Randi Goes All Controversial

So here are a few of my thoughts and opinions on the issues that people get upset about, not all of them because I am indecisive by nature and don't know exactly where I stand on them. But I do have strong opinions on a few. It is impossible to communicate tone over a blog, but I am actually in a really good mood, haha, but these things have been really chapping my ass lately, and  I do get passionate about them- and It will translate to everything sounding angry. I apologize for this.

 WARNING: If you do not agree with me, that is fine. But do not take it personal, email me, comment, or want to have an in-depth discussion about why because I really don't care. We all have our own opinions on these things...its the beauty of thinking for ourselves. You aren't going to convert me. I respect your opinions, respect mine. Also remember this is a blog, you are free to stop reading at anytime, and you also sought it out after reading the title. Don't act surprised if it isn't all rainbows and butterflies.


1.)  Dear Parents, please beat your children.

In the industry I work in, the food service industry, I want to punch kids in the face daily.  This is terrible to say- allow me to explain. These children are completely out of control. They are running around the restaurant, screaming, throwing cups full of juice at me...I don't work in a Pizza Hut. I work in an Italian Restaurant. Where people go on dates and drink wine, and I have to wear a friggin button up top and a bistro apron.. I had a kid the other day, about 5 years old, thrust his cup in the air, shake it, starts to beat it on the table and scream "HELLOOOOO?!".  His mother thought this was ADORABLE.  The only thing worse that the " I have no rules and treat my parents like crap cuz they let me" kids and the ones that throw tantrums and get ice cream. To shut them up.  Are you stupid?  I actually forgot where I was the other day and looked right at a kid, who was jumping around, screaming and throwing sugar packets, I snapped and said "Hey! Butt in seat!!"  The kids eyes got as wide as saucers, he shut his mouth sat down and voluntarily started picking them up.  This is when I started to panic.... I was at work.  Crap.  His mother, who had been sitting there looking like the devastated victim the whole time; looks at me and, Thank God, says "That.  was.  amazing."

I dont have kids... but I know how hard they can be. My brother is 14 years younger than me. I spent alot of my adolescent life babysitting lots of different kids before I got a job. Don't tell me its impossible to get them to mind. If you can get them to without laying a finger on them more power to ya, otherwise you'd be amazed at how much their manners will improve if you will smack em on the ass every now and then.

2.) Homosexuality- To Each Their Own

Holy Christ. This irks me more than anything else probably.  Who has the right to judge anyone on a sexual preference in a relationship involving 2 consenting adults?? Who has the right to judge anyone else at all?
 "Its says so in the BIBLE!!"- Bitch have you ever read the entire Bible? It says all kinds of stuff we arent supposed to do! Cut our hair, wear rings, football, tattoos, polyester or fabric blends, Divorce, birth control, eat friggin shellfish....also the way it is stated in bible was in reference to men and small boys....what is now known as child molestation/abuse. Theologians have confirmed this. Look it up.

To each their own- basically let people live their own lives and make their own choices. They aren't butting their way into your life so kindly see yourself out of theirs. If you were to meet someone on the street that was gay but you had no way of knowing, and you actually talked to them, and got past what you think you know about them and their choices, you would see two eyes, a nose, a mouth.  Hear a laugh, make conversation, find out you both grew up in the same city. You find a person. Someone worthy of respect. Someone you are glad you met. To have an opinion you have to see both sides, therefore be open-minded...otherwise you are just ignorant.

3.) I have no money boo-hoo.

I can't count how many people complain about money and do nothing to change their situation.  Who do a job making close to minimum wage that takes very little effort, and their main problem is fighting boredom, to act surprised when they get paid for their little effort and whine incessantly.  I (usually) make good money- guess what- I run my ASS off. I come home sweaty, dirty, stinky and dead tired. I don't have time, to spend time whining. I know its frustrating, I know its easier said than done, but get another JOB. Make an effort for goodness sakes. or HUSH. because of you aren't doing anything to change- we are all sick of hearing about it. Thats like "awww im so fat"...donut donut donut.  It isn't rocket science.

4.)Misery loves company-Human Buzzkill

Do you know people like this? Negative Nancy, cant be happy about anything or for anyone. Its always how bad it is for them, how nothing ever goes right....so the sit and wallow and whine.  Blame everyone else.  We all have our moments or our days. Heck I do. Its natural. But goodnight...sometimes I just wanna slap these people. Its every day all the time. Find a hobby!

5.) In the words of Jon's Dad- "Facebook-in"

Im so sick of people using facebook as a middle school hallway.  A place to get into other people's conversations and stir-up drama, get all offended, un-friend people.....seriously....and be all passive aggressive. Status update "I wish this B would just mind her own business!!"  Makes me wanna say "have the balls to tell us who you're talking about pansy ass." This seems totally opposite of what I'm saying until I explain- middle school hallway. Whisper Whisper, Deny, Deny, Deny. Fake smiles and all. Hate it. I'm not saying everyone should insult each other freely and start throwing virtual rotten tomatoes, but stay out of conversations that arent about you, let people fight THEIR OWN battles. If you are trying to spare someones feelings thats one thing- but being to much of a coward to tackle a situation head on is another.

and thats a wrap. Haha.  Hope no one got to stirred up. One thing you dont have to worry about with me- Im not 2 faced. I'm me. Always. I live in the grey. I respect others opinions even though I obviously have my own. Aggressive some may say- They used to call that Honesty.

I love you not knowing how, or why or from where...

Valentines Day has never been my favorite holiday, even in the years I have had someone to share it with; I never put alot of stock into it.  It doesn't take alot of thought or personalization to decide what to purchase...and as cynical as it sounds, Roses and candy can be bought at Homeland at the last minute on your way home from work.  Now...not to take anything away from these things....but i love things that are personal...and require alot of thought. Careful planning, and take what makes me  "me" into consideration. I realize how that sounds spoiled and selfish, but the point is this:  do you feel cherished every day? or just on a day when society obviously pushes, markets and pokes and prods, and basically forces your significant other to cherish you....or they are a giant horses ass.

My boyfriend is not the most romantic of sorts (sorry babe). It's a little lost on him.... he laughs at my romantic comedies, he mutters "that would NEVER happen" when they give their big "I love you speech" at the end of every single one, he thinks fancy restaurants are over-priced, and every deliberate compliment for 4 and a half years is followed by an insult/joke. He can't help himself. lol.

Sometimes I could just murder him. I want romance, danget.Sometimes I get a bit worried, i know it isnt necessarily a "cornerstone" in a life with someone, but a main problem is losing each other...getting to busy to stop and appreciate one another If we have already lost the little bit we have in 4 and a half years...what about the rest of our lives?

BUT:........................

That man adores me.  Sounds arrogant...but its kind of true. He says more with a look, a smile, a raised eyebrow, than any conversation i've ever had with anyone else. I have loved, and lost. I have wept over what I believed to be failure. I have been so angry I could rip him in half.....seriously. But no one understands me, accepts me, suprises me, and completes me like he does. I feel that every day. So maybe Valentines Day isn't my favorite, because it seems overdone, cheesy and a little fake. But what we have is real....and I hope the rest of you are as happy as I am  :)   The best words i have ever found to express this is a poem by Pablo Neruda....Read it slowly. Read between the lines. Figure out what he is really saying.    Enjoy.  :)


I don't love you as if you were the salt-rose, topaz
or arrow of carnations that propagate fire:
I love you as certain dark things are loved,
secretly, between the shadow and the soul.
I love you as the plant that doesn't bloom and carries
hidden within itself the light of those flowers,
and thanks to your love, darkly in my body
lives the dense fragrance that rises from the earth.
I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where,
I love you simply, without complexities or pride:
I love you because I know no other way than this
but this, in which there is no I or you,
so close that your hand upon my chest is my hand,
so close that when your eyes close, I fall asleep.

      

Fairytales

What girl doesn't want the grand gesture?  Pretty dresses, dancing, the moment in the rain when the kiss is so strong you feel like you have no legs...basically every romantic film i've ever seen has had one or all of these, and as much as I tell myself it's unrealistic, and that's not every day life, I feel myself getting sucked in every time. I love my boyfriend; more than I love anyone in the world. Most of the time it is the little things that make me love him even more, like last night when I had a little to much wine and he knocked out the rest of the beer in the fridge and we had the brilliant idea of baking brownies at midnight- with no eggs. Haha. It was a chocolaty gooey mess.  Delicious though.  Ugh I went on a tangent- anyways- about 85 percent of the time this keeps me more than happy...but every great once and a while I want ROMANCE. I want him to not be so......every day. I want dancing for no reason, I want candles and rose petals, I want a suprise weekend getaway like I planned for him a few years ago, I want thought and effort haha. This sounds awful- because he is the best person I know. He's selfless, and patient, he does the dishes lol, he accepts that I sometimes have a  bipolar 5 minute rampage when I can find anything in our tiny apartment- so this really is my only constant complaint. Its a futile one; it's not malicious or on purpose on his end, but I can't help but wish there was more   cheesiness in our relationship haha. Sincere cheesiness. I have said something a few times- but i feel like such agre complaining about anything since he is so good to me. I just wish he'd want it too, and come up with these things on his own. Boo. No romantic comedies for me for a while- they are ruining me.  lol

Who I am- My Love

Twirling in a computer chair
trying to find the words
what makes me....me?
So different than others.
The same streaked hair, eyes, nose and mouth as so many.
The same cold feet, the same chewed cuticles.
The same old toothbrush.
The same jeans as she, the same lip gloss as another, the same boots as one more.

Loving you makes me myself
I am different, beautiful and brave.
I stand out in a room, my laugh can be heard for miles.
A short glance, a secret smile.
an inside joke.
Hair intertwined on one pillow, impossible to separate strand by strand.
No words Necessary.
No careful phrasing, no choked tears.
No unanswered questions.

One glance, one syllable, one breath.
and all is understood.
My flaws are adored, my weaknesses are strengths, my habits are unique.
My eyes are a shade only you would recognize in a sea of blues.

all of these and more, are why I love you.

Hopeless Romantic?

Ok- I'm literally fuming. It's a bit ridiculous being that it was brought on by a Lifetime movie- haha, Never the less- it got me pretty upset.

Here I am, tonight. I had seen this commercial for a movie called "Unanswered Prayers" based on the Garth Brooks song. In the song as you remember Garth Brooks (apparently- or so in this story) runs into his old high school flame, his first love, the one he was infatuated with. The one he'd always wanted and adored. BUT as he is remembering the old days, and recalling how much he loved her (or so he thought) he looks at his wife, and thanks God for her. Thanks God he DIDN'T answer that prayer.  I sang along the song as a little girl,  it is still one of my favorites. I remember a few of the prayers as I had growing up, and in past relationships. I look back at them now with a smile, and I look at the goofy, silly, beautiful man that I love. As much as i ever thought I knew what love was, what it meant, or how people showed it- I didn't know romantic love until he entered my life. So the song holds a place in my heart. Well- the MOVIE does NOT.

The man in the film has a great marriage and a son and she's been in love with him since 5th grade and blah blah blah. Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy. Anywhoo- he does NOT look at his wife and thank God for her- he has to sneak around with the old girl first, get drunk and fool around with her, and THEN realize that he is a total ass. Beg his wife to forgive him as she bawls in the kitchen, and then hate himself. UGH. The naive me thought this would be fairytale-esque and not so typical. I threw the remote and refused to watch the end.

Then I realized why i was so pissed. Almost every relationship I have ever known or put faith in has failed miserably at some point. Honestly.  What is that? I grew up believing that if you love someone you love them, plain and simple. Uncomplicated, black and white. Why do so many people have to screw it up royally to realize they had it pretty damn good? And that it's what they want, and had it the whole time, and were to stupid to realize it? What is it about relationships that have everyone so scared?
I realize how idealistic this sounds, but I grew up reading fairytales. I put alot of stock in them, and loved like that my entire life. I Do.  Not.  Falter.  To this day. I have always loved whole-heartedly. 100 percent. I have also been 100 percent faithfully committed to who I was with. 

Now I have a lot of male friends. I adore them. I hang out with them- sometimes without my boyfriend-GASP!  We do crazy things like have coffee and see movies and have MEALS TOGETHER. (sense the sarcasm).  It is sad in this day and age when many would assume that there has to be a catch....why spend time with a man that isn't who you are with?? I am not perfect by ANY means, but I'm plenty comfortable in where my heart resides to think nothing of doing these things, Jon always knows who i'm with and where I am. Those who are scared of those situations are probably those who are unsure in their heart, I like when people say "it's out of respect!" ummm ok.... sooo whats disrespectful about having a meal? About conversation? If everyone's fine with it there is no disrespect involved...right? I've never been so drunk, or confused, or angry, or what have you that I did anything to jeopardize my relationship.This one or any other one.    Ever.


That is not meant to sound holier than thou, or cocky and I realize it does. I realize I come off that way sometimes, and people are good at reminding me. Also this is not directed at anyone specific but to the general public and I hear this stuff ALL THE TIME from others...   "I was drunk, it was a mistake!" and "I was confused- it wont happen again!" and " I didn't mean to hurt you" and " It just something I had to figure out!" all that other crap is something I don't understand.

Now, that being said. I am in a relationship that had its own up and downs, its own battles. Its own little bumps and bruises. There was no cheating, but we weren't completely sure we were meant to be together. So We took a break, we figured it out. We didn't stay together, lie to each other, hide things, reveal them later when it wouldn't be so bad, we took time away. REAL time. and we BOTH knew it was happening. , So I understand some of the doubt, or the faltering to an extent, but at the risk of sounding cocky (once again) there is a little thing called fidelity people, Fidelity has a little friend named Honesty. Fidelity and Honesty's grandpa's name is Respect. Give it a go.

My unanswered prayers?  I prayed (at 12) that God would wake me up from this nightmare when my grandparents died, and that he'd take it back 3 months later when, to top it off, my best friend moved away.  They stayed gone. and she left.

I prayed that My teeth would magically fix themselves. They didn't


One of the biggest ones was thrown into the heavens out of desperation and the complete demolition of me heart at 19 as my best friends told me the worst thing you can hear about the person you love- I prayed it wasn't true. and that we'd be together forever. We weren't.



My answered prayers?


Jonathan Cole McCracken.  Years later. Disguised as a quiet kid reading Lord of the Rings in the OCCC lobby haha. Who looked like he was gonna bolt for the door when I asked him to borrow his psych notes. Who I had to literally say "You gonna kiss me or not?" to....2 months later. Haha!  and there you go...  :)

Traditional "What I am Thankful For" - its WAY long. haha

What I am Thankful For:

My love.  "Boyfriend" doesn't give him enough credit. That' s a term you use in middle school to describe the boy you sat next to at lunch who grossly kissed you once and gave you half his peanut butter sandwich. This man I am referring to is my favorite part of my life. Takes me as I am, always. knows me better than anyone else does or ever has. better than I know myself. Loving him makes me a better person.

My family.  We are a bunch of sarcastic, stubborn, fiery people. Almost like Italians, haha. But we love each other so much its hard to breathe. I am strong, confident, true and stubborn like my mother. I am sarcastic, love with all my heart, self-sufficient, and get the job done like my father.  I refuse to be spoken down to by anyone- I get that from them both haha.  My brother Brad is an inspiration. Good at everything he tries to do. He's an amazing artist; in every sense of the word. He has a quiet way about him that is different from the rest of us- a bit better in my opinion. He's going to do great things, not to mention He's a wonderful brother.

My younger sister is just her. In every good sense of the expression. She's a perfect combination of our parents. She's more mellow than I am, but don't tick her off. She actually listened to me when she was growing up about making good decisions- haha. She's smart and thoughtful. She accepts people for who they are and accepts herself for who she is. I love that about her.  My youngest brother Brian is a trip. He's crazy and funny. At 10 years old, I swear He should do stand-up.  He hides his huge heart behind a little tough guy exterior, but still lets me kiss and snuggle him like when he was little. He is a great judge of character. He has literally gotten in a fight defending the kid in his class his peers were making fun of. I think He loves Jon almost as much as I do. Before he was born we would be sitting at the kitchen table and I always felt like someone was missing, After he was born I realized I think it was him.. :)

Jon's Family- 

Scott, Paula, Kelli, Aaron, Baby Liam, Bub and Jenny-  I know alot of people say in-laws, or who they love's family is a nightmare. I beg to differ haha. You guys do so much, and you have always made me feel like part of the family. I cannot express how much I appreciate that. I love you guys so much!!

Matt, Cristy and Jackson- you know how much we love you. Our adventures are always so much fun! From getting into cars with strangers at Cuppy and Joe's to Bear's diabolical poo incident- there is never a dull moment. We kind of adore you.  :)

ok-I simply cannot address you separately- there is just to many haha. You guys are so amazing. I consider you my family as well. I always wanted the big loud family, and tons of people and cousins and pure havoc... Well..... I got it!! and I love it. I feel so blessed to know you all, and love the diversity of personality. More so than that I love what you all have in common- how much you love each other. 

My friends- Once again to many to address seperately, However we will try. first the Girls:

Megan. Marie. Whitman. ~Jon is my love but you are my soulmate. I don't know what I would do without you. You have seen me through the hardest times and best times of my life. You are what best friends are made of.  You are like my human Valium- haha. You know how to chill me out, and there's something to be said about that! Like i know that Jon is who I will spend my life with, I know I will spend it with you as my friend. I love you more than words can say.

Momma Tina and Crazy Ricky- Thank you for being such great parents to my Fuzzball up there. I dont know what I'd do without her! I love you both like family!! Xoxo

Cortney a.k.a "Abbott"- dude. Dude. I think God made us on the same day, but made you taller and thinner and gave you the straight teeth- but gave me the ghetto booty and decided I was a Bobcat. Where as other people had to know me to understand me- you always got me haha. You are a true-blue, stand up for your friends, and love with all you are type of person. I know you always have my back- and our few epic fights were because we love each other so much. You are a gorgeous person inside and out.  Love you!

Nicole Joann- Niki Niki Jo Jo-haha

You are simply incredible. You inspire me all the time. You are tough, and brave in all areas of your life. You do things your way. You push the edge of the envelope. You meet your goals.   You love freely and easily. You're passionate. We have been friends our entire life- and helped groom me into who I am. Like sisters we fight and argue. We make each other nuts. But I love you like a sister- Always. Don't know how I'd function if I didn't have you.  :)

Jessica DeNice-You amazing teacher you! More adult that the rest of us- you do so much!! Coaching and making us all look like slackers haha, I love that you had a dream and achieved it. We don;t get to see each other as much as we'd like- but we both know how much we mean to each other! I love you girl!

Jilly Bean- You handle yourself with more grace than anyone I know. You are a great balance of love and logic. You pretty much always do the right thing. You have had some rough times- but always come out clean on the other side! I'm so glad you are happy- you deserve it! Love you!

Sassafrass- You crazy woman, you. Haha! I simply adore you. You are true to who you are, don't take anyone's crap, and have a huge heart! I know this past year has been crazy rough on you, but you are so much stronger than you know. God has big plans for you! I love you!

My dear Mrs. Whitney- What can I say girlie- you are just amazing! You are an example to be followed. You work so hard, you are such a woman of God and beautiful person. You are probably the most family-oriented person I know. You and Luke are a perfect match- and your love is that of storybooks. I love you. 

Lacey: You are awesome, Mrs Retter! You always have a sweet thing to say, you carry yourself like a woman should with grace and confidence, without being cocky. You work your tail off and make our Christian so happy. We are so happy you guys found each other! i know You, me and Whit will be friends for MANY years- If not on our own accord- our men would never separate anyways  haha. Love you!

Lauren: im so glad we became friends!  You totally crack me up. you also make me feel like my advice is helpful haha. I have so much fun with you! I know you've had a lot of obstacles and changes- but you handle them like a champ! I know you will find success in anything you do :) Love you!

Sarah Hope- Girl Im so glad you are moving Back!  Some of my funnest times have been with you! Skylar is a total doll- I know you had a hand in that ;) haha. She exudes vibrancy and happiness- which only comes from a child that knows she's loved so much. Me+You+Relax Riesling. I love you, SNERT. haha

Kala- My crazy karaoke friend!! You are such a wonderful Mommy to Liam- I hope I can be as good as you are when I get my little ones in the DISTANT future haha. You are a total blast, and you've worked hard to get where you are. He is your first priority- I have never doubted that for a second. You are totally gorgeous, friend! I love you! 

Rachel- Tons of my adolescent memories have you in them- whether we were having slumber parties or trying to  rip each others throats out haha, It was all out of love! You have become this wonderful, beautiful family woman! I am so proud of you! Love you!

Bird- You are such a tough Old Bird- haha. The definition of someone that's been to hell and back- I salute you. You amaze me. You are one of the funnest/ funniest people I know and I totally love being around you. You can ALWAYS make me laugh haha. You're a great Momma to Kiki...she didn't look to happy in that OU jersey though... I think you and Sam Bradford will make a wonderful life together  ;)

Bee- Hey-yo Prego!  haha. You also are a wonderful mommy- deep down i know you're sweet- that's why Aiden is the way he is  ;) I know you always have my back, and once you pop that baby out and visit it's party-hardy time. You are such a wonderful sister to the kids, they are lucky to have you. Love you!

Kara aka "Carinos Mommy"- you are the best pseudo Mommy ever. Thanks for always feeding me and taking care of me haha, hailey is a lucky girl! Love you!

My Norman JC girls- geez you've made my move to Norman so much easier!! You guys are so awesome and I hardly ever mind coming to work- which is wierd! Alisha- "Pillow Fight!" I love our movie dates haha. Aly- shopping with you is so much fun- I love how excited we get haha. ALY SMASH!  Sandi- You wonderful Zumba intructor you! Im working my way up there! and the hottie at Olive Branch- haha! Katy- Brotney spears dance! You make me happy- thats all there is to it haha Sam- The definition of someone who wears a smile in crisis, girl you are an inspiration to us all! Bri- No day is complete without a friendly smack on the hiney haha. Lyd- Like Aly you can chill me out- which is huge- and You are such a good momma to little artie. Reuben- your shenanigans sure make me laugh haha, and you fly planes! I wish I could be as badass as you! Ashley- its PLATE day!!! You know you love me!  To the rest of you I love you as well!! That place oozes with good people, it simply astounds me.

To all my girlfriends- you know who you are. Im sorry i cant list you all- I dont know if you've ever tried to do this- but its HARD! haha. Everyone of you has touched my life in a way that has made me better. I am so thankful for each and every one of you.

BOYS: 

Brandon- What is there to say- we've had our arguments over 4 bottles of wine haha, but I just love you. you are the person I would choose for my best friend. I know how much you love her, and how hard you work for her. Thank you for taking care of her! Love you "Dad"!

Zack Brewer, Luke, Christian- Thank you firstly for being wonderful husbands to the women I love so much! all three of you are amazing. I know how those women can be and you are brave-haha! They adore you as do I. I know we will be friends for years. Love you!

Tim- our coffee dates and deep discussions make you one of my favorite people. You are a human ego boost- and you feel things when you feel them. I love you pseudo- boyfriend!

 Ahdom- I think I would've killed you in years past If I didn't like you so much haha. I know I give you a hard time but you know I will always care about you. You are a big reason I knew what love was about. To think like a crawdad you have to become a crawdad right? :)

Colt- Miss Noxzema Jackson!! Someone who can always put a smile on my face. You care about your friends and family SO much. You are one of my favorite people to be around! I love you!

Eric- THE GUY who got me through me and Jon's dark times haha- two-for's at AMC on sunday were always our thing. I dont know where you are these days but I hope life is treating you well. You always hold a piece of my heart, love. and I am forever grateful to you for being such  a good friend to me when i needed one the most!! We miss you. I love you!

Chaser and Jay-tub- Well as my boyfriend's boyfriends I guess we are stuck with each other  :) you guys are amazing friends to us. So glad you are making such a wonderful lives for yourselves, Chase I hope you aren't to busy to marry us at our wedding haha. Jake- hope you feel like crying its gonna be a tearjerker! We love you guys so much!

John Way, Billy Barty, Jed, Will and Nikita- You boys have a  great way of always making me feel accepted and special- almost like a cool guy with long hair haha. You never seem to mind that Jon brings his girfriend everywhere ;0) You are wonderful friends to Jon and to me. I love that you guys make me feel like you love me almost as much as you love him. You are awesome. We love you!

Jon face- You little genius you! I know I dont see you much but that doesnt mean I love you any less than I always have. You are hilarious, and a hottie I might add  ;) Me and jon miss you- come see us! love you!

last but NOT least-

Jeff Kenney- aka JRK. You are one of my favorite people in the entire world. I respect and love the person you are. You have always listened when i needed to talk and offered advice when i asked for it. I will always think of you as someone I can count on, and One of the truest people I have ever met. I love you so much!

all the other men in my life- You are just as important. once again writing it all out isnt easy! Everyone has influence and I adore all of you. Thanks for everything you do!!

Galway City Nightlife:Velociraptors, Dancing and Supermac

We have yet to find a party place we loved as much as Killkenny- those people put the "fun" bar at an impossibly unreachable standard.  However, We did find that while Galway City is different- it can get pretty damn entertaining  :)

We woke up after our day of rest  (yesterday) and after a breakfast of bacon and eggs and getting to sleep in, we started to get ready to explore the city.  It was still raining:but not as hard as the day before; and we were determined to see the place every town/city called "young, vibrant, and unforgettable."  Well all of these are true.

We started out walking own Williams street, a pedestrian street where the main restaurants, shopping, and of course pubs are.  We got Halloween accessories- Nicole got bunny ears and I got a headband with a little pirate hat on it, we got a present for my mommy  (ssssshh) and Nicole found a really cute Ireland jacket. I loved the hustle and bustle of the city centre. The Latin Quarter and Quay  (pronounced "key')  street was pib after pub after pub.  There were tons of GORGEOUS shops, and they already had Christmas garland streamed from buliding to building above us.  We then headed back to the B and B to relax a bit and get ready for the infamous Galway City nightlife.

When walking down Williams street that night, they had turned the junction of all the pedestrian streets to a Halloween carnival/dance party, There was a gazebo and dj blasting music- "Thriller" of course. We saw a group of kids dancing and a huge skeleton walking down the street. There was a flamethrower, and a ton of people dressed up. The city lights were very invigorating- this was looking like a good night!!

We started at the Front Door; there was a soccer game  that EVERYONE  was completely into. We had a drink, listened to Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" and headed across the street to try our luck at a little more interaction at "Busker Brown's".  Good decision. The bartender were male- and dressed as David Hasselhoff, or just Baywatch, wearing a cloth pair of abs, a blond wig and red swim trunks. The other was a giant baby, in pink (one piece) footie PJ's with ducks on them, and a binky in his mouth. We got a table and settled in to wait for funny conversations to eavesdrop on haha.

After we had a drink, an older an walks up with a HUGE platter of food that had been barely touched (this was a very nice place) and said 'here girlies- help yourself!" now normally I wouldve shoved it away, disgusted and insulted.  But the Irish are different, and this was filled with chicked tendres, onion rings, french fries and wonderful yumminess.  3 beers in Randi and Nicole and all food is food.  Sorry mom. But it was glorious.

We finished our drinks, and walked into a random pub to pee, and this is where it got interesting. A group of about 5 boys  (ages 20-21) snagged us and said "Are ye American?' and we said "Yes..." and they said "You need to see this city centre with some locals..' we of course gave our normal  "We are here for friends, and drinks. Keep your hands to yourselves and we can have a good time, we are staying in the city center  (only a couple block radius)  and not straying, and we have boyfriends," Haha. They said "ph thats grand!!" and proceeded to show us around. Thats when we realized they were actually velociraptors . They were running like them thru the streets, jumping on trashcans, jumping off, cawing at pedestrians.... i'd like to say this freaked us out and we left them be....but we found ourselves hunched over in laughter at these kids. They were hysterical.

.....at one point one grabbed a bag of chips from a sandwich place in his mouth and raptor-style-ran down the street with them- as the man came out yelling  WHAT THE HELL ARE YE doin?!", we stopped and apologized.

No..... we didn't, haha. Not knowing what to do Nicole and I clasped hands and cracking up RAN as fast as we could after the raptors. Feeling like kids again, Nicole and I enjoyed the completely childish company of our new friends.  They were perfect gentlemen, no not gentlemen.....boys. Young, funny, boys.

We ducked into a nearby nightclub where there was dancing, not bumping and grinding like the U.S, similair to country dancing, lots of twirling and and two-step like dancing.  Me and Nicole were excited, the boys were pounding the drinks, we were sipping ours and enjoying the show haha, The more they drank, the wackier they got.  One did get a little out of hand, got a little close to my face and as I threw my hand up and said "HEY MISTER! Be NICE!" Nicole saved me haha. She came over and we danced instead.

We saw one of our new friends leaning against the wall of the bar in an obviously over-drunk fashion. We took on the motherly role, helped him down the street as his friends laughed at him behind us, and went on a quest for food to sober him up.

The boys wanted to go to Supermac (irish version of McDonalds) Ok- not as good in my opinion. there is a huge food court in the middle of the cenre next to the pubs, it contains a snadwich shop, a Papa Johns, and this Supermac cheeseburger place. Set up like a cafeteria, and I bet it makes tons of money :) Our drunk friend kept going "I want a milkshake, can i have one?" and looking at other patrons going "Do you have my milkshake??" haha, he got one and we all ate, bid our goodbyes and Nic and I grabbed a cab.  Sept like Babies,  winding down now.

4 more days  :(  /  :)

love/ miss you all.