Cheeseburger in Paradise and other assorted fairy tales.
“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.” Buddha
Yesterday, my post was five truths and one lie.
The challenge was to pick which one was the falsehood.
Truth: I saw Apollo 13 shoot skyward from Cape Canaveral.
Truth: I was almost arrested trying to climb over the fence onto the runway at DFW.
It seemed like a great idea when a group of us left the fraternity house at 1 a.m.
Truth: Thank the good Lord I never married a particular gentleman.
Let’s just say he loved his car a lot more than I. Most people assumed this was the lie. I think a few minutes before he came at me with his car, I had thrown my metal tennis racket at him — like on the court.
Let’s say that game didn’t end well. And we weren’t a good match.
Truth: When visiting my nice boyfriend, the one-who-became-my husband-boyfriend — I was determined to run every day I was there over the January holidays. There being a tiny burg three hours north of Minneapolis.
And so I did.
Truth: Yes. I almost called off my wedding.
It would have been biggest mistake of my life.
Lie: Was trying to think of something. Remembered a cousin’s neighbor who dated Jimmy Buffet. I thought me dating Jimmy Buffett would be a stretch, so I changed it to waiting on him.
Me as a competent waitress is actually harder to believe.
And Ruth was the only one to guess correctly. Maybe Mr. Buffett is indeed a vegetarian?
So there. That’s the truth.
NaBloPoMo Day 21.
Good for Ruth, and good for you on all counts!
Well, I’m glad you didn’t marry the car guy! And Jimmy Buffett was definitely a good story!
Yes Lois. You, me and my mother are glad I didn’t marry him.
Yes, Ruth was the super sleuth.
Well I’m glad you didn’t marry the car guy too, but seriously I would have never guessed which one was a lie. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from blogging almost everybody has at least a few interesting life experiences up their sleeve.
Love that photo of Apollo 13! For some reason I pictured you so clearly serving Jimmy Buffett. And needless to say I am very glad that you didn’t remain involved with the jerk ! 🙂
Oh how I miss you Jamie! Just read through 10 of your posts. Yes I got your comment the other day and I loved that you were checking in on me. I have been hiding out , but now I feel like I just got to run a 5k in the dark with my youngest surrounded by lights. Such a cool race, hope he agrees to run with you again next year. Happy thanksgiving!!!!
Wow, Jamie…I was so sure the Jimmy Buffet thing was true.
I am not sure why I remember silly things like a debate over whether Jimmy Buffet is a vegetarian but have to find a phone to call my cell phone (every stinking day) to remember where I left my phone…. Loved your list Jamie and am so enjoying getting to know you.
I saw Apollo 13 lift off too. I watched it from the air and was scared to death.
So glad you married the nice guy:)
I am glad I married the nice one too, Doreen.
It’s been fun getting to know you Ruth as well.
Oh Tiffani. So glad that you posted again too. You have so much on your plate, but you are and always will be Mom of the Year to me. xoxoxo