There's Nothing Wrong With Ohio

Happy Easter y’all!

I flew into Columbus yesterday to surprise my folks for Easter. Both parents and my younger sis had birthdays last week and I figured this would be a good present for both occasions.

When I landed in Columbus I texted my best friend who was picking me up to let her know I’d arrived. All I texted was: “O-H-” and she responded with “I-O!” I have never really been a huge OSU fan, and all the people who were really into OSU kind of annoyed me when I was living here. But now I feel like it’s more about the state then a team. I have Ohio in my blood, and I feel a kind of Ohio pride. I’m sure everyone has the same thing for their home state. Yeah, Ohio can be boring and there isn’t much going on here, but it is a good place to raise a family, and I eventually hope to.

I’m still young and want to travel and I don’t have a significant other, so I’m going to travel while I am still able. Though, I think I would eventually like to settle down in Ohio. I suppose someplace like Ohio would also work, but there is a reason why Ohio is considered the “heart” of the nation. (and looks like a heart as well) I almost want to find a guy from Ohio, but the Lord will eventually lead me to who I am meant to be with. After the pain, hurt, and abuse from my last relationship, I’m putting it all in the Lord’s hands.

I hope whomever I do end up with, he is willing to travel… at least for a little while. Or be willing to wait for me while I travel. It would be awesome to find a guy who travels for his career. Then we could have Ohio as our home base and then travel all over. I’m reminded of songs from the Johnny Appleseed Outdoor Drama that I did and how true they really are:

“A part of my heart will always be in Ohio”, “No matter where I roam, this will always be my home”

I worked 98 hours in 10 days with no day off at the pub. I think my brain turned to mush. St. Patty’s pretty much kicked my butt. And I was sober the entire time! I’m still not sleeping well because of this crazy schedule, but I’m back in Ohio and taking some time to relax and catch up with friends.

I went to Tom’s Ice cream Bowl (rated as one of the nation’s best ice cream parlors) to meet up with my two best friends. It has been far too long since The Three Amigos have been together. Stopped in at Cracker Barrel to visit my old co-workers and found out that the only gay guy who works there was telling everyone that we had been dating and that I moved to Boston because I was pregnant with his child and he was preparing to move up there with me.

I could have been mad about that, I suppose, but I already know that he makes up stories like that all the time. He’s a nice guy except for that. I actually found it to be quite amusing and a clever little story. But I still hold my V-card and am obviously not pregnant. So, with my unexpected visit, I killed that rumor. (and probably his fun along with it)

March Madness is well underway and I couldn’t be happier. This is when college b-ball is at it’s best. We have the games on at the pub… nice! Teams are scrappy and go all out. Woot! I remember back in college watching the games while I was running on the treadmill in the REC. There was a really crappy play and I shouted out loud and everyone looked at me like I was insane. He he he. It was good times.

Tomorrow we go to Sunrise Service, then we are off to my mom’s parent’s for lunch. Joni is bringing her BF that no one has ever met. (That includes herself.) She met this guy on-line. He is 19 from Minnesota and is riding 19 hours on a bus to Ohio to visit for a week. For those of you who don’t know, Joni is 25, still living at home, and working at McDonalds. :-/ This poor guy is going to meet her and have to meet her extended family all on the first day he arrives. I want to know who his parents are who are letting him do this. I still can’t believe that my parents are letting it happen. (I’m glad I’m home because he was going to be staying in my bed…. Ew?)

He’s also 6’6”. Taller than me! And Joni’s only 5’4”. I mean, I guess in theory this online dating stuff works, but I still think it’s a little creepy. Especially since Joni only talks to people online who are into anime fan fiction crap. * sigh* I’m still waiting for her to grow up and actually act like an older sister for once in her life. Learn some money management and responsibility. Move out and live her own life. My parent’s already have it tough with Jessica having so many disorders and handicaps.

Sometimes I hate myself for moving out and living my life because I feel like it’s so unfair to everyone left behind. Especially Jess. But I can’t sit still and do nothing with myself just because. I can either make something of myself or waste away. I think that’s why I have a difficult time with my fam sometimes.

While Joni and my mother are “Yes, but…” people, I’m a “Yes, and…” person.

If someone were to say to them, “If you are unhappy with something in your life, you should take the initiative and change it.” They respond with, “Yes, but… that would require so much effort and it’s easier to just sit here and ignore the problem.”

If someone were to say to me, “You have problems in your life.” I respond with, “Yes, and… I’m going to do all that I can to improve those situations and overcome my obstacles.”

I don’t get along with people who always pass the blame.

In any case, I’m glad to be back in Ohio. (even if it’s only for a few days) I hope everyone’s Easter is bright and beautiful. Don’t let the Ohio weather change the joy of the holiday. This day is the entire basis of Christianity. Jesus was and is an amazing man and my reason for living everyday. He reminds us all to drink wine, be groovy, and love everyone. I think he was the first hippy.

HE HAS RISEN!!! Believe it. Live it. Enjoy it.



CLOSING THOUGHT: It’s Stairway to Heaven! He’s playing Stairway to Heaven! For goodness sake, someone guess Stairway to Heaven!!!!