I know I don't write on this thing very often anymore. Perhaps it was one of those projects left to "good intentions". Of course the time I have something I want to write about is a time when I have many other things that I need to be doing.
I met Andrew about 8 and a half months ago. We were set up by one of my good friends from Mineral County 4H camp and his first cousin (my friend is married to his cousin). Since that time, there have been many changes in both of our lives, but one amusing thing to note is the number of new activities/hobbies I have been exposed to since we got together. I grew up in Keyser, a small town just south of Cumberland, MD (a bigger small town). Andrew grew up in Doddridge County...in a place that still has no cell service, and the only internet you can get where he lives is dial-up. I have enjoyed most of these activities, but I honestly had never pictured myself participating in them prior to meeting Andrew.
1. Rummy - Andrew had to teach me how to play because I seriously didn't know. It's a simple one, but I'm glad I know now.
2. 3D movies - I was never a movie-goer prior to meeting Andrew. I'm still not one who goes that often, but I saw my first 3-D movie with Andrew. We saw "Paul".
3. Riding on the back of a motorcycle - I got a motorcycle helmet for Valentine's Day - we haven't had the chance to go too often, but I love it when we do get to go.
4. Riding a bike on the rail trail - I know this is another one that is like "really?!" but it's something that needed that extra push to really enjoy.
5. Kayaking - I have to take it slow, but it's pretty fun...except for that part about running into trees at North Bend.
6. Well roads - I have had the chance to go with Andrew on a few trips to oil well sites for his job. I enjoy riding in a big pick-up truck and getting to hang out with my favorite person.
7. Monopoly - Andrew had to teach me how to play. We've played once, and I'm looking forward to next time.
8. Star Wars -I hadn't seen any of the movies prior to this past summer. Andrew has the DVD's and he sat and watched every single episode with me. That's a LOT of movie watching. And after seeing them, I am definitely a fan.
9. Gardening - Ok, so I did not do much of the work, but I cut up a lot of produce this season, got to see the process first-hand, and already have some ideas for next year.
10. Mud bogging - I seriously never thought I would be doing this, but today, I went on my first semi- mud bogging trip. It wasn't extreme by any means, but I was in the razor with Andrew going up and down these dirt roads that were very rough. We were driving through some rather large mud puddles. I ended up with dirt in some odd places. I can now see though why it's such a popular activity. What else could I possibly want to do on a Sunday afternoon?
I love Andrew, and I've enjoyed the past 8.6 months we've spent together. I'm looking forward to spending more time on this journey, but here's a few highlights for now.
