Shawn's oldest friend is in town visiting. They've been friends since high school and he's been one of the few constants in our lives besides family. They're going to a show tonight and we're all going to have dinner together before we part ways and I bring the boys home. We see Jason every year or so, as time and life permits. He's like an uncle to the boys and even better than that as he works for a big video game company and brings them treats when he comes.
Jason is also a big reason that Shawn and I are together today. He and Shawn were roommates in college when I met them both. I actually met Jason first and met Shawn through him, indirectly. They are polar opposites so when the first night we spent together was awkward because Shawn was so quiet and shy, and I expressed my grievances to Jason, he was able to convince me to give Shawn a chance.
I'm feeling a bit like a bad hostess, though, as my energy level is not what I'd like it to be. We haven't done much today after running around and wearing him out yesterday when he got into town, when he'd had no sleep the night before.
Last night we got an invitation to a last minute BBQ across the street so off we went, dragging Jason along. He's the type of guy that can make himself at home in any situation so we knew he'd get along with our neighbors. There was plenty of alcohol involved (for them, not me) as well as a fire in the fire pit on a chilly Colorado evening, but when the conversation changed to a disgusting video that I am apparently the last person on earth to hear about, things got interesting. I'm not posting the link to the actual video but it's not hard to find (the "reaction videos" are pretty funny). My stomach is still queasy today. Ugh. It is amazing to me what you can find on the internet and also what gets people hot and bothered.
So after subjecting Jason to video drama, he fell asleep on our love seat and never moved upstairs to the bed we'd had waiting for him. He's a very large man and I'm sure that was not the most comfortable place to sleep ~ I'm only 5'3" and don't like to sleep on it! I feel so bad that he didn't sleep in a comfy bed.
After all that, he may never come visit again! Hopefully they have a good time at the show tonight to make up for it!
8 comments:
I haven't seen that video either and don't ever plan to.
When you're friends with someone for that long, there's usually no expectation for lots of special planning. I'm sure he's just happy to be with you guys.
The commenter above is right. I'm sure he was happy, just to spend time with both of you.
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Okay, I was dumb enough to click you wiki link to find about 2 girls, 1 cup.
Now there is something I never plan on seeing. OY.
And I'm sure he WAS just happy to see you (all 3 of you in one).
Amen to what Jen said--good friends just like the company!
I didn't even click that link and I knew what you were talking about. I have never seen the video but I definitely have heard of it. I guess it made Matt puke. That was enough to make me stay away.
I tagged you--hope it's a diversion and not a chore!
Man, I wanna party with you! ;-)
I haven't seen the video and hadn't even heard of it until I read it here. I think I liked being in the dark. ;)
What fun to have an old and dear friend visiting. And very good idea to have him visiting to keep your husband occupied while staying home on the couch is what probably sounds best to you! Not too much longer now -- wow!
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