So this blog is two fold.
We had our bi annual Laughlin Bowling Trip, but I had to go without Pat and it got me thinking a lot about love.
It's kinda funny when you actually really love your husband. My heart is sad for those in relationships who have lost that love or maybe never had it to begin with. Pat and I have been through so much turmoil with his ex, his kid, family, our epileptic pup and more - you would think it would drive us apart. But it's actually done the opposite - it's brought us even closer together. Yes - of course there have been bumps and massive stress, but we've powered through and here we are today - in a place I never thought I'd be - and that's happily in love with a man. Like really in love. Like a love I didn't even know existed.
I've always been a very independent person, and I still am. I treasure alone time, and still do. I've also been a very social person, and I still am. But it's different now. All those things still matter to me, but I've completely adjusted the amount of time and priority into those things. I love just "being" with Pat. We can adventure, vacation, or just laze around home. He's my person. When I was walking back to my hotel alone on Saturday night I passed this picture:
I stopped here and my heart started to ache. I wanted nothing more in the world then to be walking back to my hotel, hand in hand with Pat. But this trip I was solo, and he was home taking care of Poe. But it got me thinking about how much I truly love him. My sadness turned into gratitude and I snapped this picture with him in mind. I'm so grateful I get to go home to a wonderful person. Someone I love. I really feel like our relationship lately has moved to a different level.
Just wanted to share something lovely in this crazy time we're all in right now. And on to the Laughlin part:
This trip was a bit tougher, and I wasn't even looking forward to coming at all. But when we all arrived at the bowling alley on Saturday I was reminded why I do enjoy it so. It's super fun and exciting and competitive.
We had booked a hotel at The Aquarius hoping for a less smokier hotel than the Riverside. It was a bit less smokey but let's be real - I am just not a fan of Laughlin. I am not a fan of hotels. I don't gamble. I can no longer partake in the fun water sports I used to do. So Laughlin is just not my cup of tea. The food is terrible. The wine is worse. Like - I got a bagel that actually tasted like cardboard. How can you fuck up a bagel!?!?! Pat and I actually talked of future trips booking an air bnb and cooking our own food. As long as Poe is ok by our Fall trip, that is going to be our plan.
Anywhoo - here's the weekend.
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| Stopped at little random spot for gas/pee and found my one an only geocache! |
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| Just arrived. My 1st drink after a good cry. |
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| This was a giant eclair. It tasted horrid. |
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| My view |
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| Missing Pat |
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| Did catch a cool little band for a bit. Met up with Violet, Jada and Jesse |
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| The Rhodes joined me later |
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| The river can be pretty |
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| Lol |
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| Grabbed a late drink with these guys |
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| Lost $10 on Keno |
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| Jesse & I |
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| My room was at the very end of this long damn hallway |
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| Nightime |
Saturday
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| OMG there was a Buffy the Vampire Slayer Slot Machine. I had $2 cash left, and promptly lost it |
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| Heading over to bowling in the 100 plus degree heat |
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| Waiting to start |
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| Our cheering section |
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| The Striking Hornets |
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| I bowled like shit |
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| Jenny got a presie at the after party as a thank you for all her baking! |
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| Our Queen Bee |
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| Afterparty ladies |
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| We all headed to Saltgrass Steak House for dinner. It was the only good meal all weekend. |
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| The Shouses |
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| Gabe and Kate |
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| The 7th wheel |
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| The Rhodes |
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| I of course ordered this in honor of Pat |
So there ya have it. After dinner I headed back to my hotel and went to sleep. Up and out the door before 6am to head home on Sunday. Until next time!
