Alex and I road tripped to California this weekend. It was a long trip...but really awesome to reconnect and have some adventures. Old friends are awesome, old friends that think a lot like you are even awesomer. You were missed on this trip Emmaline Shine. There's some funny stuff of Alex I gotta show you when we get back....
When Emily and I went on our road trip to Tennessee we each ate a melted candy bar...with no napkins...and no regard for what what was getting all over our face. It was liberating. Alex just so happened to have a melted candy bar on our road trip...so I challenged him to do the same. 
But the best part about this picture...the very best part...is that Alex looked like this when I got pulled over. You see, Alex's speedometer doesn't work, among many other things in the car...so I wasn't super surprised when I saw flashing lights behind me. What was going on inside the car when this happened was pretty hysterical. Alex and I were rocking out to some Michael W. Smith...Alex was dancing and singing at the top of his lungs...and I was thoroughly entertained...and not really paying attention to my speed.
When we tried to explain this to the cop...after his pressing questions as to why we were speeding...he didn't seem super sympathetic. We even asked him if he knew who Michael W. Smith was...he just looked at us. I'm sure we looked ridiculous...Alex's face was covered in chocolate, and my hair was frizzed to the max because we'd been driving with the windows down the whole time. I laughed a lot at Alex after the cop left...I laughed a little less when the cop came back with my first pricey ticket. Oregon is so stupid. Who goes 55 on a freeway anyway?
Ahem. Oregon is not stupid.
ReplyDeleteBut I forgive you for saying that because getting a ticket really stinks.
It looks like you're taking full advantage of the summertime, Tara, and I feel inspired to go do something that does not involve being inside or being alone. Thanks for the stimulus!
You should have tried crying. I hear that works... I'm going to try it sometime. (I'm pretty sure there'd be no stopping the tears if I got pulled over) Funny story!
ReplyDeleteWait... who is Michael W. Smith? PS-it is dumb that we are in the same state and unable to hang out. PPS-the word verification picture that I have to type in to be allowed to post this comment is the word "cuddled".
ReplyDeleteI laughed out loud at this one. Is Alex working at camp? This guy is hilarious. But seriously, sorry about the ticket...
ReplyDeleteAt least you had Michael's nasally vocals to sooth you after the ticket...sorry. Umm,...I am not sure where weekend trips with other men fits into our predating relationship. I am glad we are getting counseling. The chaplain is going to earn his salary next year
ReplyDeleteYeah well Nate...I don't know what "predating" means to you...but to me it definitely does not include being able to kiss older women in another country. And it definitely DOES include a simple gift from time to time.
ReplyDeleteOh Tara, you're so good at making memories! Sorry about your ticket...but someday this story will be worth it. Maybe even already.
ReplyDeleteI would like to hear more California stories soon. Miss you, friend!!
I'm so surprised the cop actually gave you the ticket, especially considering the incredible amount of maturity you two displayed we he came to the window. Real mature Tara.
ReplyDeletebut that really does suck that you got a ticket, I mean, with no speedometer, dang, I would've got one too.
Oh gosh. I am so attracted to alex in this picture.....
ReplyDeleteHa!
Seriously, he didn't messa'round.
This is why you two are two of my favorite people.
even though i heard the story from you it was just as halarious as when you told it to me!
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