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Life on the Island

Ive got a few stories to update y'all on. Enjoy:

A few nights ago I got up to use the bathroom and ice my no-see-um bites. The cats came in to give me company and then the little lady kitty had her eyes on something in the shower. I follow her gaze to see a HUGE cockroach. I nock the cockroach down, Im not killing it, Ill leave that job to the cats. I probably watched them bat around this cockroach for 5 minutes before lady crunched it in her mouth and carried it away. I knew it wasn't dead yet, but the cats had it under control...

Wednesday was ladies night again. Ambers dude, Darren made it back on island after being away for 5 months so we decided we needed to celebrate. So, Ty, Amber, Darren and I went into Red Hook. We had a nice evening dancing and talking. Then it was time to take the dingy back. Darren was manning the front, Amber was driving. It was super windy so on our way over and we were getting splashed by the huge waves. We made it to the dock right as Ambers motor died. Darren had gotten a hold of the dock but because of the strong wind and huge waves, the boat started to drift away. The boy was determined not to let go and before anyone could say "just let go", Darren was planking over the ocean, feet hooked on the boat and hands clasped onto the dock. I wanted to help him by grabbing his belt and pulling him back up but I was laughing so hard I couldn't help out in any way. A second later, Darren was up again still attached to the dock. We all thought for sure he was going swimming. And we all were laughing so hard that we couldn't talk as Ty and I climbed up on the dock and started walking away. Three days later, I still laugh out loud when I picture Darren planking over the water...

The next three weeks Ty, Amber and I play tour guides as we have friends and family visiting. So we have been getting ready for everyone's arrival.  Its exciting to have so many people visit but at the same time, its hard to plan for everyone when they come back-to-back. Shout out to my girl Dana for coming! Amber and I can't wait for you to get here! Also, Jake is coming in April!!!!! I cannot wait for that boy to get here so we can troll each other, listen to indie music and have weird adventures :D

Well, until next time.

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