Or perhaps, you get your morning coffee and then just stare at it, because you can't remember what you do next?
I've been off all day. I couldn't figure out why, but then it hit me.
SHE'S LEAVING.
My dearest, redheaded, Mormon, nugget of joy is leaving the MTC for Finland today.
Now, Finland and I have already had our exchange of words, so I'm trying to be a grown-up about it. Easier said than done, I fear.
But who will laugh understandingly at my awkward encounters when I quote "Center Stage" to the wrong person?
("Why is that trash out there dancing your part?!")
And who will call me before I go on a first date and remind me not to talk about mermaids?
(It only happened once, I swear.)
Who will write me e-mails to let me know that one of her 5 year old nephews was going to the bathroom at a restaurant and pointed to her and declared, "I want YOU to hold my penis"?
It appears I will have to entertain myself quite a bit over the next 16 months.
Congratulations, Lisa! I pray Finland embraces you and doesn't make you eat poorly cooked fish (or puffin)!
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I almost choked on my tootsie roll when I read about the 5 year old.
Hilarious.
Sounds like a major challenge. I don't know if I could handle something like that. I love her outfit, especially her shoes.
Hmmm. I was there for the Finland exchange. Wasn't pretty.
She seems rad, though.
how exciting! I need to visit Finland one day... but definitely not in the winter.
It's late and I'm hungry. What's on her plate? ;o)
My best, Lynn
*swing by, giveaways to be had...
Don't let your separation anxiety turn you against the peace-loving Fins, but you can surely blame them for poorly cooked fish. Keep a close eye on your roving redhead.
Awwwww. Bummer. Well, you can e-mail, skype, IM and blog to each other over the next 16 months. Sadly, none of those things can deliver a slice of that tasty looking cake she's holding in that pic.
Ok am I the only one not looking at what's on the freakin' plate?
LOL!!! I love me some Center Stage (the original - not the crap-tastic remake)!!
"I am your slave."
"I'd believe it more if you weren't staring at your fucking reflection when you said it."
~WM
Now I'm going to have to dig through your blog to see why you and Finland are not seeing eye to eye. I have only felt that way about one location...Gary, Indiana.
Sorry to hear that your friend is leaving. Never fear though, technology is amazing and I'm sure you will be able to remain in contact.
Your friend is a.dor.a.ble! Finland! Hmmm...should be fun. Think of all the stories she'll be able to tell you!
Now I am singing Night Ranger in my head and trying to find a finland connection.
Look how freakin cute she is! She's going to have fun overseas. Are you going to be living all by yourself now?
Allyson,
My rant to Finland is entitled, "Lutefisk can suck it". And yes, Gary, IN is a giant hole.
Lauren,
She was less of a roommate and more of my platonic life partner. But adorable she is!
This is big sadness... I'm sorry. Stupid Finland better send her back without the stench of their lye-treated fish.
oh dear. I am feeling extra pressure to entertain for the next 16 months. *Looking in my bag of tricks*
I feel your pain. My dear mormon friend left today as well to go back to Utah.
And I barely got to see her while she was home because she got Mono!
but someday we will live together in a hippie community in Vermont.
Awwww *tear*... Well I'll keep her in my prayers! And if u need someone to turn to for some sweet mormon comfort u know where to find me! But I don't bake so you're on you're own there!
Cassandra,
That blows sideways and I feel your pain. Let me know which hippie commune you choose and maybe I'll see you there!
This is my kinda post. All about penis' and coffee...no it wasn't.
I know you'll miss her, but we're here. We're not all sassafras redheads, but we're here.
xx
Cristina
What's wrong with mermaids?
Oh I shouldn't.
I really shouldn't.
I hope she Finnishes her trip successfully and gets back to you soon!
You don't have to forgive me for that. You actually probably shouldn't.
Bad word play aside, though, the sentiment was sincere, and I'm sure someone that wonderfully appreciated is just as looking forward to being back with you again!
I'm slightly more focused on her outfit...which I'm obsessed with
sorry you have to say goodbye! :)
I really like what she's wearing. Although I couldn't wear the shoes without falling over..
Think of the hilarious stories Lisa is going to come back with!
Also, I LOVE center stage, too! You know you can watch the whole thing in something like 15 bootlegged installments on youtube?
"It hurts, doesn't it."
"What?"
"Not caring..."
That is probably the very best (and awful) public kid quote EVER. :)
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