When an XBOX Shows Up at Your Door

In August I got to go to a Taylor Swift concert. If any of you know me, you know that I am obsessed with Taylor Swift and that this was one of the best days of my life! Here’s the catch, the concert was August 8 and my boyfriend’s birthday was August 9. You are probably thinking, whatever, they are a day apart, you would be fine. The problem was that the concert was in Seattle and the boyfriend was in Eastern Idaho. This was bad-news-bears.

T-Swift equals dreams

Greg was so upset that I wasn't going to be able to spend his birthday with him. Knowing that going to the concert was a dream come true for me, he tried his best not to make me feel bad. I, more than anything, wanted to make him feel special on his birthday so, here is what I did.

Immediately following the concert, I started driving. I drove 4 hours to my grandma’s house in Eastern Washington to stay the night. By the time I arrived there, it was 3am and I was exhausted. Because I couldn’t talk to Greg while I was driving, he thought I was mad at him and that I was just ignoring him. Things got even more fishy from his point of view when I texted him at 3am to say goodnight (this was a terrible idea haha).

The next day I left as early as I could so I could make it there for his birthday dinner. Throughout the day, I would call him but only when I should have been “driving.” When I called I was “driving to church, driving home from church, or driving to a friend’s house.” I felt terrible lying all day but it was totally worth it.

I stopped at a gas station when I got close. I changed into a cute new dress and spruced up my makeup (ladies, you understand). Throughout the day I had been in contact with his mom and everything was getting so close and exciting, When I was driving over, I saw a car similar to his and totally freaked thinking he was going to see me! To my relief, it wasn't him and I could go back to my sneaky plan.

I carefully worded every text and secretly found out where he was and how best to surprise him. I parked my car down the street, loaded up my arms with presents and snuck to his parent’s front door. I set down the gift and knocked as my heart beat faster.

His aunt opened the door, I said “SURPRISE,” while she turned out of the way so Greg has a clear view. When he saw me, his hand went immediately to his mouth and I ran to hug him. We even had to walk into the other room because emotions were so high. Love was radiating through us both and a few tears might have been shed.

Oh yeah, and I got him an Xbox. Haha! I love you Greg.

xoxo Jess

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This Water Tastes Like Feet

I was chosen to be a bridesmaid at my cousin’s wedding and I was SOOO excited. We got to get all primped and beautiful and spend a day supporting the bride and groom and taking fun photos. Honestly, weddings are my jam so I was so pumped for the day.

When the reception came, there was a long receiving line full of the bride and groom, their parents and all of the wedding party. We stood there in line shaking hands and making small talk. It was quite tiring considering that there were 300 plus guests at this reception. It was a mad house!

“These heels were a bad idea,” I thought. “No one will notice if I just…” I slipped off my heels and placed them behind me near the wall outlining the receiving line. I continued to meet and greet and act like no one noticed that I was 4 inches shorter.

The exhaustion really set in after 2 hours had passed of standing and talking. My mom, being the sweet heart we all know and love, was bringing me snack and drinks throughout the night to keep my energy high. One of my fellow bridesmaids became a good friend of mine that day. We had a blast laughing and talking and eating.

After more time passed I decided to slip my shoes back on so I could feel like a true professional bridesmaid. I sent my toe back to where I thought my shoe was but instead, I felt the cool sensation of dipping my toe in water! I removed my foot from its home under the sea and quickly slid both of my shoes on hoping that no one had noticed.

As I looked around, it seemed that my little foot swim had gone unnoticed so I began to relax. Within the next 10 minutes, my fellow bridesmaid friend decided she was thirsty. How do I know? Because she reached down and picked up the vary cup that served as a toe bath. Before I could stop her. She took a drink.

To this day, she still doesn’t know. Shhhh don’t tell.

xoxo Jess

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