I feel that my previous post dismissing Valentine’s Day as a mediocre holiday upset some. The day failed me many years (I was almost attacked by a very angry Latina in ’96) and I failed my readers. But this year Cupid listened to my heart and produced a wonderful day. While an afternoon rolling in powder and dodging trees had me laughing and more than made up for ’96, something better was in store—the AVP Hot Winter Nights Tour.They brought the beach to the E-Center and I spent the night watching some of my favorite boys play volleyball. What I didn’t know is that I would talk to each of the eight players between and after the matches. I wish I would have. I could have practiced in the mirror. I imagine it would have gone something like this:
Casey (Jennings)! Hey it’s been a while since the Carriage Cove days. You remember Stacey? Heather? We’re all doing fine.
Great to see you again. You’ve really improved your outdoor game.
Well, see ya.
And though I haven’t previously met Lauren Fendrick we do have a mutual acquaintance which would create an instant bond.
Lauren. You played with Brittany two summers ago right?
She’s a riot.
Yeah, she lived down the street from me.
No, it was in Lamar, before her family moved to Fowler.
Well, she was older than me and hung out with my sisters more. Funny story. One summer, or maybe it was fall, they decided to build a fort. Unfortunately there were some unsightly bushes and branches in their way and they thought it best to have a little bonfire. It wasn’t quite as controlled as it needed to be. I remember the fire truck rushing by only to stop five houses down. A few of the flames had landed on the front of the house. Nothing too major but definitely some smoke damage. I’d better get back to my seat. Good luck in the final game.
Instead my cool composure crumbled and Travis had to ask them if I could get a picture with them. I don’t know what is more embarrassing, that he asked and I am still excited about it or that I’ve posted it for the world to see.
Love me for what I am.
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2 comments:
No worries Bre, I'm becoming a Pro at talking to famous people. I mean what's the difference between asking Olympic Athletes to take a picture with my sister, or asking Ms. Utah on a date. It's all in a day's work!
mmmm...he's yummy :)
so i may not have had my own valentine, but the eye candy at the e center was sure delicious! i'm glad we went!
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