Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Previous Life

Old Holly was a complete different person. But we all think that we used to be different people, right? God's gift to my husband was that I eventually changed, grew up, dropped old friends, and learned to cook.

Old Holly:
Did case races for fun-
Was never on time-
Bought prepackaged meals and then put them in a pan to make it looked like she cooked-
Didn't know a budget from a whore in church-
Lived in the "Real World Glen Carbon" house-
With four college wrestlers-
Was as dependable as a Chicago politician-
Thought Keystone Light was the sweet nectar of the Earth-
Stole a Christmas tree from the outside of a store-
And prided herself at having amazing hand-eye coordination, aka beer pong skills-

In fact, I prided myself on this table. A "LOST" themed beer pong table, at that. Because when you're a troll in every other aspect of life, you need some kind of confidence.



And for the record, this was created before pinterest. Oh, that's obvious? Do you see the Oceanic plane crashing in the middle of the island? You probably don't because I'm pretty sure this picture was taken with a disposable camera. There was also a yellow plane on one of the corners that was Boone's plane crashing in a tree. Also, a black valcano and Christmas lights that spelled out LOST.

My friend, Hogan, and I skipped class one day and went to the hardware store. We bought a piece of plywood and a yard of AstroTurf. Then we went to the craft store and bought some wooden planes, paint, and floral stuffing.

Our only mistake, besides raking up student loan debt to pay our beer tab, was gluing Spanish moss on the ends of the table to represent the jungle. The water cups were always full of dyed moss, that we eventually consumed, and will probably be the inevitable death of us later in life.

Anyway, I thought I'd share a glimpse of old Holly. Aren't you all glad that normal Holly is here with you now? Oh she needs to stop talking in third person? OK.

11 comments:

  1. Every time I read a post of your's, I like you a little more. Did we go to college together?! ;) Glad to hear that I'm not the only one who was a complete mess in her previous life. I'm not gonna lie, though... those were some of the best days of my life. But, I'm glad they're gone. I'm much prouder of the current me.

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  2. oh, Holly! I think that your beer pong table is glorious! I don't miss my college years...I miss my years at camp. Total freedom and my day revolved around fun on the water. I'm not having children...but if I did, I would send them to my old camp: http://www.seagull-seafarer.org/ It was magical.

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  3. Too funny Holly! That beer pong table is pretty impressive!

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  4. WOW - you guys really went all out.. We set up a couple old nasty card tables and hoped for the best. Oh the ways before kids, dishes, bills and laundry.

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  5. I love this! Reminds me of the couch we removed from a dumpster on Esic for a backyard party way back when. Ah youth....

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  6. Haha!! This post is great. New Erica still loves some beer pong :) Although I don't get to play it but once every year or two.

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  7. Ha I my hubby and his friends still play beer pong. I don' because beer tastes so gross. When was the last time you partook in a good beer pong game?

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  8. Wanna know what old Tots did long before she even became Tots? She drove past some house way out in the country and saw a gorgeous...Gorgeous! Blue Spruce tree in the front yard. She told 2 of her best guy friends that she loved that tree and wanted a real Christmas tree in her parents living room this year. Guys said, "Sure lets go after work!" The last movie let out around midnight (yes I worked at a cinema) and we all got into my car (1994 Neon) drove out to the site of the most beautiful tree and I parked IN THEIR DRIVEWAY about 10 yards past the house (they owned tons of land). The boys ran to their FRONT YARD! with a hand saw and chopped off the top 8 feet of the tree. About 20 minutes later I hear the rustling of tree being dragged on gravel and the plop plop of feet running. I got out of the car and helped them strap the tree to the roof of my car.

    Tightly secured I took the boys back to their car and drove home. I proudly showed mom the tree that a friend of mine had given me. You see, this friend's father owned a Christmas Tree Farm and said if we cut it down he'd let me have any tree I wanted.

    A few weeks later I drove by the house and saw the half tree.

    Is it wrong that I still laugh when I think of this?

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  9. I drink good old fruity girl drinks. I love captain morgan and orange juice.

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  10. This is amazing. Though I am also out of my old "party girl" stage... what's not to love about a "LOST" beer pong table! HAHA! What is it about college and LOST? I can honestly say I was a fanatic! This would have fit right in!

    Lisa

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  11. I found your blog a few days ago and feel like you're my long lost friend!
    My husband would be thoroughly impressed. He's still proud of his folding beer pong table he made 3 or 4 summers ago. It's just plywood w/ collapsing legs & a piano hinge (he went all out and ordered special legs) but it gets the job done. Too bad it hasn't been used in over a year.

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