Susan Storm: Reed, I know you. I’m glad you had fun.                                                                                                                                                          Reed Richards: Thank you.                                                                                                                                                                                                             Susan Storm: Besides, it was nothing compared to what I did at my bachelorette party. Talk about wild.-Fantastic Four

Geeky’s bachelorette party was this past Saturday. It started with the two of us getting make overs.

Then the girls arrived and the decorations were brought out.

I finally got to bring out the Hen Party sign I worked so hard on for Monica. Unfortunately we didn’t use it except for pictures, but all the more reason to have an actual Hen Party another weekend.

Geeky looked amazing dressed all in white. Her hair and makeup looked like Marilyn Monroe and she had Madonna gloves.  She was a star!

The fun started when one of Geeky’s Bridesmaids busted out the inflatable penises. They were part of a game where each person would “cock fight” and try to knock off the other penis. We called them  rock em sock em penises. It was hilarious.

We also played pin the Macho on the man.

Then the limo bus arrived and we got ready to head out. I loved that we all wore black and Geeky wore her white.

the Limo was so classy inside!

 We had a really fun driver who obliged us with picture taking and even got in on the fun.

The limo bus became one big dance party, and it was a good thing it got exciting because the ride was a long one. We drove an hour an a half just to get to this specialty bar. I’m just going to let the pictures speak for themselves…

I got a little freaky on Couple Wife

Then we arrived at the bar. It was a Country Western bar so there was bullriding, a shot chair, and a live band. It was pretty crazy!

Geeky got to be up on stage with other bachelorettes and dance. She was by far the cutest bride there.

I got drunk enough to contemplate the bull, but luckily I came to my senses while standing in line. My dress was loose and I didn’t have shorts under my dress. It would have been really scandalous.

For the amount of girls there we were lucky to not have any major drama. There was one point where one of Geeky’s friends was kind of bitchy to me, but that’s expected with the wolf pack. They were far nicer than my last experience hanging out with them all in a drinking setting. Luckily I didn’t let it get to me and I didn’t let her cattiness ruin my  night. I did spend most of my time with two girls who weren’t part of the wolf pack either. We ended up really hitting it off and I hope we hang out again soon.  The most important part was that our bride Geeky had a great time. She was beaming all night long, even when this random 100 year old man came along and smacked her ass.

For as wild as the bar was and the limo ride there, it was actually not that crazy of a night. We left early and we were back to Geeky’s by 130am. I was fortunate enough to just have a happy buzz and not be trashed so I didn’t have a hangover. A few of the others weren’t so lucky. Nothing better than passing out spooning an inflatable penis.

-Parks and Recreation

Geeky came up to visit and we had a great little girl’s night out. Sadly I didn’t take one picture! I couldn’t believe it either. But we were so caught up chit chatting that we never got around to busting out the camera. We started off the night with dinner at a Cuban restaurant a few towns away from where I live. It’s also the East Bay’s hot spot for clubs and bars. We ate delicious food and had a couple of mojitos. Then we randomly found a place that had happy hour all night every night. $5 cocktails at 9pm? Yes please! They also served hummus and other greek appetizers for free. I can’t wait to go back to that little gem of a restaurant..

We attempted to go to a few dance clubs after we’d eaten our fill but unfortunately every place was charging cover charges. Really guys? This isn’t SF. It just seemed stupid to pay $10 to dance. One place was charging $5 and their bar was completely empty except for couple of creepy guys wearing funny t shirts. I couldn’t believe they had the nerve to charge. So we just headed home and curled up on the couch chatting some more. We talked about her upcoming wedding in September and all of the fun stuff planned for this summer.

In the morning Match helped me cook breakfast and the three of us visited over coffee. It was a really mellow weekend but exactly what I wanted. I really love hanging out with Geeky and it was so awesome of her to make the effort to come visit. We made plans for another sleepover next month, this time at her house.

After Geeky left Match and I settled in for a lazy Sunday of video game playing, eating food, and walking the pup. He admitted that he would really like to move back to the North Bay once our lease is up in September, and that he wouldn’t mind commuting for work until he can find a law enforcement job up North. We both have enjoyed spending time here, but ultimately we don’t want to raise a family or buy a house here. It’s very urban, and the air quality in our town is terrible. I also think there are better school systems and a lower crime rate back home. Not to mention Match’s parents live there and once we have kids it will be nice having them close by.

I think seeing Geeky and the night before seeing Couple Friends made us realize how much we miss our friends too. We have made a few friends here, but none as great as the ones we already had. So we’ll see what September brings.  It will mark our one year anniversary and maybe the beginning of some new changes once again. As long as I’m with Match, I’m game for anything!

The World is going to come to an end tonight. Yes think about it. End of the World, Nostradamus, Notre Dame, Fighting Irish, Irish, St. Patrick’s Day. This is it Bro. Bro-pocalypse Now… Bro-Mageddon. -Barney, How I Met Your Mother

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I confess…

That I haven’t written the rest of my post about the Gay Bachelor party because I am waiting on pictures from Tahoe Girl. But she’s terrible about emailing me back so I may have to post without them. Sad panda. Here is one teaser pic that I have from my camera. It’s a terribly flattering picture of me. Being attacked by a cartoon penis. Be jealous!

I confess…

That I do not think the world will end tomorrow. I did tease Match that instead of hanging out with him, I will be hanging out with Geeky who is coming to visit me for a girl’s night out. How bad am I gonna feel if the world actually does end?

I confess…

That our weekend is chock full of fun stuff. Tonight we’re having a long overdue double date with Couple Friends. I don’t think the four of us have had a date night in at least a year and a half. Or as I told her, 1.5 babies ago! After that it’s the aforementioned girls night out with Geeky. We’re going to start out at a Cuban restaurant drinking mojitos and we may end up at a gay dance club. Because that is how we roll.

I confess…

That it’s starting to feel like summer and I’m loving all of the fun social activities. Double dates, girls nights out, weddings, hen parties, high school reunion, road trips, camping, bbqs and pool parties. Bring it on summer, I’m ready!

Robin: So if it weren’t for you, Ted and I would still be dating?
Lily: OR you would have stayed together far too long, had an incredibly bitter breakup and not even remain friends and [teary eyed, to Robin] you and I would never have become best friends.
Robin: You don’t even have to say that. [Hugs Lily] -How I Met Your Mother

I’m playing along with a little q & a in the first ever We Want to Know Wednesday. Click on the button to join in the fun!

So here we go:

1. Do you make friends easily?
I make friends in line at the grocery store. Making new friends comes really easily for me, but I guess they are more acquaintances than actual friends. It has been harder to make friends the last few years though. It was so much easier in college. At my last job I worked alone 90% of the time. Now that I’m not working it may actually be easier. Especially if I can sign up for some classes. The older I get the more I’m realizing that I don’t want just acquaintances either, I want real quality friendships, and they are harder to come by.

2. What 3 qualities are a MUST in a friend?
#1 honesty-if I can’t trust you then we can’t be friends. #2 sense of humor-if we’re hanging out and we’re not laughing something is very wrong. #3. Dedicated-I have had friendships fizzle because I felt like the only one putting in any effort. Friendships are relationships too and they can’t just be one sided.

3. What makes YOU a good friend?
I’d like to think I have all of the above qualities I mentioned. Sometimes I’m brutally honest but most people appreciate that. I am also the kind of friend who goes all out. Birthday, wedding, whatever it is. I will make the extra effort and do something special. I love making presents for my friends and spending quality time together. even if that quality time is chatting on the phone, texting or online. Just making the time you know?

4. Have you ever met a bloggy friend in real life? Yes? Tell us about the meet up. No? Who would you love to meet?
No I have never met a bloggy friend in real life but I am getting braver. Remember when I used to not post my face? Now I post pictures and I even posted a video blog. I’ve come a long way people. So I wouldn’t say never. I feel closer to some of my favorite bloggers and I feel like I know you already. Meeting up would be a lot of fun, and I don’t doubt that one day I will grow girl balls and actually do it!

5. Who is your best friend? Tell us about them.
I know it’s cheesy, but Match is my best friend. When we first met we sat down together and it felt like we had known each other our whole lives. There is no one I’d rather spend time with and I love how silly we are together.

I’ve been in relationships where my partner wasn’t my best friend and that is so not the case with us. We tell each other everything. Sometimes we stay up late at night just gabbing in bed for hours. I love that about us. I mean, who wouldn’t love this guy?

I have a good number of close friends that aren’t bestows but they are great people. Couple Wife is my go to for a gossip fest. Geeky and I are getting closer too. Monica, Tomboy and Tahoe Girl are all great girls and I’m so happy that we’re friends. Old Married Wife and I have drifted, but we are still pals. PHD Girl and I have been friends since 2nd grade, and even though she’s on the East Coast I like to think we’ll always stay in touch. There are also the new friends I’ve made through Match’s job, Sassy and Good Girl. I’m hoping to make closer connections with them as time goes by.

My whole life I’ve always had an easier time being friends with guys, such as Ex Best Friend (he’s not my ex friend, just my ex, it’s a long story). I just realized we’ve been friends for almost 7 years now. There’s also Chandler, who kept me company all of those weekends when Match had to work nights and I was bored to tears. I value their friendships but I make sure Match is always #1. The older I get the more I am enjoying couple friendships rather than the one on one platonic boy/girl friendships. I think as a single person that’s fine, but I realize if you’re going to be best friends with the opposite sex, it really is best if it’s your significant other. Saves me a lot of drama and unnecessary jealousy!

I am also extremely close to my mom, even though she lives in Oregon. I don’t talk about her often on the blog but we talk at least once a week if not more. She’s the first person (besides Match) that I tell about anything exciting or newsworthy in our lives. Except any argument that I have with Match. She gave me the best advice a long time ago when it comes to relationships. “You keep your relationship to yourselves. If you come to me to vent, you’ll get over it the next day but I will hold a grudge against him because you’re my baby girl.” If there were ever any real issues of course I could tell her, but she’s so right. Plus her and my Pops love him so much they’d probably just side with him anyways. I’m lucky that we have such a close relationship. It wasn’t always perfect and we don’t do very well if we’re together for long stretches of time, but I am very lucky to have a mom that I can count as a friend.

Then there are my blog friends. There are some of you that have been loyal readers for over 3 years now. I’ve followed along with your lives and I feel like if we’ve gotten to really know each other. You’ve been with me for all the big moments, and I’ve shared some awesome milestones with you too. I am so lucky for my bloggy friends. You know who you are and I just want you to know how much I appreciate our friendship.

[Alf is feeding the geese in a park]
Unlucky Alf: Not many pleasures remainin’ in life for an old gent, ‘part from poppin’ in t’ park for an hour or so to feed the geese. [to geese] Come on, come on me little friends, g-oooh!
[a goose appears and pecks at his crotch]
Unlucky Alf: Ooh, bugger! I didn’t realise that were goin’ t’ happen. Ooh! Not that I’ve got much use for it anymore, I suppose -The Fast Show

The silver lining on having to drive that awful commute all this week and next is that Geeky works in the same town as I do. We’ve been making it a point to get together for a lunchtime walk at least once a week until my last day. Yesterday we met up at a local park for our walk. We were having a lovely little chat, catching up on her wedding plans and fun girl gossip about everything from the best blackhead remover to how I should wear my hair for Match’s graduation when we came across a goose that looked a lot like THIS:

We tried to avoid the gaggle of geese because geese are always a little bit vicious. I guess this particular goose had it out for Monkey because before I knew what was happening he was CHASING US!! Geeky screamed and bolted into a dead sprint, dropping her keys in the process and hiding behind a nearby building. I ran the opposite way with Monkey, who didn’t seem to notice we were in grave danger. He just kept trying to pee on everything and wagging his tail like usual.

Once we got away from the goose we couldn’t stop laughing. “It was like every man for themselves!” Geeky said. We both had split off in opposite directions, not even looking to see if the other was ok. “What about Monkey?” I asked. “He didn’t even defend us! Some watch dog!”

We were laughing about it all the way back to our cars. I posted that picture I found of a goose on her facebook and I’m pretty sure we’ll be talking about that Evil Goose for years. Have you ever had a run in with an evil goose? Did you stand tall and brave or did you run away like a girly girl the way we did?