“There was this one time, when I hooked up my lawn mower to my nintendro. And after that, I got the high score every time!” It’s hard to believe those voices come from him.

Recap: I’ve had a great weekend. Amber and I headed out for Albion, Nebraska Friday afternoon. I was a little nervous about meeting her parents, but I had a good time. We ended up coming back Sunday night through some rain and just lazed around yesterday (kinda). Most of you probably don’t care about every detail, so I’ll hit the highlights:

• A town of 2000 has a country club, a bowling alley, “billboards,” and a “mall.”
• My sense of humor is similar to her dad’s.
• It is virtually impossible to sneak up on anyone in that house.
• A walk through a wildlife preserve. Sometimes wet toes are worth it.
• Three games of “cosmic” bowling. During the second game I got my first ever turkey, followed it up with a fourth strike and crushed Amber’s measly score of 112 with my best ever 169. Let her win you say? Psh. I didn’t have to. She got me in the other two (and I was trying).
• A 10 minute drive lands you in the middle of nowhere to see more stars than you can imagine.
• Knowing that without a doubt we’re both on the same page.
• Looking through old photographs.
• Spending the better part of a day at an estate auction and walking away with a coffee table for $2.
• I can still touch a ten foot rim, even in jeans and a sweatshirt.
• Willingly listening to country music. (What?!)
• Home cooked meals! From Boy Scout Hash to homemade pizza, I ate well.
• Driving the truck I almost owned.
• Four hour conversations.
• A feeling that gets stronger every single day.
• Leaving a good impression…? I hope so.

Currently Playing: Switchfoot – On Fire

I’m standing on the edge of me
I’m standing on the edge of everything I’ve never been before.
And I’ve been standing on the edge of me
Standing on the edge

And I’m on fire
When You’re near me
I’m on fire
When You speak
(Yea) I’m on fire
Burning at these mysteries…
These mysteries…these mysteries
Ah you’re the mystery
You’re the mystery