Not Every Day Is Perfect

Part 1: I'm getting needy.

Unfortunately, it happens every time Will is going to be gone for an extended period of time. I've already complained once about him leaving for a month, so I didn't plan on complaining on le blog {at least until he was actually gone}, but it's the truth. I get needy when he's about to leave, and this time is no different. I cried yesterday because he didn't walk to warm up with me before our run. WTF? I swear I'm not PMS'ing. Luckily, Will knows me better than I know myself. At first he was a little confused at my sullen demeanor and weepy tendencies, but soon he was cuddling with me and telling me that it's okay that I get a little extra needy in times like this. The following is a real convo from last night.

Will: I don't tell you enough how much I appreciate what you do for me.

Me: Yes you do, even though I {jokingly} tell you that you don't.

Will: I just want to make you proud.

Me: You do, everyday. That's why supporting you is my favorite job in the world.

Will: Good, 'cuz I pretty much demanded it.

Part 2: Cancer Sucks

It's funny, I started a random 'serving' job six years ago, and now I'm understing just how much a part of me it has become. As I type this post, I just can't wrap my head around the fact that my old boss friend Lags, lost his battle with Cancer yesterday. Everyone is devastated because he was so incredibly full of life, one of those people who put everyone before himself, and this world truly was a better place because of him. Hooters wouldn't even be what it is today without him, and he's definitely one of the main reasons I stayed with the company so long.

He's the dude on the right. Looks like a normal guy, right?

He was one of five that started the South Florida franchise, and established himself as a part of Hooters {and basically a generation} of history.  He and the guys took me under their wings {no pun intended} and gave me opportunities that I never would have dreamed that a job could give you. They earned my loyalty to the brand over these years, and every time I pass a Hooters I will remember him.

Part 3: My vanity is now showing.

After reminiscing through old pictures with Lags and the gang, I'm now sad that my hair was {naturally} that blonde, and miss my year 'round tan from Florida living. I wouldn't trade being with Will for the world, but it would have been nice to keep my hair color as a consolation.

I promise, I'm not looking for an ounce of pity after this venting session.

I just want to remember that not every day is perfect, we lose time with the ones we love, and have to say 'so long' or forever good byes whether we want to or not. All we can do is hold our loved ones tight while we can, and make sure they know that we love them. You can never overuse 'I'm proud of...' or  I love you'. Hopefully we will be back to regularly scheduled programming on Friday! Until then, 'I'm proud of you!'