One Evening

I've lived in three states in my life.

Virginia.
Texas.
Florida. I haven't been back to Florida since I left in the May of 2006. [Though, I would like to.]
And, while I currently reside in Virginia, I'm currently visiting Texas. And it makes me think.

Which means I'm making a list. Of the things I love about Texas.

1.] Whataburger
2.] Nannies house.
3.] Pawpaws house.
4.] Granny and grandpa.
5.] Sweet Tea.
6.] Beer.
7.] The fact that I do not actually sound funny compared to the people I'm talking to.

1.] Whataburger: The only real way that I can explain to anyone who has never had Whataburger is that it's like Texas sized Burger King. Only, the fries are better, and they always seems to put mustard on your burger, if you want it or not. [I hate mustard.]

2.] Nannies house: The only house I can remember my nanny and pop, [My moms mom and step-dad.] living in, is the one I'm at right now, drinking a coke, and watching CSI while they talk about the broken t.v. and my great aunt who's in the hospital. I've moved a lot in my life. Ten schools, in all. And, so not many houses are constants in my memory. This one and

3.] Pawpaws house: My pawpaw and gemaw, [My moms dad and step-mom] have lived in their house as long as I can remember. It's nice. Big open backyard, that I remember chasing my brother and sister and all the dogs around for hours until we nearly died of heat stroke and then begged my mom for a popsicle.

Sidenote: My moms car tire got messed up. My nanny texted me to ask if it had been fixed. I said, "No. We're still on the donut." She said back, "Glazed or chocolate." Oh, life.


4.] Granny and grandpa: My great grandmother is a hoot and a holler. She's funny and ditzy and old and cute. I love her to death, and the other day when I was at her house for lunch, I spent two hours teaching her how to do different things on her computer. It was funny, and I love her. Meanwhile, my grandpa was making fun of her, and making me giggle. I love them both a lot.


5.] Sweet tea: Many places up north do not make good sweet tea. There is not a single place down here that doesn't make good sweet tea.

6.] Beer: My pawpaw and all my great uncles don't hesitate to give me alcohol. While I've promised I wouldn't drink anymore, it's hard not to with my family. It flows, and with my family, you need it.

7.] The fact that I do not actually sound funny compared to the people I'm talking to: 'Nuff said.

And, fyi, Elizabeth. Posting a blank post means nothing towards the ultimate count. So, you only have 15.

Suck it.

ARTIST: FEIST