Temporary Good-byes

Tyler left for Armenia on Wednesday.

I actually realized that he was leaving Tuesday night, so I called him. For whatever reason, he didn't answer. Probably kicking with his lady friends. He called back Wednesday on his way to the airport. It was good to talk to him for twenty minutes or so. He won't be back in time for the wedding but such is life, right? He'll be over there six to seven months, whichever he chooses. I'm thinking the later.

That night, I stayed up late with the roommates watching Caddyshack. In all honesty, it was only an OK movie; it had some funny parts to it. Anyways, I got to bed late. I planned on sleeping in, but I was rudely awaken at 7:30 in the morning by a phone call. (Editor's Note: And we say I'm the only one with a flair for the dramatic. Honestly...) Usually when my phone rings early in the morning, it's either A) telemarketers or B) someone telling me I can get a free security system put in just by putting up a sign in my window. I grudgingly rolled over and picked up my phone off the floor where it had somehow ended up in the night. Half-awake, I answered just to realize it was Tyler on the phone! He said that he needed a favor. He had tried to call everyone else in the family, but they'd failed to pick up the phone. He needed the phone number of one of his lady friends.

Can you believe that kid? He called me from half-way around the world just for a girl's number. Turns out, he was in Austria waiting for his flight to Armenia. He had a 13 hour lay-over there. Who knew lay-overs could be that long? So we talked for a few more minutes about his flight and what not. We hung up so he could have a few minutes left to call his lady friend once I got her number. Whether or not he called her, I have no idea, but I would assume so. It was good to talk to him one last time before our communication is limited to email.

I'm already counting down the days til he gets home and comes back out west.

Enter the Realm (and try not to enjoy the view)

One of my favorite things to do is read blogs. I currently have about ten different blogs that I'm following. Since I enjoy reading other people's writing, I decided to start my own. This way other bloggers can read mine. Blogs are a great way to keep track of memories, and they allow people you don't typically talk with to let them know what's going on in your life. Also Kylee (my fiancee) will be contributing to this blog due to the fact that she's an English major and loves to write. We'll see who writes more on this blog, me or her. Any bets?

My bet is the Creative Writer will take over, but that's just speculation. If you haven't noticed, Nate and I have two very different styles. Can you keep track? One day we might make it a game. I'll call it "Spot the Difference" like "Family Feud" only without the family... and the survey... and the creepy game show host.Granted, due to the way he seems to have taken over the first two posts, maybe he'll beat me to the punch every time. We'll see.

As you can see, Ky took the computer and started taking over the post. I (Nathan) usually just type what's on my mind. I'm pretty sure you'll be able to tell who writes. I don't write as pretty as Ky does.

Aw shucks, look at that compliment. You can't see me, but I'm definitely blushing. :)

Now, as an English Major blessed with the art of story telling and a flair for dramatics, I feel the need to introduce what will one day be known as the happy couple Ervin.

Nathan is a very blunt and quite liberal. He has a million friends on Facebook, but posts his life on Twitter. He cooks so many meals that I will always be well fed. Nate is a stickler for cleanliness (and he decided to marry me... ha ha ...). He looks super amazing in short hair. He wants to own a motorcycle one day, and he has an innate love of kids.

Now as for me, I am a creative, wacky person who has developed an expansive vocabulary over the past four months.  I get excited over little things; I tend to be slap-dash in my creations; and I have a really hard time not going overboard on projects. I spend way too much time on Pinterest. And last but not least, I am far too passionate about English.

Any last words? He's shaking his head no. So let me end by saying that I hope you enjoy the modge-podge that is our blog. And I hope it does Nate justice, considering how much he loves to read these things.