than done. She first confirmed these alligations, then started planning how to get out. Finally last week she ended it. It's been really rough on her, but I am sooo proud of her for doing it. So, this weekend is bound to be a really crazy one! If I remember (which I'm usually not so good at when drinking) I will try to take some pictures and post them with a new blog about our weekend.
Well, I've got tons more to say, however, I guess I should call it good for now. Trust me there will be plenty more coming!
Thanks for reading (if you did)!
~LMC

Hello to anyone that may be reading this!
So here's a little about me:
My name is Lauren, I am 22 years old, I live in the Seattle area, and I currently have an office job for a pharmacudical company. I was not born and raised in Seattle, though, I was actually born in Reno, Nv, moved to Virginia Beach, Va, and when I was about 7 yrs old moved to Seattle, where I've been ever since.
I have a great family and the best friends anyone could ever ask for. My little sister is 12, she'll be 13 in May. She is the cutest little kid (teen-ager) ever! I've never met a kid with a better sence of humor and as out-going as she is! She can carry on a conversation better than most adults I know! I was thinking about how much fun it'll be to take her out drinking for her first time the other day and it really freaked me out because I realized that I will be 31 when she's old enough to drink! I'll be an old lady! Will I even want to go out then!?! My dad is the best- he's a big biker guy, long mullet(sweet) and everything! He's a big intimidating guy, until you get to know him. He's super smart, very professional, well-spoke, and just a big teddy bear. My mom is a sweet and very pretty woman. She's kind and loves to chat with anyone she gets the opportunity to. I am often thankful that I got most of her delicate features.
I do not get to see my family as much as I used to. i recently moved about an hour away from home, it's actually closer to Seattle. I live with my boyfriend, Adam, who, by the way, is one of the coolest guys I have ever met! He is so cute, smart, athletic, hilarious, and understands me the way that I think maybe one other person in this world does. He's currently studying business and will be going to OSU next year (which means I will be re-locating aswell).
We have an adorable apartment about 15 minutes out of the city. It's a one bedroom